Zarlie strikes Gold for Giants’ second win
GREATER Western Sydney (GWS) broke through for their second win of the 2023 AFL Women’s season on Saturday, thanks largely to a remarkable Zarlie Goldsworthy performance. The 18-year-old starred with 24 disposals (14 contested), 12 tackles and five goals to steer her side to a thrilling two-point victory over Carlton. Minus the class and experience […]
Healthier Giants looking for more consistent season
ONE thing that was not the friend of the GWS Giants last year was injuries, with many key stars missing large chunks of Season 7. But thankfully for GWS fans, Giants’ assistant coach Lloyd Perris confirmed that the likes of Rebecca Beeson, Pepa Randall, Chloe Dalton and Fleur Davies are all ready to go for […]
Surprises and big margins as AFLW preseason wraps up
AFTER a weekend of match simulations across the AFL Women’s, last weekend saw all 18 clubs take to the field in official practice matches. In one of what was perhaps the more surprising results, Sydney defeated Carlton to continue its strong preseason form. A strong start was what really helped the Swans in the end. […]
Season 8 AFLW preview: GWS
GWS GIANTS had a really unlucky season last year, with the Western Sydney team having a host of inactive players that were unavailable in Season 7. An incredible six players – including one who replaced an initial inactive player – were all out due to injury. Looking ahead to Season 8, the GIANTS are in […]
Saints and Tigers draw in opening match sim
IN a fitting first competitive contest ahead of the AFL Women’s Season 8, St Kilda and Richmond could not be split on Friday night at RSEA Park as the two sides booted 5.5 (35) apiece. Both teams unveiled several new players, with ex-Magpie and dual All-Australian Jaimee Lambert starring for a half going up against […]
AFLW Season 7 Glass Half Full/Empty: GWS
IN a new approach to the AFL Women’s end of season reviews, Rookie Me Central casts both a glass half full and half empty lens over each side’s campaigns. Next up in the series is GWS, who gave the AFLW world glimpses of their true potential in Season 7. GLASS HALF FULL Emerging young talent […]
Potential Best 21s – AFLW Season 7: Geelong, Gold Coast, GWS
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 50-game milestones: Season 7
GIVEN the short turnaround between seasons and the first of many 50-game AFL Women’s players achieving the feat last season, we take a look at those players in line to potentially reach it in Season 7. Round 1 has a whopping seven players in line to earn their 50th game, with some all-time stars and […]
AFLW Friday Talking Points: Round 10
GWS GIANTS prevailed over Geelong by 18 points in the last round of the AFL Women’s season, with the former sending off 2022 on a high. In one last final outing for both sides, it was the GWS GIANTS who prevailed over Geelong by 18 points. After Geelong were the better side in the first […]
Preview | 2022 AFL Women’s – Round 10
THE FINAL AFL Women’s home-and-away round for season 2022 is set to get underway on Friday night, as the competition’s minor premiership, top two, and top six are finally settled. Along with the five regularly scheduled fixtures, there will also be a pair of make-up games shuffled into the pack on Sunday. We preview all […]
