Big turnaround pleases big boss at Tigerland
RICHMOND are on the board this AFL Women’s season after accounting for GWS by 11 points at home yesterday afternoon. Speaking post match, Richmond coach Ryan Ferguson noted how good it was to get off to a good start, especially after how things went last week. “From the time the siren went last week, obviously […]
2024 AFLW Season Preview: Richmond
ON paper, 2023 did not exactly go to plan for Richmond. Long-term injuries to key players right through the year did not help the Tigers at all, who after the highs of a top four finish in 2022 did not even make finals in 2023. But with key players back and a good mix of […]
Season 8 AFLW preview: Richmond
SEASON 7 was a certainly a momentous one for Richmond. The Tigers finished fourth and made their debut finals appearance, and despite going out in straight sets it was a huge step forward for those in yellow and black. However there has been a fair amount of list turnover in the offseason, so the question […]
AFLW Season 7: Round 9 Talking Points – Big wins all round, but not all the same kind
SUNDAY’S action in the AFLW saw three big wins. For Richmond and Melbourne, it was the margin that was big. For St Kilda, it was a big win in the context of its season.
Season 7 AFLW preview: Richmond
AFFTER they started Season 6 firing defeating St Kilda in Round 1, Richmond got people got talking about how much the Tigers were going to improve. They also had Melbourne on the ropes early in Round 2, but unfortunately for Richmond that early season promise did not eventuate into much, only winning two more games […]
Potential Best 21s – AFLW Season 7: Port Adelaide, Richmond, St Kilda
LATER this month the AFL Women’s Season 7 will kick off and there is plenty to get excited about. While preseasons are underway and coaches are trying to work out a Round 1 lineup, we delved into what each of the sides could look like next season. Over a six-part series, we will examine three […]
AFLW Saturday Talking Points: Round 10
THE top six of the AFL Women’s were decided yesterday with Collingwood securing is place in the finals, Melbourne locked up a top two spot, and a North Melbourne midfield gun smashed an all-time disposal record in the Roos’ win over West Coast. The Magpies and Dees officially put a close on their opponents – […]
AFLW Saturday Talking Points: Round 9
A RECORD-breaking win to Melbourne, a second consecutive victory to St Kilda, and triumphs to the Western Bulldogs and Richmond rounded out Saturday Round 9 action of the AFL Women’s. By: Alyce Collett In a nice homecoming back to RSEA Park for the first time this season, St Kilda have put their second win on […]
AFLW Friday Talking Points: Dees show class to remain undefeated
AFTER an early scare, Melbourne showed its class and went on to defeat Richmond at the Swinburne Centre. The Tigers burst out of the blocks and got the early jump on the Dees, but a five goals to none second term really turned things in Melbourne’s favour. The Demons survived a late Richmond fightback to […]
Friday Talking Points: Conti stars, Saints fade
IT was the Tigers of Old – or should it be said the Tigers of New – when Richmond put St Kilda to the sword in the second half to run away with a 38-point victory in the opening AFL Women’s match of the 2022 season. The Tigers booted six consecutive goals after quarter time […]