Hawks tough it out in “resilient” win over Dockers
INCREDIBLY blustery conditions in Frankston are nothing new to Hawthorn coach Daniel Webster and his side, and they drew on that experience when the brown and gold overcame a determined Fremantle by 15 points last night. The victory made it three on the trot and moved the top four Hawks to 7-1 on the season […]
PREVIEW | 2025 AFLW: Round 8 – Thursday
A THURSDAY night clash down in Frankston pits the impressive Hawks up against the up-and-down Dockers in what could be a ripping contest. We preview the clash between Hawthorn and Fremantle tonight.
ANALYSIS | Tiger troubles put down to “moments”
IF YOU had done a poll at the start of the season to see which AFL Women’s team would be winless at the halfway mark, very few – if any – would have nominated Richmond. But, that is exactly how the ladder looks for the yellow and black, anchored to the bottom with an 0-6 […]
Derby Dockers give Eagles the heave ho
AFTER hitting a “rough patch” the past three weeks, Fremantle coach Lisa Webb could not have been prouder of how her players stood up to continue the Dockers’ AFL Women’s dominance over West Coast. Yet to suffer a defeat to their blue and gold cross-state rivals, the Dockers came in off the back of three […]
PREVIEW | 2025 AFLW: Round 1
AFTER a couple of big wins on Thursday night, the remaining AFL Women’s first round takes place starting tonight in Sydney. We focus on the massive contest between Geelong and North Melbourne tomorrow, with both sides boasting stacked midfields. AROUND THE GROUNDS Friday night football kicks off at North Sydney Oval from 6:15pm, with the […]
2025 AFLW Team Preview: Fremantle
PRODUCING a strong bounce-back season in 2024, Fremantle showed plenty of potential for the future, unearthing a number of talented stars who stepped up in the absences of key players such as Kiara Bowers. LAST SEASON IN A NUTSHELL Position: 5th (lost in semi-final)Wins: 8Losses: 3 B&F: Mim StromLeading Goalkicker: Aisling McCarthy (8 goals) OFF-SEASON MOVES Ins: […]
2024 AFLW Season reviews: Top 6
ANOTHER season of the AFL Women’s competition is in the books, and with just four days between the grand final and the start of the Trade Period, we will quickly recap how each of the sides performed throughout the season. In the second of three articles, we review the middle six sides, what went right, […]
2024 AFLW Season Preview: Fremantle
ON paper, 2023 was not much better than Season 7 for Fremantle, with those in purple recording only half a win more than they did in 2023 than they did the previous season. But, like seasons prior, injuries were again a big issue for Fremantle, with most of their biggest names missing at least one […]
Haines hoping to follow in father’s footsteps
POTENTIAL Fremantle father-daughter prospect Jorja Haines would love to don the purple at AFL Women’s level, but is keeping her options open this year to give herself “the best chance” at reaching the elite level. The Peel Thunder top-ager boasts some nice explosive traits and footy skills to go with her natural footballing abilities, and […]
From cygnets to signalling their arrival: Swans claim finals place
AN ever-threatening Swans outfit broke the shackles of the Dockers late to herald a coda for an astounding 2023 turnaround after season seven’s win-less campaign. The victory shook down a cathartic thunder and sets up a tantalising first finals berth against the Suns. To the credit of the 13th-placed purple team, despite being well shot […]
