PREVIEW | 2023 AFLW Round 1: Melbourne vs. Collingwood
A BLOCKBUSTER match opens the 2023 AFL Women’s season, with reigning premiers Melbourne unfurling their Season 7 flag against Collingwood at Ikon Park. The teams within the contest could not be more different with the ever-consistent Dees going up against a new-look Magpies outfit that will hope to cause a boilover. TEAMS MELBOURNE B: L.Birch 9 […]
Season 8 AFLW preview: Collingwood
COLLINGWOOD is building towards something special in the AFL Women’s after reaching the finals for a second consecutive year under Steve Symonds despite missing two of its best midfielders all season. Regaining in Season 8, the Magpies also have to overcome the loss of a trio of top-end talents as they strive to go deep […]
AFLW Season 7 Glass Half Full/Empty: Collingwood
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 is Collingwood, who had their ups and downs on the way to a semi-final exit. GLASS HALF FULL Defence is the star of the […]
AFLW Season 7 Finals preview: Collingwood vs Western Bulldogs (Elimination Final 2)
THREE finals down, just one to go, with no holding back for either Collingwood and the Western Bulldogs. For the winner, Adelaide awaits in the semi-final, with a potential date with Brisbane up north in what has become a tough run for both these sides. For the loser though, it is season over, with one […]
Pies drain Docker scoring, set up final fortnight
COLLINGWOOD is storming towards a double chance in the AFL Women’s season after knocking off Fremantle in a superb effort over in the west. The Magpies sit third on the Season 7 ladder after the win over Fremantle, four points and percentage of team’s fourth until sixth. However a tough fortnight awaits them with North […]
AFLW Season 7: Round 8 Talking Points – GIANT thriller
THERE were plenty of hard-fought wins to close off Round 8 of AFL Women’s Season 7 in Sunday’s action. The Bulldogs overcame a slow start to defeat a gallant St Kilda, while it took until the final five seconds for GWS to pinch a win over the valiant Hawks. The trend was again bucked in […]
AFLW Season 7: Round 4 Talking Points – Nail biters and undefeated records come to an end
SUNDAY’S action in the AFLW saw many of the top teams in action. After a strong start from their opponents, Adelaide and Brisbane ran over the top of Collingwood and Melbourne respectively, while Richmond hung on for a narrow win over Essendon.
Magpies up for Cats challenge: Symonds
COLLINGWOOD is preparing for a hotly contested AFL Women’s match against fellow unbeaten side Geelong tomorrow afternoon at GMHBA Stadium. The Magpies come into the game off the back of wins over Carlton and Sydney, while Geelong accounted for Richmond and Fremantle in the opening fortnight of Season 7. In speaking to the media ahead […]
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.
