Tigers roar in thrilling WAFLW trequel
IT JUST had to be the underdog. Even though history warned everyone, it was hard to believe that for a third successive season, the second placed team could usurp the impressive minor premiers. But, as it turns out, history continues to repeat and it was Claremont that triumphed over East Fremantle in a wet and […]
Tigers end Falcons flight, set Sharks rematch
FOR the third consecutive season, East Fremantle and Claremont will face off in the WAFL Women’s Grand Final, after the latter ended West Perth’s fairytale season in a 27-point win on Saturday. In front of home fans, the Tigers started strong in the first half, then withstood a challenge from the visitors during the third […]
Sharks seize chance in another epic
ANOTHER chapter was added to the rivalry between East Fremantle and Claremont on the weekend, with the former getting up in a tight contest over the latter to advance through to the 2024 WAFL Women’s Grand Final. The Sharks have won 12 on the trot now since losing in Round 3 to the Tigers, and […]
PREVIEW | 2024 WAFLW Round 16: Saturday evening
A STANDALONE Saturday evening match between second placed Claremont and seventh placed East Perth is next up in our previews for the spread out WAFL Women’s Round 16 of action. The Tigers can secure the double chance with a win, while the Royals can spoil the party if they get up.
Clubs to Watch in 2024: Claremont Tigers
IN a new series over the course of January, Rookie Me Central takes a look at some of the clubs across the nation that could be worth watching for a combination of AFL and AFLW Draft prospects, as well as being ultra-competitive or a title contender in their respective competitions. Next up in our series […]
2023 AFLW Draft State-by-State analysis: Western Australia
WESTERN Australia has two sides looking to climb up the AFL Women’s ladder in 2024, with West Coast holding Pick 2 after another lowly finish, while Fremantle showed some promising signs on the rebound after a injury-stricken Season 7, but fell short of finals action. We take a look at the players that those two […]
Sharks Zip to WAFLW flag
EAST Fremantle is the toast of the town after the Sharks successfully sought revenge on Claremont 12 months after the Tigers toppled them in the 2022 WAFLW Grand Final, to win the 2023 edition by 12 points. Despite it being a neck-and-neck contest all game, a fourth quarter goal to the Sharks sealed the deal, […]
Preview | WAFLW Grand Final: Claremont vs. East Fremantle
TWELVE months ago, Claremont caused a boilover in the WAFL Women’s Grand Final, defeating a previously undefeated East Fremantle to snatch the 2022 premiership. Having lost a stack of players mid-season to injury and the AFLW Draft, coach Jack Schwarze and his players found a way to hunt and win against the odds. Fast forward […]
Preview | WAFLW Semi-Finals: Top four teams remain
ONLY one of the four teams can ultimately lift aloft the 2023 WAFL Women’s premiership cup, with today’s semi-finals to knock out the first competitor, and send another to the grand final. Claremont will be gunning for back-to-back flags and a spot in the big dance when it takes on South Fremantle in the major […]
2023 WAFLW Team of the Week: Round 13/14
A SPLIT round in the WAFL Women’s over the past fortnight ensured each team had a bye while maintaining plenty of football for West Australian fans to watch. In a different looking Rookie Me Central WAFL Women’s Team of the Week, it was based around both weekends to ensure each of the teams had a […]
