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Franklin’s “crazy” and “rushed” journey helps fast-track development
THREE years ago, Amy Franklin did not even realise that there was a women’s football club in her area. Had it not been for the chance suggestion from a classmate that Franklin join her local club, then the AFL Women’s National Academy member and State Academy representative might not have ever taken up the code. […]
Competitive Doyle embraces “amazing opportunity”
SYDNEY Swans Academy captain Jess Doyle did not take on the responsibility of leading the side out in its inaugural game in the NAB League Girls competition lightly, describing it as an “amazing opportunity”. The teenager was one of the talented teenagers who made history on the day by not only competing in the match, […]
2021 NAB League Girls team review: Tasmania Devils
NEXT up in our NAB League Girls team review series are the Tasmania Devils, the biggest improvers from the 2020 season to the 2021 edition. We recap the Devils’ season, and take a look at some of the top performers across those various age groups. Wins: 6 Losses: 2 Position: 3rd (1st Country) SEASON SUMMARY: […]
Stat Leaders: 2021 VFL – Round 6
THE 2021 Victorian Football League (VFL) season rolled on into its sixth round over the weekend, with 10 fixtures spread from Thursday night to Sunday afternoon, as two sides enjoyed byes. There were a number of outstanding individual performances among the Round 6 action, as AFL-listed talent and state league guns alike topped a range […]
Stat leaders: 2021 VFL Women’s – Round 12
THE 12th round of the Victorian Football League (VFL) Women’s concluded over the weekend. In the mix of impressive performances in this round was a young-gun who continued her dominance in handballing. Round 12 saw Carlton’s Abbie McKay lead in disposals with 27. When it came to kicks, star player Jaimee Lambert was at the […]
Scouting Notes: 2021 NAB League Boys – Round 4
THE 2021 NAB League season resumed over the weekend after a month-long hiatus, with a handful of Northern Academies entering the fray and making for a bumper nine-game weekend. It meant budding AFL Draft prospects from around the nation were on full show, with some staking their claims for mid-season draft honours. Check out the […]
The Graduates: 2021 VFLW – Round 12
A HEAP of young prospects continue to filter through the Victorian Football League (VFL) Women’s competition, with the revamped structure allowing Under 18 and 19 NAB League players to align with state league sides as both seasons run concurrently. As the NAB League season has now drawn to an end, Round 11 saw plenty more […]
Top Performers – AFLW U19 Championships: Vic Country vs. Queensland
WELCOMING Queensland into the 2021 AFL Women’s Under 19 Championships, the country’s most northern competitor on the eastern seaboard took on the undefeated Vic Country at Port Melbourne on the weekend. Whilst Country came away with the big nine-goal win, we took a look at number of the performers who impressed on the day. VIC […]
2021 VFLW Round 12 wrap: Finals picture still unclear after upsets
AS it draws closer to the end, Round 12 of the Victorian Football League (VFL) Women’s saw some important wins from North Melbourne, Port Melbourne, Carlton, Collingwood, Hawthorn and Western Bulldogs. ESSENDON 1.3 | 2.5 | 3.6 | 3.7 (25) NORTH MELBOURNE 0.2 | 1.2 | 3.4 | 4.5 (29) For fifth placed Essendon, their […]
2021 NAB League Girls team review: Dandenong Stingrays
NEXT up in our NAB League Girls team review series are the Dandenong Stingrays, the second-ranked Country region which boasts plenty of talent across the draft eligible, and future age groups. We recap the Stingrays’ season, and take a look at some of the top performers across those various age groups. Wins: 5 Losses: 3 Position: 4th […]