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Crunching the numbers: AFLW – Round 6
THE completion of the penultimate round of the season sees five teams statistically in contention to qualify for the grand final. The Crows have a shot at going back-to-back after a four-point win over Fremantle on Friday night. On Saturday, the Pies put a major dent in Brisbane’s campaign, while the Giants’ win over the […]
NSW/ACT weekly wrap: Community forums; school girls’ grand final
A CROSS-state ride to raise awareness for mental health issues, the conclusion of an inaugural school girls’ competition, and the NEAFL pre-season kicking off, were the key news items for NSW/ACT this week. Independent Girls Schools Grand Final After a successful inaugural competition, the Sydney Independent Girls Schools held its grand final day over the […]
Tasmania weekly wrap: Blues overrun Hawks; TSL season launched
SPECTATORS saw Carlton claim an impressive win against Hawthorn in the JLT Community Series, while the TSL season was officially launched amid calls for a public figure in Tasmanian football this week. Attacking Blues outgun Hawks at UTAS Stadium In the state’s second and final JLT Community Series Game, Carlton produced a stirring second-half comeback […]
Team Selection: AFLW – Round 7
With one round left of the home and away season and five clubs in contention for the flag, selecting strong sides is a must if any team hopes to secure a grand final spot. Ladder leaders the Western Bulldogs are in particularly good stead for their round seven match with the anticipated return of captain, […]
Team of the Week: AFLW – Round 6
AFTER comfortably defeating the Western Bulldogs by 18 points, the GWS Giants have dominated the Team of the Week. The Giants have five representatives in the team, highlighted by consistent ruck, Erin McKinnon and captain, Amanda Farrugia. The Crows were the next best outfit in the Team of the Week, with four players making the […]
Queensland weekly wrap: Suns claim Q-Clash; QFL preseason kick-starts
THIS week in Queensland football saw the commencement of the Alpha Sport Preseason Cup, with teams from each pool competing in their first competitive run-around for the year. AFL Queensland finalised their elite umpiring academy squad, while the AFLW Lions were upset by Collingwood, and the Gold Coast Suns claimed preseason Q-Clash bragging rights in […]
Scouting notes: AFLW – Round 6
ROUND six has left us doing the maths for many teams who have the possibility to make finals. Adelaide continued its late resurgence, as did the Dees, while the Lions lost control of their own destiny when they went down to the Pies. The Western Bulldogs also stumbled against the Giants, thanks to another wonderful […]
Fantastic Five: Memorable moments from the weekend
THERE was no TAC Cup or TAC Cup Girls football on the weekend, but the AFLW and JLT Community Series played out their penultimate and final rounds respectively. Here are five moments which made the weekend memorable. Jack Watts’ six goals against Adelaide There are few players in the AFL who have come under as […]
Weekend Wash-Up: AFLW – Round 6
AFTER the conclusion of round six, the fight for a spot in the grand final is tight, as many teams vie for a top two position. The round was filled with huge upsets with both the Brisbane Lions and Western Bulldogs going down in big clashes. The Crows on the other hand moved their way […]
AFLW Previews: Round 6
ROUND six sees plenty of debutants pull on an AFLW jumper for the first time. Former Hockeyroo, Georgie Parker and Magpies netballer, Ash Brazill will both suit up for the Pies, while former Bendigo Pioneer, Tiahna Cochrane will make her first appearance for Carlton. There will be a lot of youth running around this weekend, as the sides continue to fight […]
