AFLW Talking Points – Brisbane vs. Carlton
AFTER a Covid interrupted fortnight, the Brisbane Lions well and truly got their season back on track with a 35-point win over Carlton on Tuesday night. Brisbane was led by Emily Bates (23 disposals) and Orla O’Dwyer (20 disposals), while Greta Bodey, Jesse Wardlaw and Jess Wuetschner kicked two goals each. Meanwhile for the visitors, […]
Opinion: Why Brisbane fans should not panic
BRISBANE fans, do not panic. Yes things were a complete disaster in Round 1. You got smacked in the Grand Final rematch and you lost arguably two of your Top 10 players in Kate Lutkins and Dakota Davidson to long-term injuries. For the fans out there who ride every bump and wave with your team, […]
2022 AFLW practice match wraps
OVER the weekend, 10 of the 14 AFLW clubs hit the field in official practise matches, putting the last final touches on their preparation ahead of the new season starting in a matter of weeks. Rookie Me Central takes a look at what happened around the country. Brisbane vs Gold Coast On Friday night Brisbane […]
2021-22 AFLW early look: Brisbane
IN an early look at the upcoming AFL Women’s 2021-22 season, Draft Central checks out each of the 14 clubs over the next three weeks ahead of preseason commencing. Next up is Brisbane, the reigning premiers who took everyone by storm in one of the fastest rebuilds ever recorded. LAST SEASON: Position: 2nd (Premiers) Wins: […]
2021 QAFL Women’s Round 5 preview: Top three clash headlines weekend
THERE is plenty to like about the Round 5 fixtures for the Queensland Australian Football League (QAFL) Women’s competition, with much on the line even this early in the season. The pick of the bunch is a top three clash between the undefeated Bond University and third placed Aspley Hornets, with the latter coming off […]
2021 QAFL Women’s Round 4 preview: Hornets and Devils to face-off in blockbuster clash
NOT too often do you get a scenario where the reigning premiers and reigning wooden spooners will create a highly-anticipated matchup the very next season, but the Queensland Australian Football League (QAFL) Women’s competition offers just that. Reigning premiers, Yeronga South Brisbane will travel to Aspley where they face the Hornets at Graham Road, in […]
QAFL Women’s Round 3 wrap: Hornets and Red Lionesses fill top two spots
TWO of the bottom three sides in 2020 now occupy the top two spots on the Queensland Australian Football League (QAFL) Women’s ladder after three rounds, with Aspley Hornets and University of Queensland both picking up their third consecutive victory. The Hornets won against the other bottom three side from last season Wilston Grange, while […]
2021 QAFL Women’s Round 3 preview: Ladder-shaping round to break up even split
AFTER the eight completed games went the way of four sides, and the ladder is split down the middle with half the competition at 2-0 and the other half at 0-2, the Queensland Australian Football League (QAFL) Women’s Round 3 action is sure to close the gap between the top and bottom haves of the […]
QAFL Women’s Round 2 wrap: Eight-point divide separates top four sides
IN a remarkable-looking Queensland Australian Football League (QAFL) Women’s ladder, the top four sides are all 2-0 and the bottom four sides are 0-2 after the Round 1 winners doubled down on victories over the weekend. Reigning premiers Yeronga South Brisbane crushed a second opponent in as many weeks, as Aspley Hornets went back-to-back after […]
2021 QAFL Women’s Round 2 preview: Round 1 winners to face Round 1 losers
THE four Round 1 victors in the Queensland Australian Football League (QAFL) Women’s competition will lock horns with the four losers from the opening weekend, with the chance to gain early separation between the sides. BOND UNIVERSITY vs. COORPAROO Two competitive outfits in Round 1, but on opposite ends of the scale were Bond University […]
