Dees win big, but fate is not their friend
YESTERDAY Naarm finished its 2024 AFL Women’s season with a bang, downing Collingwood by 47 points in arguably the most dominant performance the red and blue have had all year. “That was exactly what we were hoping to achieve today,” Dees coach Mick Stinear said post-match. “We can’t control the outcome from now, but we […]
Resurgent Dees make it four on the trot
MELBOURNE’s late season AFL Women’s surge has continued, this time defeating Richmond to win their fourth match in a row. Reflecting post match, one of the things that most pleased Melbourne coach Mick Stinear was that he thought his side “competed really well.” “I think Richmond’s ability to test the tackle is really strong,” he […]
2024 AFLW Season Preview: Melbourne
AS the reigning premiers, last season was always going to be a tricky one for those in red and blue with the added pressure of trying to defend a long sought title. Although the home and away season went almost to plan, a late season slump saw the Dees crash out of finals in straight […]
2023 AFLW Trade Period Tracker
THE AFLW Trade Period 2023 is set to take place between December 7-14, and check out all the trades that happen when they happen right here. December 14 Sydney locks away two young stars Sydney have announced two re-signings, with Brenna Tarrant signing on for two more seasons and best and fairest winner Laura Gardiner […]
Classy Colvin arrived at the light end of the tunnel
THE last 12 months or so have certainly had their fair share of ups and downs for Melbourne defender Gabby Colvin, who returns to the AFL Women’s tonight after tearing her ACL just before Season 7. “It’s been pretty tough,” Colvin said, talking about the last year. “Obviously anyone with a long term injury will […]
Season 8 AFLW preview: Melbourne
REIGNING premiers Melbourne basked in long-awaited premiership glory last season after having a series of so close, yet so far attempts at the AFL Women’s flag. The Demons defeated Brisbbane at Brighton Homes Arena in somewhat of an upset, going one better than their loss to Adelaide the season prior. Fast forward eight months, and […]
Dees determined to create “new story”
MELBOURNE’s message to the rest of the AFL Women’s competition is clear, the Demons will not be living in the past and instead focused fully on creating another chapter in their fabled history. The reigning premiers got the job done last year after a number of near misses in past seasons, but coach Mick Stinear […]
Hore and Hanks to take “opportunity” left by Daisy’s departure
IT is never easy to replace a club legend on or off the field, especially one universally respected as Daisy Pearce. However that is exactly what new Melbourne AFLW captain Kate Hore and vice-captain Tyla Hanks will look to do in Season 8 and beyond following the retirement of one of footy’s legends. When Melbourne […]
AFLW Season 7 Glass Half Full/Empty: Melbourne
IN a new approach to the AFL Women’s end of season reviews, Rookie Me Central casts both a glass half full and half empty lens over each side’s campaigns. Today’s team, the last in the series, is of course Melbourne, who broke through for its first AFLW Premiership in Season 7. GLASS HALF FULL They […]
How will they impact their new team in S7?: Erin McKinnon
MANY AFLW stars made the moves to new clubs in the offseason and as we head toward season seven of the AFLW, we here at Rookie Me Central are going to take a look at some of these players and take a look at what kind of impact they can potentially make on their new […]
