Season 7 AFLW preview: GWS GIANTS
LAST season can only be described as a frustrating one for GWS GIANTS. At times they showed glimpses of their capabilities, and were in contention for finals for much of the season, but problems with coaching style and tactics meant that they ultimately fell short of a return to finals. But with a new head […]
2022 AFLW 10 under 10 to watch: Tarni Evans
IN a unique series for the lead-up to the 2022 AFL Women’s Season 7, Rookie Me Central will look at 10 players to watch this year who have played under 10 games. Whilst it would be easy to pick those who finished high in last year’s Rising Star, or top picks this year, we have […]
GWS looks to overcome GIANT setbacks for 2022 AFLW season
GWS GIANTS are already counting the cost of some unfortunate injuries during the AFL Women’s preseason with three players set to miss either most or all of the pre-season. With clubs back training again after strict lockdown protocols prevented them from doing so in New South Wales and Victoria, a number of players have suffered […]
2022 AFLW early look: GWS GIANTS
IN an early look at the upcoming AFL Women’s 2022 season, Draft Central checks out each of the 14 clubs over the next three weeks ahead of preseason commencing. Next up is GWS GIANTS, who were competitive throughout the season, but were unable to replicate the finals place of the year before, finishing ninth overall […]
2021 VFLW team review: Williamstown
IN summarising the 2021 Victorian Football League Women’s (VFLW) season, Draft Central will run through a team-by-team review of how each of the sides fared, and who some of the standout VFLW-listed performers throughout the clubs were. The next team in the firing line is Williamstown. Position: 11th Wins: 2 Losses: 11 Draws: 1 Percentage: […]
Evolving Evans interested in improving “everything”
2020 GREATER Western Sydney draftee Tarni Evans is a name you may already be familiar with. In 2021, her younger cousin Sally Evans is looking to join her in the top flight come AFLW Draft day, on Tuesday. The 17-year-old Queenslander represented her state this year, while also developing through the Gold Coast SUNS Academy […]
2021 VFLW Round 11 preview: Teams stack up for final month of action
THERE are plenty of NAB League Girls debutants and AFL Women’s players who will run out for the respective teams this round of VFL Women’s (VFLW), in what could make or break some teams’ finals campaigns. SOUTHERN SAINTS vs. GEELONG Saturday, May 15 @ 10:00am Trevor Barker Oval Opening up the round is a genuine […]
AFL Women’s draftee watch: Round 9 – Young guns make a statement in final home-and-away round
THE final round of the AFL Women’s home and away season saw youngsters from each team given one last chance to showcase their form whilst a few more will get extra weeks to put their best foot forward during finals footy. We run you through how Generation W’s generation next fared across the latest weekend, […]
AFL Women’s draftee watch: Round 7 – Class of 2020 hits the scoreboard
ROUND 7 of the 2021 AFL Women’s season saw games played across a four-day stretch, with a number of fresh faces continuing to make a mark on the competition having established their roles in each team. We run you through how Generation W’s generation next fared across the latest weekend, focusing on players in every […]
AFL Women’s Saturday wrap: GIANTS strike early to hold off Saints in wet
GWS GIANTS have picked up an important victory on the road, downing St Kilda Saints by 20 points in a traditional wet weather match at RSEA Park. Despite being a mid-afternoon fixture, both sides soon found the going tough with heavy rain impacting the match and drenching not only the players, but the supporters in […]
