2024 AFLW Round 1 Preview: Saturday
THE excitement of the first round of AFLW action continues today with a jam packed schedule of five matches. 1:05pm local timeManuka Oval SIDES GWS FB: Randall, Smith HB: Evans, McCormick, Pease C: Eva, Barr, Brazendale HF: Garnett, Zreika, Huntington FF: Doyle, Goldsworthy FOL: O’Dowd, Beeson, Parker IC: Grierson, Gaffney, Ransom, Srhoj, Pauga EMG: Murphy, […]
Debuts galore from 2023 AFLW Draft
A NEW AFL Women’s season is here, and as always, fans are most excited to see fresh faces filling up the teamsheets to see which new players can make their impact on the big stage. With no shortage of debutants coming into the side, particularly from last year’s AFLW Draft, we take a look at […]
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 […]
Clubs to Watch in 2024: Central District
IN a new series over the course of January, Rookie Me Central takes a look at some of the clubs across the nation that could be worth watching for a combination of AFL and AFLW Draft prospects, as well as being ultra-competitive or a title contender in their respective competitions. Next up in our series […]
New Crow Boileau pumped after surreal early Christmas present
CHRISTMAS does not come much better than achieving your dream, and that was exactly the case for new Adelaide Crows draftee Brooke Boileau. The top-age inside midfielder admitted being selected by the Crows in the second round was the “best ever” Christmas gift, with the South Adelaide talent now joining the likes of idol Anne […]
2023 AFLW Draft review: Western Bulldogs
HOLDING clearly the best haul heading into the 2023 AFL Women’s Draft night, there was little doubt the Bulldogs were going to come out winners. They had four selections within the first 11, and picked up a mature-age ruck who had already been an injury replacement player with them late, Jorja Borg. The top-end quartet […]
2023 AFLW Draft: Talking Points
LAST night the 2023 AFL Women’s Draft took place and there were more than a few huge moments throughout the night. Though the top end went largely as predicted, there were still some bolters and sliders, as well as key themes which we’ll take a look at in this piece. Dogs have the need for […]
2023 AFLW Draft – Pick by Pick
TONIGHT was the AFLW’s big night – the Draft. A total of 53 players had their dreams come true and got drafted tonight. Here is who went where with each pick. Pick 1: Western Bulldogs – Kristie-Lee Weston-Turner (Western Jets – Victoria) Pick 2: West Coast – Jessica Rentsch (GWV Rebels – Victoria) Pick 3: […]
2023 RMC AFLW Phantom Draft and Q&A
TONIGHT the 2023 AFL Women’s Draft will kick off, and there is plenty intrigue about how the picks might fall. As it stands, some is known, but plenty is unknown, and we try to take a look at just what might happen. Given the evolving nature of any draft, one change at the top end […]
2023 AFLW Draft preview: St Kilda
ST KILDA had a season of two halves, starting slowly before a remarkable come-from-behind victory over Collingwood sparked a late season revival. It was not enough to get the Saints into finals, but they came close, and given they had one of the quietest Trade Period’s showed that they are happy with building on their […]
