2020 AFL Women’s team preview: Western Bulldogs
AFTER a quiet 2019 AFL Women’s season saw the Western Bulldogs finish at the bottom of Conference A, they are sure to switch on in season 2020 with a clean slate but plenty of player turnover to contend with. Losing key cogs in Katie Brennan and Monique Conti to expansion club, Richmond threw a spanner […]
2020 AFL Women’s team preview: Richmond
ONE of four expansion teams joining the AFL Women’s competition in 2020, Richmond are set to burst onto the scene, having built a strong side with plenty of key players among the playing group. With a good mix of experience and young talent, the Tigers will want to impress from the get-gov to prove they […]
2019/20 AFLW off-season review: Richmond
THE Richmond Tigers are one of the four expansion teams set to join the AFLW in 2020 and will be looking to make a splash after recruiting some key players who they can build an exciting framework around for years to come. They boast a mix of experience and youth but most importantly have that […]
Fresh and familiar faces to build Bulldogs’ future
HOLDING four top ten picks – including the first – heading into Tuesday’s AFL Women’s Draft, much of the pre-draft chat surrounded how the Western Bulldogs would use their high-end selections. They lost superstars Katie Brennan and Monique Conti to league newcomer Richmond after ending their premiership defence with just two wins and at the […]
Pearce takes home Lambert-Pearce Medal
DAREBIN Falcons’ ruck Lauren Pearce has claimed the 2019 Lambert-Pearce Medal for the Swisse Wellness VFL Women’s best and fairest player at the competition’s awards night last night. The 26-year-old had a stellar season despite her side being unable to register many wins. The Melbourne AFLW-listed player became the third Darebin player to win the […]
VFLW weekly wrap: Finals Week 1 – Richmond and Geelong out of contention
THE first round of the 2019 VFL Women’s finals series saw some big matchups, with six teams taking the field in the new finals system. While Southern Saints get a second chance to make it through finals despite their loss to Collingwood, close victories from Melbourne Uni and Western Bulldogs sees Geelong and Richmond knocked […]
VFLW preview: Round 14 – Top sides have bye round as battle for top six continues
TOP two of VFL Women’s have byes this week and while a number of sides are scrabbling for a position come finals, neither Collingwood nor Southern Saints need to worry about their position on the ladder with no chance of moving down regardless of this week’s results. A big match will see sixth placed Melbourne […]
VFLW preview: Round 13 – Collingwood look to consolidate good form
ROUND 13 of VFL Women’s will pit a number of close ladder positions against each other, with half the sides taking on close opposition while the other half are more likely to be big blowouts. The final match of the round will ultimately be the biggest in terms of ladder positions with Melbourne Uni hosting […]
VFLW Round 10 preview – Tigers look to bounce back
ROUND 10 of VFL Women’s sees a number of big games and big names return to the fray. With the second half of the season upon us there is plenty on the line with teams fighting to secure a spot in the finals and leave their mark on the competition. CARLTON v. HAWTHORN Round 10 […]
VFLW Round 9 preview: Final match of the round to define the ladder
ROUND 9 officially tips the Victorian Football League Women’s (VFLW) competition into the second half of the season, with a number of big matches this season that could have a big impact on the ladder. Collingwood will look to continue their undefeated streak as they take on Essendon, while a massive match between Western Bulldogs […]
