EJ magic helps Pies survive Saints scare
ADMITTING it was far tighter than he had hoped given the statistical dominance by his side, Collingwood coach Steve Symonds was just pleased to come away with the four points during the Magpies’ two-point win over St Kilda on Saturday. The Magpies had 16 more inside 50s (37-21), 21 more contested possessions and 14 more […]
AFLW Season 7: Round 6 Talking Points – This season just keeps on giving
THERE were some huge results across Round 6 of the AFL Women’s on Saturday, as the top eight sides gained separation on the rest, and just four points separating those teams. GWS bounced back from last week in the perfect way with a win over Carlton, while Geelong resigned the Bulldogs to their second straight […]
Preview | AFLW Round 6: Inaugural Showdown kicks off back half of season
WE are now officially in the back half of the AFLW season, with still so much left to play out this season. Among this weekend’s menu of exciting games is the first ever AFLW Showdown, as Adelaide and Port Adelaide are set to battle it out tonight at Adelaide Oval in one of two games […]
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 […]
Stats Queens: AFLW Season 7 – Round 1
A NEW season of AFLW has begun in earnest over last weekend, so let us take a look at some of the stats leaders from Round 1, and who really turned it on for their teams. Disposals Some of the competition’s most experienced faces led the way on the disposal count front on the weekend. […]
2022 AFLW: Round 1 Talking Points – Magpies maintain ‘Wood over rivals
COLLINGWOOD continued its burial of traditional rival Carlton on Thursday night, defeating the Blues by 18 points in the AFLW season seven opener. After a tight opening term saw either side poised at two-straight goals apiece, the Magpies kept the hosts goalless in terms two and four at Princes Park, to run out relatively comfortable […]
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 […]
2022 AFLW Draft team review: Collingwood
ONE of the teams who have been disadvantaged by the quick turnaround in seasons is Collingwood, with the Magpies minus star midfielders Brianna Davey and Brittany Bonnici for the upcoming Season 7. Collingwood had a number of changes over the off-season, and ended up with three selections in the AFLW Draft, picking up a couple […]
2022 AFLW debut season focus: Round 10
ADELAIDE unveiled the only AFL Women’s debutant in Round 10, blooding a highly touted tall on the eve of finals. We take a look at how those in their debut campaigns performed this past weekend – either first-year players, or those who were yet to make their AFL Women’s debut despite being on a club’s […]
2022 AFLW debut season focus: Round 9
FREMANTLE was sent into a selection frenzy before its Round 9 clash with Melbourne, and it meant the Dockers’ fielded three debutants to bring their season tally to 11. We take a look at how those in their debut campaigns performed this past weekend – either first-year players, or those who were yet to make […]
