2022 AFLW early look: Geelong
IN an early look at the upcoming AFL Women’s 2022 season, Draft Central delves into each of the 14 clubs over the next three weeks ahead of preseason commencing. Next up is Geelong, a team that will suit up with a new coach in 2022 after being the lowest ranked Victorian team in 2021, picking […]
2021 AFL Women’s: Round 4 preview – Victorian crowds return for blockbuster fixtures
RETURNING crowds are set to light up some blockbuster fixtures in Round 4 of the 2021 AFL Women’s season, with four top-six foes locking horns while inaugural sides Melbourne and Western Bulldogs play off for the Hampson-Hardeman Cup. The ladder is beginning to take shape with four teams remaining undefeated and another four still out […]
AFL Women’s preview: Round 3 – Make or break games set the scene for third round of action
IT is now or never for a number of teams who sit on a knifes-edge when it comes to their finals aspirations. While some sides will finish the round undefeated with three wins, other teams will head into Monday doing the maths as to how many wins they need to make finals. With many teams […]
2019/20 AFLW off-season review: Geelong
IN arguably the most stable club off-season in the entire AFL Women’s competition, Geelong was quiet on both on the recruiting and trading front. The Cats delisted six players from the inaugural 2019 list that took Geelong to the finals series, while Erin Hoare retired. They did not lose anyone to expansion or through trade, […]
Weekend previews: AFLW – Round 2
AFTER an exhilarating first round, which saw four of the five matches go down to the wire, teams prepare to tweak game styles or mix up team sheets in order to get an advantage over their opponents. Four of the first round losers face off, with Melbourne heading to Victoria Park on Saturday to face […]
AFLW season previews: Geelong
THE Geelong Cats are one of the two new sides entering the AFLW competition this year, and rather than finding players from other clubs, they have largely focused on adding local talent to their line-up. The Cats received the first two picks in the draft and snapped up two of the most exciting players in […]
Season reviews: VFLW – Geelong
GEELONG had one of the most consistent Victorian Football League (VFL) Women’s seasons. The Cats only suffered one big loss during the season with the other two being respectable margins. They turned it on in the finals and made it all the way to the big stage from fourth place. Position: 4th (Runners-up) Win-loss: […]
Weekend previews: VFLW – Grand Final
THE stage is set for traditional rivals, Hawthorn and Geelong to make history in the inaugural Victorian Football League (VFL) Women’s Grand Final. The Hawks and Cats have been even all season on the ladder and will get to show what they’re made of in the first game played at Marvel Stadium. HAWTHORN v. […]
Scouting notes: VFLW – Collingwood vs. Geelong
GEELONG has booked its place in the Victorian Football League (VFL) Women’s decider, after knocking Collingwood out in straight sets with an impressive 14-point win. We took a look at some of the top players from both sides on the day. Collingwood: #3 Nicole Hildebrand Did some nice things throughout the game, playing as the […]
Weekend previews: VFLW – Week 2 Finals
A do-or-die clash will take place at Stannards Stadium this weekend where one team will be hoping to secure its spot in the Grand Final. After the minor premiers stumbled against the Hawks last week, they will be keen to make amends on Sunday. But the Cats come into this clash with the confidence that […]
