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Women’s footy veteran re-finds her love for the game

NORTH Melbourne forward Emily Paterno is a stalwart of women’s footy who has seen a lot of change in her time in the game. Coming up on her 200th game, which she is due to play next season, she has seen women’s footy gone from a very local, very unknown entity to what we have […]

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 VFL Women’s season to commence

IT is the dawn of a new VFL Women’s season. Tomorrow sees the start of the 2022 VFLW season, and after Covid abruptly ended the 2021 season, everyone involved is no doubt itching to get back out on the park. This weekend sees six enthralling matches for fans to enjoy, and for the first time […]

VFLW 2022 Season Preview – North Melbourne

THE 2022 VFL Women’s season is almost here, so it is time to take a look at each of the competing teams and see where they sit as another season approaches. Today, Rookie Me Central takes a look at North Melbourne, who finished 10th in 2021. Let’s just say 2021 did not quite go to […]

Season reviews: VFLW – Williamstown

DESPITE four wins and 10 losses this season, Williamstown had plenty of players that stood up at various times during the season. With only one win going into Round 14, the Seagulls stormed home for three consecutive victories to end their season on a high.   Position: 11th Win-loss: 4-10 Percentage: 70% Results: Round 1: […]

Scouting notes: VFLW – Round 15

GEELONG has secured its spot in the Victorian Football League (VFL) Women’s finals after a come-from-behind win over Casey. At the other end of the ladder, Essendon and Williamstown battled it out at Windy Hill under three new rule changes. The Seagulls came away with the win, ending their season on a high.   Essendon […]

Weekend wash-up: VFLW – Round 15

HAWTHORN has spoiled the party for the Northern Territory (NT) Thunder in Round 15 of the Victorian Football League (VFL) Women’s, knocking them back to second on the ladder after a 25-point win at TIO Stadium. Collingwood regained top spot on the ladder with a big win over the Southern Saints, while the other top-four […]

Team selection: VFLW – Round 14

AS the home and away season begins to wind up, many teams are starting to settle their weekly changes. However, some vital changes are still being made going into Round 14, particularly in arguably the biggest clash of the weekend, when the two ladder-leaders, Collingwood and the NT Thunder go head to head. All in […]

Weekend wash-up: VFLW – Round 11

LADDER leader, Collingwood was given a big scare by the gallant Blues while Melbourne Uni just scraped over the line in a tight contest at Frankston. The Pies now have the NT Thunder on their heels, after they recorded a handy win over Richmond. The Thunder sit second on the ladder and will be keen […]

Scouting notes: VFLW – Round 10

ROUND 10 saw the Carlton Blues take home their first win since round two, while NT Thunder continues to bounce back convincingly from its two losses. Our writers watched the Blues take on the Seagulls and the Falcons go head-to-head against the Thunder this week, and took notes on some admirable performances.   Darebin vs. […]

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