Results we found for: Melbourne
The territory battle: Why is Brisbane better at stoppage clearances than centre clearances?
ONE thing that has been consistent about Brisbane’s season thus far is its dominant wins. The Lions have won their first four matches in convincing circumstances, some by as much as over 10 goals. However, if you delve deeper into the stats, there is an interesting disparity in Brisbane’s game, and it is in the […]
Preview | AFLW Round 5a: Derby opens early start
AN early start to Round 5 of the AFL Women’s – due to the men’s grand final on Saturday – sees six of the nine matches played before the weekend even hits. In a two-part round preview, we will take a look at the first five matches of the round – Thursday and Friday daylight […]
Preview | 2022 AFL U18 National Championships – Vic Country vs. Vic Metro
ONE more match to decide who takes out the 2022 Under 18 National Championships. Vic Country and Vic Metro lock horns to finally draw an end to this year’s national carnival, and the AFL could not have written the script any better. In a marquee, standalone fixture on Thursday afternoon, the undefeated (3-0) sides meet […]
AFLW Player Focus: Meg McDonald (Geelong)
DESPITE her team going down to North Melbourne for their second loss in a row on Friday night, Meg McDonald had a stellar game, and again proved why she is such a general of Geelong’s defence. This Player Focus will specifically look at her efforts on Friday night and why she is such a valuable, […]
Lions ability to withstand Demon heat pleases Starcevich
HE KNEW it was going to be the biggest test of Season 7 thus far, and while he conceded giving Naarm a “head start” was not part of the plan, Brisbane AFLW coach Craig Starcevich was pleased his troops could steady the ship and run out 15-point winners. The Round 4 match at Casey Fields […]
Cooper sees steps forward during Dockers’ draw
IT might not have been the breakthrough win his side needed, but Fremantle AFL Women’s coach Trent Cooper could “definitely” see the progression the Dockers have made over the past fortnight following their draw with Carlton. After narrowly falling to the Western Bulldogs by three points last week, the Dockers lead by 18 points at […]
Coaches Corner: Season 7 Round 3 edition
IN a weekly series at Rookie Me Central, we cast our eyes and ears around the league to gather thoughts from AFL Women’s coaches, and see what they had to say post their respective matches on the weekend. This week it is back down to Melbourne to hear from the two coaches involved in the […]
Carlton draws on “grit, character and spirit”
IT MIGHT have been the same result as the week before, but even in his post-match press conference, Carlton coach Daniel Harford mistakingly called it a “win”. Up to two players and three goals down at different stages of the match against Fremantle over in the west, the Blues were able to rally and fight […]
Bulldogs’ fight “pleasing” for Burke
AFTER a “slog” of a first quarter, the Western Bulldogs managed to get the game back on their terms against Hawthorn, running out 30-point winners, which pleased coach Nathan Burke. The Bulldogs coach said the playing group did not quite adapt to the conditions as they had hoped, but were able to adjust after both […]
Suns bounce back to sink Saints
AFTER a disappointing Round 3 defeat at the hands of Brisbane at The Gabba, Gold Coast Suns were able to turn it around to post a 5.12 (42) to 4.4 (28) win over St Kilda. Suns head coach Cameron Joyce said it was important that the players were able to respond to the heavy defeat […]
