Fantastic Five: Memorable moments from the weekend
A PREMIERSHIP, forgotten hero and a young star shining bright were among the most memorable moments from the weekend. Here are five moments which are likely to be remembered from the football on and off the field, from the last few days. Western Bulldogs claim AFLW flag For a life-long lasting memory, it is hard […]
Weekend Wash-up: AFLW – Grand Final
WITH a premiership on the line, both teams brought their A-game on Saturday. The players went hard for the footy and had to contend with the miserable Melbourne conditions, but it was the Western Bulldogs that prevailed to win their first AFLW premiership against the Brisbane Lions. Western Bulldogs 4.3 (27) defeated Brisbane 3.3 (21) […]
AFLW Team Selection: Grand Final
WITH the grand final less than 24 hours away, Bulldogs captain Katie Brennan attempted legal disputes failed and she will miss the 2018 AFLW Grand Final. In round seven Brennan was handed a one match suspension for her sling tackle against Melbourne’s Harriet Cordner. The incident was graded as careless with low impact to the head. Though […]
Scouting notes: AFLW – Round 7
ROUND seven determined the fortunate grand finalists who will battle it out at Ikon Park on Saturday. The Bulldogs controlled their own destiny at VU Whitten Oval, when they secured a thrilling two-point win over Melbourne. The Brisbane players on the other hand were nervously watching the Pies face the Crows, praying for the first […]
Weekend Wash-up: AFLW – Round 7
AFTER a huge round with five teams fighting for a position in the grand final, the Western Bulldogs and Brisbane Lions secured their spot. In a tight tussle with highly contested matches throughout the round it all came down to the contest between Collingwood and Adelaide. With the Crows losing to a dominant Magpies outfit, […]
AFLW Previews: Round 7
AS we head into the final round of the home and away season, there is still plenty of jostling to be done for positions. Top spot is up for grabs in the game between Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs on Saturday night, with the winner through to the grand final and the loser having to […]
Scouting notes: AFLW – Round 6
ROUND six has left us doing the maths for many teams who have the possibility to make finals. Adelaide continued its late resurgence, as did the Dees, while the Lions lost control of their own destiny when they went down to the Pies. The Western Bulldogs also stumbled against the Giants, thanks to another wonderful […]
Weekend Wash-Up: AFLW – Round 6
AFTER the conclusion of round six, the fight for a spot in the grand final is tight, as many teams vie for a top two position. The round was filled with huge upsets with both the Brisbane Lions and Western Bulldogs going down in big clashes. The Crows on the other hand moved their way […]
Team of the Week: AFLW – Round 5
ROUND five was the round of high-possession games. The impressive Melbourne trio of Daisy Pearce, Karen Paxman and Elise O’Dea combined for 72 disposals, while Brisbane’s Kate Lutkins had her fair share of the ball with 26 possessions out of the backline. At Moe, Western Bulldogs star midfielder, Ellie Blackburn was able to gather 17 […]
Scouting notes: AFLW – Round 5
ROUND five’s matches made it even harder to predict who the 2018 AFLW premiers will be. The Crows got their season back on track with a huge win against Carlton, thanks to Ruth Wallace’s magic in the forward line. Despite Sabrina Frederick-Traub’s three goals, Brisbane suffered a loss against the Dees, who fought back after […]