Preview | AFLW Round 8: Double chances up for grabs
SOME crucial matches confront teams battling it out for both the double chance and top eight, with must-win contests afoot in Round 8 of the AFL Women’s. With some teams heading into the matches close to full strength, while others remain missing key individuals, it will be fascinating to see just who takes their chances […]
Starcevich relieved for “gritty” win
BRISBANE Lions AFL Women’s coach Craig Starcevich described it as “gritty” yet also “unjust”, but all in all, he was just pleased to come away with the points when his side defeated North Melbourne by seven points at Arden Street on Saturday. North had the lion’s share – pardon the pun – of the forward […]
AFLW Season 7: Round 6 Talking Points – Favourites win, but some easier than others
SUNDAY’S action in the AFLW saw largely expected results with all the favourites winning, but they did not all do it as easily as their final winning margins may suggest. Melbourne was pushed by Fremantle but still got a comfortable win, while Brisbane and North Melbourne easily took care of Essendon and Sydney respectively.
“Mature” Lions dominate last three quarters
BRISBANE Lions coach Craig Starcevich has praised has “mature” group for “not panicking” when down by 11 points at quarter time against the GWS GIANTS on Sunday. Despite being one of the AFL Women’s premiership favourites, Brisbane was jumped by the GIANTS to trail 2.0 to 0.1 at the first break, before steadying to boot […]
Season 7 AFLW preview: Brisbane
DESPITE losing their star defender Kate Lutkins to an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) at the start of the season, Brisbane showcased its depth by still not only being competitive but finishing third overall on the AFL Women’s ladder for the 2022 season. Midfielder Emily Bates took out the league best and fairest, and the club […]
2022 AFLW debut season focus: Round 10
ADELAIDE unveiled the only AFL Women’s debutant in Round 10, blooding a highly touted tall on the eve of finals. We take a look at how those in their debut campaigns performed this past weekend – either first-year players, or those who were yet to make their AFL Women’s debut despite being on a club’s […]
2022 AFLW debut season focus: Round 9
FREMANTLE was sent into a selection frenzy before its Round 9 clash with Melbourne, and it meant the Dockers’ fielded three debutants to bring their season tally to 11. We take a look at how those in their debut campaigns performed this past weekend – either first-year players, or those who were yet to make […]
2022 AFLW debut season focus: Round 8
FOR the first time this season, there were no AFL Women’s debutants unveiled across the latest round of action, but plenty of rising stars impressed nonetheless. We take a look at how those in their debut campaigns performed this past weekend – either first-year players, or those who were yet to make their AFL Women’s […]
Title contenders to clash in blockbuster AFLW round
NOW that the Covid catch-up chaos is behind the AFL Women’s, each team has caught up and clubs can get down to the nitty gritty of the back end of the season. There are plenty of enthralling games to look forward to, including two all top four clashes. Fremantle v AdelaideTomorrow at 12:10pm AWSTFremantle Oval […]
2022 AFLW debut season focus: Round 7
THREE debutants entered the AFL Women’s arena in Round 7, as a bunch of players in their maiden seasons continue to make waves across the competition. We take a look at how those in their debut campaigns performed this past weekend – either first-year players, or those who were yet to make their AFL Women’s […]
