Young pups shine on big stage
When Alicia Eva departed Collingwood in the AFLW Trade Period, the Pies leapfrogged the Bulldogs, to hold the number one draft pick. That all changed when former Bulldog, Jaimee Lambert requested a trade to Collingwood. The Bulldogs originally had three first-round picks in the 2017 AFLW National Draft, but had to give Collingwood picks three and […]
Team of the Week: AFLW – Round 1
THERE were many highlights across the board in an entertaining opening round of AFLW. Promising debutants and experienced superstars showcased their talent, and we kept our eye on all of them. Each week, we will compile the AFL Draft Central Team of the Week, where the best 22 players of the round get a spot, […]
Scouting notes: AFLW – Round 1
PLENTY of debutants showcased their talent in the first round of AFLW 2.0, while experienced stars continued on their merry way. The AFL Draft Central women’s footy writers watched every game closely, and analysed each player in what was an entertaining first round of AFLW. From our notes, we ranked the top 20 players from […]
AFLW Weekend Wash-up: Round 1
AN entertaining first round of AFLW saw fans pack out suburban grounds as football was back on the menu over the weekend. Carlton claimed victory in a tight, low-scoring affair over Collingwood; Melbourne scraped across the line against GWS in a thriller; Brisbane ran over the top of the reigning premiers, Adelaide; and the Western […]
Young talent on show in AFLW
Julia Montesano & Taylah Melki WITH the second AFLW season kicking off; more hype, talent and excitement surrounds the competition. The marquee players will play their role once again, but this year it is all about showcasing the young talent of the league. This AFLW preview looks at some of the top stars in the […]
