AFLW Season 7: Round 5 Talking Points – Action packed day of history
YESTERDAY’s action in the AFLW saw an action packed day full of history for some and intention setting for others. North Melbourne knocked off the previously undefeated Bulldogs, while Collingwood notched up a win over the Bombers. Hawthorn created history with its first ever win downing the Swans, while Melbourne bounced back to its best […]
Preview | AFLW Round 5b: Second half of monster weekend
THE second half of another monster weekend of AFL Women’s action sees four more fascinating match ups for Round 5. As we hit the halfway point of the home and away portion of the season, the fixtures may ultimately give fans a good indication of where teams sit.
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 […]
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 […]
AFLW Season 7: Round 4 Talking Points – History made amid upsets
YESTERDAY’s action in the AFLW saw history made and favouritism rendered meaningless. West Coast got their second win of the season after defeating GWS while Gold Coast bounced back from last week’s shocker with a win over St Kilda and Port Adelaide made history recording their first win after defeating the Swans. Carlton played out […]
Preview | AFLW – Round 4: Huge Sunday of action planned
SIX different matches over two days, six different states. That is what is on offer for AFL Women’s fans in Round 4 of Season 7 this weekend, and that is only Friday-Saturday. A couple of massive matches with premiership-contending sides, the Dreamtime rivals and all to play for on a fascinating Sunday round out the […]
Potential Best 21s – AFLW Season 7: Adelaide, Brisbane, Carlton
LATER this month the AFL Women’s Season 7 will kick off and there is plenty to get excited about. While preseasons are underway and coaches are trying to work out a Round 1 lineup, we delved into what each of the sides could look like next season. Over a six-part series, we will examine three […]
AFLW Sunday Talking Points: Round 8
A BUMPER four-game Sunday of AFL Women’s action saw a couple of top six sides flex their muscle, and those just outside the finals running drop crucial points. We run through some of the key talking points to come out of all four fixtures, including some outstanding individual performances. By: Alyce Collett After so many […]
AFLW Saturday Talking Points: Pies tame Saints, Blues win Prespakis Cup
DESPITE there being only two AFL Women’s games on Saturday, there was plenty to like from both matches, with Collingwood too good for St Kilda whilst Carlton won the ‘Prespakis Cup’ over Geelong. By: Elly Kirlis In a masterclass performance from start to finish, Collingwood continued it’s In a dominant start to the season with […]
COVID-19 chaos and injuries cannot stop AFLW Round 2 action
TONIGHT sees the start of Round 2 of the AFL Women’s season, and this round’s fixture is a clear demonstration that COVID-19 is ever-present. With Covid wrecking havoc at several clubs, the fixture has had to be changed around a bit. Geelong is now playing Carlton and the Bulldogs and Lions will play each other […]
