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Dashing defender bringing more than just footy skills to the Falcons
DAREBIN Falcons defender Victoria Blackwood may be well known in footy circles for her skills as a key defender, but down at the Falcons her role is a little bit more expansive than just that. Often known as “Roger’s Mum”, she is the reason the Falcons have a wellbeing officer. And no, Roger is not […]
Scouting Notes: 2024 AFL U16s – Giants Academy vs. Swans Academy
THE SYDNEY Swans Academy opened its 2024 AFL Under 16 National Championships with a 16-point victory over the Giants Academy at Manuka Oval on Saturday. In a see-sawing contest, the Swans kicked 3.3 in three of the four quarters and ran out the better side to win 10.9 (69) to 7.11 (53). Sydney dominated the […]
Cavanagh celebrates and calculates as Gulls make history
WILLIAMSTOWN VFLW coach Liam Cavanagh was a relieved man post-match after his Seagulls side defeated the Western Bulldogs to move one win away from an inaugural Grand Final appearance. “I think it’s a nice piece of history for the girls,” Cavanagh said. “We were talking about it just then. “153 players have pulled on the […]
Roos bounce Bombers to set up date with Seagulls
NORTH Melbourne has had a VFL Women’s finals debut to remember, thrashing Essendon by 63 points to move within one win of a spot in the Grand Final. The Kangaroos were a class above the Bombers all afternoon, with Essendon likely to rue a number of missed opportunities. Despite the result, Essendon achieved the ideal […]
Persistent Port keep premiership defence alive
PORT Melbourne’s VFL Women’s premiership defence is alive for at least one more week after they defeated Box Hill by three goals in yesterday’s elimination final. It was a hard fought battle played in tricky conditions out at Box Hill City Oval, but it ultimately came down to who made more of their chances while […]
PREVIEW | VFLW Elimination Final 2 2024
MATCH two of week one of the 2024 VFLW finals is just as life or death as yesterday’s first match. It is all on the line today for North Melbourne and Essendon – win, and their season lives at least one more week. Lose, and it is all over for 2024. ELIMINATION FINAL TWO North […]
PREVIEW | VFLW Elimination Final 1 2024
TODAY begins the most exciting time on the VFLW calendar – finals. There is only one match on today’s agenda, but it is all to play for as the Box Hill Hawks host Port Melbourne. Win, and you fight to live at least one more week. Lose, and your season is done. ELIMINATION FINAL ONE […]
2024 AFLW U18s team analysis: Allies
HOSTING the first game of the 2024 AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships at Blacktown tomorrow, the Allies will look to start off on the right foot against Vic Metro. They have the toughest draw of any side, having to play not just Metro, but also South Australia and Queensland too, who could arguably be the […]
Scouting Notes: 2024 VFLW – Round 14
ROUND 14 of the VFLW gave half the competition one last chance to show off their true qualities as their seasons came to and end. We took note of some of the top performers across the weekend’s matches with notes being the opinion of the individual author. Collingwood 1.1 (7) lost to Williamstown 2.5 (17) […]
EXPLAINED | VFLW Finals Structure
IT is that time of the year again – the VFLW Finals are upon us. Williamstown, the Western Bulldogs, Box Hill, North Melbourne, Essendon and Port Melbourne are about to battle it out for the 2024 VFLW Premiership, which will be awarded in a month’s time at ETU Stadium. The VFLW uses a finals series […]
