SANFLW Preliminary Final wrap: Sturt makes history
AFTER a barren few years in terms of wins and losses, Sturt‘s dedication to its youth and long-term sustainability has paid off with the Double Blues reaching their maiden South Australian National Football League (SANFL) Women’s Grand Final. Having had a disappointing loss to North Adelaide last weekend, the Double Blues earned their place in […]
SANFLW Academy notes: Semi-Finals
JUST four teams remained in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL) Women’s as the 2022 semi-finals got underway. We took a look at those State Academy members from the finalists and noted down how they performed. All notes are the opinion of the individual author.
SANFLW Semi-Finals wrap: Roosters crow as Bays survive
THE last two South Australian National Football League (SANFL) Women’s premiers had good days out at Prospect Oval yesterday, with North Adelaide and Glenelg picking up impressive wins. The Roosters booked their place in the 2022 decider with a comprehensive victory over first-time finalists Sturt, whilst the Bays kept their hopes of going back-to-back alive […]
SANFLW Semi-Finals preview: Four remain in title hunt
AFTER 12 hard-fought rounds of action, eight South Australian National Football League (SANFL) Women’s contenders have been halved to four, with a massive double-header of action taking place at Prospect Oval on Sunday. Minor premier North Adelaide is gunning for its second flag in three years, having missed the finals altogether last year, whilst the […]
SANFLW Academy notes: Round 12
THE final round of the South Australian National Football League (SANFL) Women’s was completed over the weekend, with four teams ending their 2022 season. We took a look at those State Academy representatives and how they performed across the weekend. All notes are the opinion of the individual author.
SANFLW Academy notes: Round 11
A RETURN of the South Australian National Football League (SANFL) Women’s Academy athletes after their undefeated AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships means the return of our Academy notes. A number of standouts slotted straight back into their roles at league level, and were among the best in their respective games.
SANFLW Round 10 preview: Redlegs’ huge opportunity
AFTER a week’s break over Easter, the South Australian National Football League (SANFL) Women’s competition is back and raring to go for Round 10. Stretched across three days of the long weekend, Woodville-West Torrens and Glenelg have a special Anzac Day fixture, whilst Norwood and West Adelaide face off under lights tonight.
AFLW Present & Future Draft Watch: Norwood pair stand 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 […]
SANFLW Player Focus: Violet Patterson (Glenelg)
AN ELECTRIC talent out of reigning premiers Glenelg, 16-year-old winger Violet Patterson is a name for Collingwood fans to keep in the back of their minds for the 2024 AFLW Draft. Though still young and only in her debut season at League level, the daughter of Magpies Stephen (96 games) has some incredibly exciting traits […]
2022 SANFLW Team of the Week: Round 9
IN one of the toughest weeks of the year, the Rookie Me Central South Australian National Football League (SANFL) Women’s Team of the Week was difficult to cut down to just 24 players. In the end, Round 9 winners North Adelaide (six) and Central District, (five) players apiece leading the way, with the other winners, […]