2024 AFLW Season Preview: Western Bulldogs
FOR the Western Bulldogs, things are only getting better with new talent and a refreshed list this season. Tam Hyett will hope that the young pups will grow together and create some synergy this season. TEAM LIST #1 Elizabeth Snell #2 Ellie Blackburn #3 Isabella Grant #4 Isabelle Pritchard #5 Elaine Grigg #6 Maggie Gorham […]
Season 8 AFLW preview: Western Bulldogs
THE Western Bulldogs broke through a barrier last season, returning to the finals for the first time since winning their Season 2 flag. However, their finals return was short lived as they went down in heartbreaking fashion to Collingwood. But with a strong list retention and another preseason under the belt of those on the […]
Preview | AFLW – Round 3: Undefeated sides to clash
A COUPLE of massive clashes between undefeated sides, and must-win games for others provide a huge Round 3 of AFL Women’s this weekend. Kicking off with a big Friday night clash between Western Bulldogs and Fremantle, we take a look at the nine games and some of the key talking points ahead of the round.
AFLW Season 7 Player Focus: Kirsty Lamb (WB)
DESPITE her reliability and consistency week in and week out, Bulldog Kirsty Lamb often does not get mentioned when her side gets discussed in the media. On the weekend against Port Adelaide, Lamb had another stellar game, and this Player Focus is going to hone in on that performance. Kirsty Lamb stats vs Port Adelaide […]
Season 7 AFLW: Round 2 Talking Points – Surprises galore
SATURDAY’S action in the AFL Women’s saw quite the variety of results. In the early game Adelaide fought back to pinch the win off Richmond, while in the afternoon Geelong made a statement with an upset win over Fremantle, and the Western Bulldogs spoiled Port Adelaide’s debut home game at Alberton by beating the Power. […]
“Walking wounded” Dogs overpower Port
OVERCOMING a serious injury to Britney Gutknecht and described as the “walking wounded” by coach Nathan Burke, the Western Bulldogs remained undefeated in their AFL Women’s Season 7 campaign from the first two rounds. Despite inaccuracy threatening to derail their hopes, the Bulldogs did enough to secured the 3.10 (28) to 1.3 (9) victory over […]
AFLW practice match wraps: Clubs have final preseason hitouts
ALL 18 AFL Women’s clubs had one last preseason hitout ahead of Season 7 at the end of August. Many of the favourites got up with a number of close games keeping fans interested as players got their first chances in their new colours. St Kilda 2.4 (16) lost to Brisbane 6.6 (42) By Alyce […]
Seagulls, Blues play to thrilling draw as finals race heats up
THIS week’s VFLW match of the round produced only the second draw of the season, this time between Williamstown and Carlton. In windy and congested conditions, it was a contest plagued by inaccuracy as goals proved very hard to come by. The first term was even, with much of the action taking place between the […]
Demons and Bombers set VFLW standard
ANOTHER round of VFL Women’s, another round of the leaders of the competition showing why they are on the top of the table. In this weekend’s match of the round, North Melbourne got their second win in a row, downing Port Melbourne. It was free flowing but low scoring in the opening few minutes, with […]
2022 AFLW early look: Western Bulldogs
IN an early look at the upcoming AFL Women’s 2022 season, Draft Central checks out each of the 14 clubs over the next three weeks ahead of preseason commencing. Wrapping up the series is Western Bulldogs, who finished narrowly outside the top six, four points and percentage behind, but strung four wins together early in […]
