Results we found for: Melbourne
“Poor” Swans denied by pressure-packed Pies
SYDNEY coach Scott Gowans lamented another slow start, with his Swans side this time unable to dig itself out of the hole like it has the past two weeks. Instead, the visiting side went goalless up until the seven minute mark of the fourth term, and went down by 26 points in what he described […]
Pies’ execution the key to victory: Wright
COLLINGWOOD has been lauded for its pressure in the last few weeks, and after three hard-working performances against unbeaten sides, the Magpies finally got one to crack. At home in front of fans at Victoria Park, the Magpies produced an upset to down the previously unbeaten Sydney, 6.7 (43) to 2.5 (17). In what was […]
PREVIEW | 2025 AFLW: Round 5 – Saturday
COLLINGWOOD has been competitive of late, and will need to find its best again when tackling an unbeaten and impressive Sydney Swans outfit. Sydney heads into the game as strong favourites, though the Pies have hardly rolled over in season 2025, so will make life a little challenging for the red and white. AROUND THE […]
Academy Update: The graduates in line for promotion
WITH the 2025 season quickly drawing to a close, the pieces are close to being set in stone on how club-tied players will impact the draft order. Inevitably, many will be scattered throughout the order in what is being labelled as the most compromised draft in history. We run through where the leading top-age prospects […]
Cats coach “relieved” with breakthrough win
EACH week opposition coaches have indicated Geelong’s form would turn around, and it finally happened in Round 4 of the AFL Women’s season. Staring down the barrel of an 0-4 start despite largely being considered of finals quality, Cats’ coach Dan Lowther said it was “a bit of a relief” to finally break through for […]
Scouting Notes: Claremont keeps Colts flag defence alive
TWO-TIME reigning Colts premiers Claremont have kept their hunt for a third-consecutive flag alive after defeating West Perth in Sunday’s semi final. The Tigers claimed a one-point advantage at half time and kicked nine goals to two thereafter, including six-straight in the final term to win by 44 points. Able to control possession on the […]
2025 Coates Talent League Season Review: Metro Quarter Finalists
AFTER meeting in Wildcard Round, both the Calder Cannons and Oakleigh Chargers were eliminated from the Coates Talent League premiership race over the weekend. Boasting star prospects and plenty of Vic Metro representatives, there were a bunch of positives to come out of either side’s seasons. >> Season Reviews: Country QF | Country WC | […]
Pies able to “compete” but not challenge “unbeatable” Roos
“AT THE moment they’re unbeatable,” were the words uttered by Collingwood coach Sam Wright in reference to the red-hot ladder-leading North Melbourne who disposed of his young side by 45 points on the weekend. The Roos have won the last 16 matches, with their most recent defeat coming in the 2023 AFLW Grand Final. Only […]
“Disappointed” Dal Santo focused on key issues
SINCE producing a huge upset over Adelaide in Round 1, Euro-Yroke (St Kilda) has struggled to produce consistent, four-quarter football, suffering three consecutive losses across the first month of the 2025 AFL Women’s season. The most recent came in the form of a 23-point loss to the Hawks in Cairns where the Saints did not […]
RECAP | Coaches Chat: AFLW Round 4
ROUND 4 of the AFL Women’s competition saw Gold Coast and Geelong grab their first victories of 2025, while Essendon suffered its first defeat, and the Lions pipped the Crows yet again. Here’s what all 18 coaches had to say about their respective matches.
