Stinear praises group contribution in semi success
WHILE the immediate focus post-game for the Dees after their 11-point semi-final win over Adelaide was on the performance of skipper Kate Hore (26 disposals, seven marks and three goals), coach Mick Stinear said it was a true team effort despite her herculean outing. “She said before the game ‘there’s no way we’re losing this’ […]
2025 AFLW Finals preview: Melbourne vs. Adelaide
MELBOURNE will have the opportunity to face North Melbourne for the first time in season 2025 if the wounded Dees can get over the top of Adelaide this weekend. In coach Mick Stinear‘s 100th AFLW game, the Demons will face off against the Crows who have peaked at the right time of year. IN A […]
2025 AFLW Finals preview: Melbourne vs. Brisbane
A BLOCKBUSTER second qualifying final awaits tomorrow with two of the more successful sides in AFL Women’s history going head-to-head. Considered the two threats to North Melbourne’s flag hopes, the winner will gain a substantial advantage by avoiding the Kangaroos prior to the grand final, while the loser is put on a crash course with […]
Heaven to Hell: Demons crush Saints
A WEEK after toppling premiership contenders Adelaide, St Kilda was sent a stark reality check against another genuine title threat in Melbourne, with the Dees dominating the pair’s AFL Women’s Round 2 clash. Back at home at Casey Fields, the Demons put the foot down after a tight first term to pile on 11 goals […]
PREVIEW | 2025 AFLW: Round 2 – Saturday
A MASSIVE day of action on Saturday for Round 2 of the AFL Women’s with all eyes on Casey Fields where Melbourne plays host to St Kilda in the afternoon. Both sides were ultra impressive in their Round 1 wins over Western Bulldogs and Adelaide, and will gain a significant advantage with a victory here. […]
Second half Dee-light for Melbourne
AFTER a spirited first half by a rebuilding opposition, premiership contender Melbourne flexed its muscles to put away the Western Bulldogs by eight goals at Whitten Oval on Saturday night. Most people attending would have expected the more experienced Demons outfit – still missing a number of key players – to be too strong for […]
2025 AFLW Team Preview: Melbourne
AFTER a ‘down’ year by Melbourne’s lofty standards, one of the best sides in AFLW history grabbed a top three player for the second year in a row and now has the future core that will see the Demons rise back up the ladder in the near future. LAST SEASON IN A NUTSHELL Position: 9thWins: […]
Hore hoists yet another Daisy Pearce Trophy
AS the AFL Women’s season starts to wind down, clubs are starting to award their club best and fairest awards, recognising the stars of the season. In this new series from Rookie Me Central, we take a look at the seasons of these club champions and what led them to have such stellar seasons. Next […]
2024 AFLW Week 9 Preview: Thursday
TONIGHT’S action in the AFLW could be season defining, as top two and top eight aspirations go on the line in the far north.
2024 AFLW Week 7 Preview: Wednesday
TONIGHT’s AFLW action comes from the city of churches, and is between a pair of perennial contenders having vastly different seasons.
