Kangaroos cause upset to create history
NORTH Melbourne has created history for itself, defeating Williamstown by three goals to progress through to its very first VFLW Grand Final. The Kangaroos did not kick a goal for almost half the match, but that was after a six goal to one second term that really did the job for them. It was a […]
Roos bounce Bombers to set up date with Seagulls
NORTH Melbourne has had a VFL Women’s finals debut to remember, thrashing Essendon by 63 points to move within one win of a spot in the Grand Final. The Kangaroos were a class above the Bombers all afternoon, with Essendon likely to rue a number of missed opportunities. Despite the result, Essendon achieved the ideal […]
ICYMI | 2024 VFLW: Round 13
THE penultimate round of the VFLW season gave us a few answers about what the post season will look like, but not all of them. Williamstown (4.4.28) defeated Essendon (1.4.10) Williamstown have one hand on the minor premiership after defeating Essendon by three goals. After a low scoring first quarter from both sides, the Seagulls […]
Scouting Notes: 2024 VFLW – Round 12
MANY of the regular stars of the VFLW continued to shine last weekend, but that did not mean new faces did not step up and give Scouting Note worthy performances. Port Melbourne 5.5 (35) lost to North Melbourne 7.4 (46) Port Melbourne: #5 Lauren Caruso (Midfielder)19/11/1999 | 161cm Stats: 20 disposals, five clearances, four tackles, […]
Scouting Notes: 2024 VFLW – Round 11
THERE was an abundance of standout performances in the VFLW over the weekend as the competition hosted Round 11 of action. Geelong Cats 1.2 (8) lost to Western Bulldogs 12.7 (79) Western Bulldogs: #31 Mali McLeod (Forward)16/7/2003 | 171cm Stats: 14 disposals, three goals, two tackles, one behind, one clearance, one inside 50 McLeod was […]
Scouting Notes: 2024 VFLW – Round 10
MANY of the regular stars of the 2024 VFLW season continued to shine on the weekend, but that did not mean new faces did not pop up and impress. Collingwood (1.3.9) lost to North Melbourne (1.8.14) By Peter Williams Collingwood: #45 Maggie Mahony (Midfielder)19/10/2006 | 161cm Stats: 27 disposals, three marks, seven tackles, 10 clearances, […]
PREVIEW | VFLW Round 8 – Second half, here we come
THINGS are starting earlier than normal this week in the VFLW, with a rare Friday night clash kicking off the weekend’s smorgasbord. Port Melbourne vs Western BulldogsFriday at 5:05pmETU Stadium The weekend begins with a rare Friday night clash as the Borough host the Bulldogs. This is a clash between third and fourth, and is […]
Scouting Notes: 2024 VFLW – Round 5
IT was another big weekend of VFLW action and as we have each week, we took a look at some of the standouts from the VFLW-listed players in each match. Williamstown 7.4 (46) defeated Western Bulldogs 3.7 (25) Williamstown: #6 Emily Eaves (Midfielder)18/04/2001 | 165cm Stats: 15 disposals, eight clearances, four tackles, two goals Another […]
Season 8 AFLW preview: Essendon
FINISHING the highest of the four Season 7 expansion sides, Bombers fans had plenty to cheer about from an inaugural season standpoint. Though it should not come as any surprise given the quality the Bombers loaded up on – both experienced and youth – Essendon still came through with the goods to win four matches […]
REVIEW | VFLW Round 1: A round that had it all
THE VFL Women’s competition returned over the weekend, with plenty of interesting results to kick off the season. In the game of the round, Essendon and Box Hill played out a thrilling draw out at The Hangar. In a match full of momentum swings, the teams ultimately could not be split at the final whistle. […]