Tiwi keeps in touch with top NTFLW sides
A FAST start against Darwin Buffettes ensured Tiwi Bombers remained within striking distance of the top NTFL Women’s Premier League sides after four rounds. The Bombers booted four goals to one in the opening term and held Darwin at arms-length after that to record a 30-point victory at TIO Stadium on Saturday. The Bombers boast […]
Cox’s near-perfect score lights up Combine
AN INCREDIBLE athletic performance from Bendigo Pioneers’ Lavinia Cox saw her record a near-perfect Physical Performance Rating (PPR) across the four National and State Draft Combines that took place earlier this month. Following in the footsteps of now-Swan Holly Cooper who won with a score of 95 last year, Cox dazzled her way to a […]
Ross goes back to look towards future
QUEENSLAND defender Siobhan Ross switched ends to become more of a permanent back in 2024, with the Southport top-ager making the change in order to add a point of difference behind the ball. The predominantly tall forward was one of a number of impressive players up that end of the ground for the Maroons, so […]
Blues win thriller over Pies
CARLTON have bounced back onto the AFLW winners list, seeing off a dogged Collingwood outfit by four points at Victoria Park on Sunday afternoon to defeat the Pies for the first time in five years. Speaking to the media post-game, Carlton coach Mathew Buck shared his reactions after another tight finish. “We always knew Collingwood […]
Lions run rampant over Swans to secure double chance
DESPITE some inaccurate goal kicking across the first three quarters, the Brisbane Lions cruised to a 68 point win against the Sydney Swans on the weekend. At three quarter time, the Lions were ahead of the Swans by 32 points, having kicked 5.9. This was blown out to 11.12.78 to close the match. Sticking with […]
Bulldogs bag nail biter, end Saintly hopes
THE WESTERN Bulldogs have picked up a big win by the smallest of margins on the weekend, downing Euro-Yroke to end the Saints’ hopes of making the finals in the 2024 AFLW season. Reflecting post match, Bulldogs coach Tam Hyett said she was really happy with how her side reset after half time. “I think […]
Cats claim crucial win to keep faint hope alive
GEELONG continued its late finals surge towards the top eight, defeating Waalitj Marawarby 33 points at Mineral Resources Park off the back of a brilliant individual performance by Aishling Moloney. Speaking to the media post game, Cats coach Daniel Lowther shared how pleased he was of his side’s performance and what it meant for the […]
Dreamtime’s dramatic draw sees points split
THE FIRST ever AFLW Dreamtime match in Darwin came to a spectacular end, with Essendon and Richmond unable to be split at the final siren. Both teams had their moments of dominance throughout the match, but ultimately had to settle for the draw. Reflecting on things post match, Essendon coach Nat Wood had mixed emotions. […]
Lauren Arnell full of praise for Yartapuulti quartet after Suns win
AFTER a close first quarter between the Gold Coast and Yartapuulti, the latter extended their lead throughout the contest to crush the Suns by 34 points. With the Power’s fifth consecutive win, the side is staring down the prospect of playing finals football for the first time. When asked about the game, Lauren Arnell was […]
Scouting Notes: 2024 AFL National Futures match
TEAM Heppell stormed home to take out the annual AFL National Futures match over Team Sloane, in the AFL Grand Final curtain-raiser on Saturday. Having trailed by a game-high 25 points in the final quarter, the previously inaccurate green side straightened up to snatch victory with a barrage of goals. Tall forward Archie Ludowyke was […]
Scouting Notes: 2024 CTL Girls Grand Final
WRAPPING up a fantastic Coates Talent League Girls season, Oakleigh Chargers got the better of Eastern Ranges with an 18-point victory at Ikon Park. Players from both sides caught the eye in the grand final and we named just a few of those for our Scouting Notes. All notes are the opinion of the individual […]
Scouting Notes: 2024 SANFL U17 Futures
TEAM Blue took out the annual SANFL Under 17 Futures showcase at Adelaide Oval on Sunday, running out comfortable victors over Team Yellow. The showcase game of 2007 and 2008-born talent served as a curtain raiser for the SANFL Reserves Grand Final, bouncing down early in the morning. After a steady start from both sides, […]
Scouting Notes: 2024 Coates Talent League Grand Final
SANDRINGHAM Dragons were spearheaded towards a third consecutive Coates Talent League premiership by their A-list cast of draft prospects on Saturday. A host of representative stars and combine invitees took the field for the Dragons and GWV Rebels, as featured in our Scouting Notes. >> Match Report: Club-tied stars dominate as Dragons go three-straight
Scouting Notes: 2024 WAFL Colts Grand Final
CLAREMONT claimed its second consecutive WAFL Colts premiership after kicking away to a 35-point win over Swan Districts in Sunday’s decider at Optus Stadium. The Tigers dominated all season and duly converted their minor premiership in the 11.16 (82) to 7.5 (47) victory. Despite the difference in scoring shots (27-12) and inside 50s (55-34) come […]
Scouting Notes: 2024 SANFL U18s – Grand Final
WOODVILLE-WEST Torrens has taken out the SANFL Under 18s premiership after defeating Central District by four points in a thrilling decider at Adelaide Oval on Sunday. The Eagles held on after taking the lead via Logan Hughes‘ goal with six minutes left to play, which was the final score of the day. Centrals had shot […]
Scouting Notes: 2024 CTL Girls – Geelong vs. Eastern
EASTERN Ranges earned a second crack at Oakleigh Chargers in this year’s Coates Talent League Girls Grand Final after defeating Geelong Falcons by 20 points amid challenging conditions at Highgate Recreation Reserve.
Scouting Notes: 2024 CTL Girls – Oakleigh vs. Dandenong
REIGNING premiers Oakleigh Chargers stamped their ticket into the 2024 Coates Talent League Girls Grand Final with a hard-fought win over Dandenong Stingrays in challenging conditions at Highgate Recreation Reserve.
Scouting Notes: Rebels snatch Grand Final spot from wayward Chargers
GREATER Western Victoria (GWV) has qualified for its first Coates Talent League Grand Final since winning the competition in 1997 as the North Ballarat Rebels. The Country region, which finished the regular season in 11th, beat the 13th-placed Oakleigh Chargers by four points in Sunday’s prelim. Both sides have enacted remarkable turnarounds since making it […]
Scouting Notes: Dragons down Dandenong to keep three-peat alive
SANDRINGHAM Dragons stormed into the Coates Talent League Grand Final with a 51-point thumping of Dandenong Stingrays in Sunday’s Preliminary Final. The two-time reigning premiers are gunning for a third straight flag, and there were plenty of top prospects who kept those hopes alive at RSEA Park. After building to a steady 21-point lead at […]
