Country storms to second AFLW U16s win over Metro
VIC COUNTRY got the better of their Metro rivals in the second AFLW Under 16s Championships clash between the sides. Country flew out of the blocks with some inaccuracy potentially hurting them when Metro managed to work their way into the game. Any worries about that inaccuracies coming back to hurt Country was soon snuffed […]
One week on – Reflections on a grand final fairy tale
YOU really had to be there to feel all the drama and tension of last week’s epic NAB League Girls decider. There was a clear sense of history being made as the final siren blared, and a raft of Western Jets supporters flooded the field to celebrate with their newly crowned premiers. But like Rome, […]
Preview | AFLW U16 National Championships – Vic Country vs. Vic Metro
THE 2022 AFL Women’s Under 16 National Championships are set to hit Victoria on Friday afternoon, as Country takes on Metro in the Big V at Avalon Airport Oval (Werribee). While the squads are yet to be formally announced, this year’s NAB League Girls season has provided an insight into just who may play key […]
Russell the hero as Jets claim historic flag
A LAST gasp goal from Western Jets ruck Krystal Russell has delivered the region its first NAB League premiership, making for a fitting end to the 2022 girl’s season. In a battle between the two best sides all year, it was the Metro-based team which spoiled the Dandenong’s Stingrays attempt at an unbeaten campaign. The […]
Jets “full of confidence” ahead of historic decider
AHEAD of a historic maiden NAB League Grand Final berth, Western Jets coach Robbie Chancellor says his girl’s side is “full of confidence”. Nine-straight wins will do that, and the Jets have put together a remarkable season – breaking records left and right. The squad’s ongoing win streak smashed the previous club record of two, […]
2022 NAB League Girls: Preliminary Finals wrap
THE Dandenong Stingrays and Western Jets will play off in this year’s NAB League Girls grand final, after both sides fought out preliminary final wins. Western was the first side through having gotten the job done against Eastern on Friday night, while Dandenong defeated Geelong to confirm that the top Country and Metro regions would […]
2022 NAB League Girls: Round 10 wrap
THE LAST NAB League Girls home-and-away round saw a bumper seven fixtures take place and the final standings locked in. Dandenong Stingrays, Geelong Falcons, Western Jets, and Eastern Ranges will now enter the post-season after an enthralling 10-round regular season. We recap the weekend’s action.
2022 NAB League Girls Team of the Week: Round 9
EVERY participating NAB League Girls region is represented in our Round 9 Team of the Week, with five winning regions contributing three players each. On a weekend which hosted Victorian representative action, plenty of fresh faces took the opportunity to snatch centre stage. Check out the full 24-player squad, including three emergencies, below. PLAYER OF […]
Scouting Notes: 2022 NAB League Girls – Round 9
ROUND 9 of the 2022 NAB League Girls season was all about opportunity, with Victorian representative action presenting the chance for the next tier of players to stand up. There were plenty of outstanding individual performances across the latest weekend of action, which we highlight in the next edition of Scouting Notes. Note: All comments are […]
AFLW Present & Future Draft Watch: Rebels defender stands tall
IN a new weekly piece on Rookie Me Central, we hone in on those players to remember for the AFLW Draft, present and future. With four new AFLW clubs joining the competition, spots will heat up, and players will be looking to put their best foot forward. For this piece, we have looked at those […]
