Relieved Ifould basks in “surreal” AFLW Draft moment
THERE were a multitude of emotions running through South Adelaide winger Holly Ifould‘s brain as the 2023 AFL Women’s Draft continued to tick down. Sitting amongst her Panthers cohort, the talented winger had watched Brooke Boileau (Adelaide) and Alissa Brook (Port Adelaide) get drafted in the second round, and she, along with many others had […]
2023 AFLW Draft preview: Fremantle
FREMANTLE opted for experience over youth this off-season, by essentially deleting its draft hand, but bringing in some quality best 21 players. The Dockers held a top 10 pick heading into the AFLW Trade Period, but having secured a former number one pick, top-end midfielder and versatile veteran all of whom will strengthen the 2024 […]
2023 AFLW Draft preview: Collingwood
COLLINGWOOD was active in this year’s AFLW Trade Period as the Magpies looked to move up the draft order to secure a couple of top talents. The Magpies were without a coach throughout the period, with Steve Symonds departing at the end pf the season, but have brought in a few important players and set […]
Analysis: Verity brings variety to new code and new team
AFTER a decorated career in Australian netball, Verity Simmons retired from the sport after the 2023 Suncorp Super Netball season. However her retirement from netball was not the end of her elite sporting career, with the announcement coming last week that she was going to be joining the West Coast Eagles in the AFLW as […]
AFLW 2023 Round 10 Preview: Sunday
IT all comes down to today, the final day of the regular season in the AFL Women’s. Three more games, and all will have been decided for next week’s finals series. 1:05pmIkon Park Finals calculations The Blues can still technically make finals, but percentage may prove their undoing even if they win today, as they […]
AFLW 2023 Round 7 Preview: Sunday
THREE matches remain in Round 7 of the AFL Women’s, with a couple based in Victoria and another out west with the Carlton-Collingwood battle the pick of the bunch. Being Indigenous Round, Port Adelaide has changed its name to Yartapuulti, while Melbourne is known as Naarm. 1:05pmArden St Recent Form North Melbourne is chugging along […]
AFLW 2023 Round 6 Preview: Saturday
A JAM-PACKED Saturday of action sees five AFL Women’s matches take place for Round 6 across the country. We preview each of those games. 1:05pmBlacktown ISP Recent Form Neither of these sides have had ideal first halves of the 2023 season. With one win between them, both will be absolutely hungry for a valuable four […]
Brilliant Braz helps Collingwood get back on track
COLLINGWOOD got back on the AFL Women’s winners list on Saturday with a confidence boosting win over Essendon. One player whose performance will not get talked about much but still played a crucial role in the win was Pies forward Ash Brazill. Although she did not rack up too many disposals, finishing with only the […]
AFLW 2023 Round 5 Preview: Saturday
JUST the one AFL Women’s game take place on Grand Final Day with Collingwood facing rivals Essendon at Punt Road. The clash lines up with the Magpies’ men’s side taking on Brisbane in the AFL Grand Final later in the day. We preview the big clash between the well-known Anzac Day clubs. 11:05amPunt Road Oval […]
Season 8 AFLW preview: Collingwood
COLLINGWOOD is building towards something special in the AFL Women’s after reaching the finals for a second consecutive year under Steve Symonds despite missing two of its best midfielders all season. Regaining in Season 8, the Magpies also have to overcome the loss of a trio of top-end talents as they strive to go deep […]
