Brisbane’s belief boost from Crows cull
BRISBANE Lions AFL Women’s coach Craig Starcevich has his team humming at the right time of the year, moving to a 7-1 record in Season 7 following a 22-point win over reigning premiers Adelaide. The Crows lead by three points at quarter time, but the Lions dominated the second term to boot 4.1 without conceding […]
AFLW Season 7: Round 8 Talking Points – Lions and Tigers oh my!
BRISBANE reestablished itself as the team to beat in the 2022 AFL Women’s season, with an eye-opening 22-point win over Adelaide at Metricon Stadium in a top of the table clash on Friday night. Meanwhile down in Victoria, Carlton looked on the verge of an upset against finals-bound Richmond, only for the Tigers to roar […]
Lions’ desperation key to Bombers win
BRISBANE coach Craig Starcevich was thrilled his side could get back on the winner’s list with a big victory over Essendon in challenging conditions on Sunday. The top of the table Lions lost their first game of the season to Richmond in Round 5, but blew the Bombers away early to lead 42-0 until late […]
The territory battle: Why is Brisbane better at stoppage clearances than centre clearances?
ONE thing that has been consistent about Brisbane’s season thus far is its dominant wins. The Lions have won their first four matches in convincing circumstances, some by as much as over 10 goals. However, if you delve deeper into the stats, there is an interesting disparity in Brisbane’s game, and it is in the […]
AFLW Season 7 Player Focus: Jesse Wardlaw (Brisbane)
LAST weekend saw Brisbane absolutely dismantle Gold Coast in the annual QClash, and one starring part of that Brisbane side was Jesse Wardlaw. She may not have racked up the disposals, but she really made an impact when she did touch the ball. This player focus takes a specific look at her performance. Jesse Wardlaw […]
AFLW Season 7: Round 2 Talking Points – Established sides flex muscles
SUNDAY’S action in Round 2 of Season 7 saw five entertaining matches, but a common thread. Every side that won yesterday – Carlton, Collingwood, Brisbane, St Kilda and Gold Coast – were all more experienced than the opponents they defeated.
Starcevich praises Lions resolve in wake of “devastating” injury
IN THE wake of a suspected serious knee injury to young gun Lily Postlethwaite, Brisbane coach Craig Starcevich has praised the the resolve of his group during the Lions’ 49-point win over Fremantle. Postlethwaite was in her first game back since injuring her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) during the 2021 AFL Women’s season, but innocuously […]
AFLW clubs dust off cobwebs ahead of season
THOUGH the official practice matches kick off next weekend, 16 of the 18 clubs engaged in either unofficial practice matches or match simulations over the past week. We summarised the notes made by clubs across the competition to put it all in one place. ADELAIDE vs PORT ADELAIDE Adelaide and Port Adelaide clashed at Thebarton […]
2022 AFLW Draft team review: Brisbane
EVER a contender in the AFL Women’s, Brisbane enjoyed a strong draft, opting to pick up three of its Academy ‘cubs’ as well as a former Queensland representative and Gold Coast AFLW player. The quartet of picks provide the Lions with some versatility, and especially some midfield depth, whilst also picking up a medium-tall who […]
Mullins relishes opportunities against the best
CONSECUTIVE seasons of representative experience and learning with the Brisbane Lions Academy means Charlotte Mullins has mixed it with the best. With the 2022 AFLW Under 18 National Championships recently concluded, draft hopefuls like Mullins have effectively completed the on-field portion of their junior talent pathway. Though there is a great deal of unknown surrounding […]
