How inside 50 efficiency really cost the Swans
GEELONG made it two wins from two games to start its AFL Women’s campaign yesterday with a 27-point win over the Sydney Swans. In many ways, Geelong’s success in yesterday’s clash can be pinned on its fast start in the first quarter. The Cats kicked five goals straight to Sydney’s four behinds, to really set […]
Influential inclusion helps Swans create history
LAST weekend’s Sydney Derby produced a very different one to the inaugural one a year ago, with the Swans creating history this time to defeat the Giants and record their first ever win in the AFL Women’s. Things were not looking as good for the Swans at half time though, as the Giants were two […]
Season 8 AFLW preview: Sydney
SEASON 7 was certainly a tough one for the Sydney Swans. It was their inaugural season in the competition, and despite showing some glimpses ultimately came away winless from their debut campaign. However the Swans have picked up some big names in the offseason, so will they help the young Bloods create history in 2023? […]
Surprises and big margins as AFLW preseason wraps up
AFTER a weekend of match simulations across the AFL Women’s, last weekend saw all 18 clubs take to the field in official practice matches. In one of what was perhaps the more surprising results, Sydney defeated Carlton to continue its strong preseason form. A strong start was what really helped the Swans in the end. […]
Women’s Footy Rewind: 2016 AFLW Draft
WITH less women’s footy over the summer months than fans have become used to, we here at Rookie Me Central take you down memory lane and look back at key moments in women’s footy history from the past few years. In today’s inaugural article, we rewind to the very first AFLW Draft, which was held […]
AFLW Rising Star Player Focus: Cynthia Hamilton (Sydney)
IN our new series of Player Focuses, we are taking a specific look at one of the Rising Star nominees each week, and their nominee worthy performances. This week’s focus is on young Swan Cynthia Hamilton, who starred despite her team’s tough day at the office in Geelong. AFLW Season 7: Round 9 – Geelong […]
Preview | AFLW Round 8: Double chances up for grabs
SOME crucial matches confront teams battling it out for both the double chance and top eight, with must-win contests afoot in Round 8 of the AFL Women’s. With some teams heading into the matches close to full strength, while others remain missing key individuals, it will be fascinating to see just who takes their chances […]
AFLW Season 7: Round 7 Talking Points – Not all goes as expected
SATURDAY’s action in the AFL Women’s saw things largely go as expected, but not completely. Gold Coast, Brisbane and Adelaide all won as expected, but Hawthorn caused a minor upset, winning their third match in a row by downing Port Adelaide.
Preview | AFLW – Round 3: Undefeated sides to clash
A COUPLE of massive clashes between undefeated sides, and must-win games for others provide a huge Round 3 of AFL Women’s this weekend. Kicking off with a big Friday night clash between Western Bulldogs and Fremantle, we take a look at the nine games and some of the key talking points ahead of the round.
AFLW Season 7: Round 2 Talking Points – Established sides flex muscles
SUNDAY’S action in Round 2 of Season 7 saw five entertaining matches, but a common thread. Every side that won yesterday – Carlton, Collingwood, Brisbane, St Kilda and Gold Coast – were all more experienced than the opponents they defeated.
