Weekend wash-up: VFLW – Round 15
HAWTHORN has spoiled the party for the Northern Territory (NT) Thunder in Round 15 of the Victorian Football League (VFL) Women’s, knocking them back to second on the ladder after a 25-point win at TIO Stadium. Collingwood regained top spot on the ladder with a big win over the Southern Saints, while the other top-four […]
Fantastic Five: Memorable moments from the weekend
TALENTED teenagers, thrilling wins and unforgettable moments were the highlights from the weekend in a fantastic round of football. Next year’s draft crop shines While most of the AFL Academy Level One members sat out the games at Ikon Park on Sunday, spectators got a glimpse into the talent of the 2019 National Draft crop […]
Team selection: VFLW – Round 14
AS the home and away season begins to wind up, many teams are starting to settle their weekly changes. However, some vital changes are still being made going into Round 14, particularly in arguably the biggest clash of the weekend, when the two ladder-leaders, Collingwood and the NT Thunder go head to head. All in […]
Thirty-six invited to AFL Women’s Draft Combine
THE next wave of AFL Women’s talent will strut their stuff at Etihad Stadium in October after the 10 AFLW clubs selected the players for the AFL Women’s Draft Combine. Thirty-six players were selected from across Australia, with Victoria unsurprisingly having 22 invited – 12 from Vic Country and 10 from Vic Metro. Western Australia […]
Morrison’s remarkable rise from beginner to national MVP
FOR many that followed the AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships, it would be hard to believe that one of the overall tournament Most Valuable Players (MVPs) and indeed Vic Country’s MVP, had only taken up the sport a couple of years earlier. But for the equally quick and tough Nina Morrison, that is exactly what happened. […]
AFLW U18 Championships reviews: Vic Country
WITH the equal-most All-Australian nominations, Vic Country’s flawless series two AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships was a joy to watch for spectators at the three grounds. There was no shortage of impressive players, with quite a few standing up and making their performances count on the big state. We take a look at some of […]
Fantastic Five: Memorable moments from the weekend
IN the past week, we have seen young guns rewarded for their sensational form, and the power of youth at the AFL level, which made for some memorable moments. Prespakis and Morrison claim joint MVP The Under 18 Womens National Championships wrapped up last Friday with the Victorian sides proving strongest, losing just one game […]
2018 AFLW Under 18 All-Australian squad named
VIC Metro and Vic Country players have combined to make up 24 of the 48 players in the coveted All Australian side. In terms of the TAC Cup Girls sides, the Dandenong Stingrays, Oakleigh Chargers, Greater Western Victoria Rebels, Geelong Falcons and Eastern Ranges each have three representatives in the side, while the Cannons have […]
MVPs named after fantastic AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships
THE AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships saw plenty of draft hopefuls take to three grounds across Queensland to showcase their skills. While many players stood out, only one Most Valuable Player (MVP) could be chosen from each state. Central Allies – Janet Baird A Victorian Football League (VFL) Women’s NT Thunder player, Baird has […]
Scouting notes: AFLW U18 Championships – Friday, July 13
IN an entertaining final day of AFL Women’s Championships football, Vic Metro, Queensland and Vic Country came out on top in their respective matches. Overall, Metro and Country only dropped one match over the tournament’s two series, which is credit to some great team performances. Peter Williams and Julia Montesano travelled down to Bond University to note down the […]
