Crows continue undefeated streak over Bulldogs
FOLLOWING a competitive and fast tempo first half from both sides, the Adelaide Crows showed their class in the second half to defeat Western Bulldogs by 42 points at Norwood Oval, continuing their undefeated winning streak in the AFL Women’s. Despite both teams losing key players to serious injuries in the first half, both teams […]
Season 8 AFLW preview: Western Bulldogs
THE Western Bulldogs broke through a barrier last season, returning to the finals for the first time since winning their Season 2 flag. However, their finals return was short lived as they went down in heartbreaking fashion to Collingwood. But with a strong list retention and another preseason under the belt of those on the […]
Season 7 AFLW preview: Western Bulldogs
SEASON 6 was certainly a frustrating one for the Western Bulldogs. Covid outbreaks were a huge issue at the club and it hampered their season. They did almost make finals, and certainly may have if the Covid outbreaks had not happened, but ultimately they fell short. However, expansion was not too kind too the Bulldogs, […]
Bulldogs not dwelling on the past in quest for glory
COVID was not the friend of the Western Bulldogs in AFLW Season 6, causing a number of disruptions to their campaign. But despite what might have been if those disruptions had not happened, Bulldogs’ assistant coach Melissa Hickey is certainly not dwelling on the past. “I guess you can only really play with the cards […]
Potential Best 21s – AFLW Season 7: Sydney, West Coast, Western Bulldogs
LATER this month the AFL Women’s Season 7 will kick off and there is plenty to get excited about. While preseasons are underway and coaches are trying to work out a Round 1 lineup, we delved into what each of the sides could look like next season. Over a six-part series, we will examine three […]
2022 AFLW 10 under 10 to watch: Laura Gardiner
IN a unique series for the lead-up to the 2022 AFL Women’s Season 7, Rookie Me Central will look at 10 players to watch this year who have played under 10 games. Whilst it would be easy to pick those who finished high in last year’s Rising Star, or top picks this year, we have […]
2022 AFLW Draft team review: Western Bulldogs
AFTER losing a number of players to other AFL Women’s sides, the Western Bulldogs added four new faces through the 2022 AFL Women’s Draft to add to those couple of experienced players through the Trade Period. The Western Bulldogs welcomed talented youngsters Millie Brown (Geelong) and Daisy Bateman (North Melbourne) for either end of the […]
2022 AFLW Draft preview: Western Bulldogs
HAVING lost half of its best forwards during the off-season, Western Bulldogs will be on the lookout for some extra firepower in the upcoming 2022 AFL Women’s Draft. The Bulldogs had a tough off-season losing some of their most damaging players, including a former number one selection. Those losses were off-set by bringing in a […]
2022 AFLW Draft preview: Geelong
AFTER another bottom three finish, Geelong has brought in some fresh faces to rejuvenate its list ahead of the 2022 AFL Women’s Draft. The Cats lost a couple of key talents that had been viewed as a long-term prospects after coming through the Geelong Falcons pathway, but have also brought in some key players to […]
The Sun shines on Alberton as a Bulldog makes a Giant move
THE sixth day of the 2022 AFLW Trade and Re-Signing Period was a sunny one for Port, as they continued to add to their inaugural list ahead of their inaugural season later this year. Although there has been much talk of this trade for several days, but finally Kate Surman, Jacqui Yorston, Brittany Perry and Cheyenne […]
