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Must-See! The best moments from AFLW Round 6

Must-See! The best moments from AFLW Round 6

The coronavirus outbreak has rocked the sporting world and the AFLW has been no exception. We will undoubtedly see an increase in precautionary measures over the coming weeks and there is no way of knowing how the league will be affected. In the meantime, we might as well acknowledge and appreciate the many fantastic sporting moments we have been privy to over the last week. So here we are. 16 Mar 2020
3 Things We Learned: West Coast Eagles vs Gold Coast Suns

3 Things We Learned: West Coast Eagles vs Gold Coast Suns

It was the battle of the expansion teams, with West Coast looking for their second win, while the suns were still in the hunt for finals. The Gold Coast Suns took home a vital four points, keeping their slim hopes of reaching finals alive. 15 Mar 2020
3 Things We Learned: Adelaide Crows vs Greater Western Sydney Giants

3 Things We Learned: Adelaide Crows vs Greater Western Sydney Giants

The gritty Giants are closing in on maiden finals appearance after holding off fading Adelaide. 15 Mar 2020
3 Things We Learned: Western Bulldogs vs Fremantle Dockers

3 Things We Learned: Western Bulldogs vs Fremantle Dockers

The question of whether the lack of a crowd would result in lower intensity games was answered today by a physical contest between Freo and the Bulldogs. The effort that both teams brought saw the game break the record for the highest aggregate score in an AFLW game, finally settling at 66-51. 15 Mar 2020
3 Things We Learned: Melbourne Demons vs Carlton Blues

3 Things We Learned: Melbourne Demons vs Carlton Blues

It’s cliché to say a champion team beats a team of champions, but there was a touch of the truism to Carlton’s impressive defeat of Melbourne in front of a nigh-on deserted Alice Springs. 14 Mar 2020
3 Things We Learned: St Kilda Saints vs Richmond Tigers

3 Things We Learned: St Kilda Saints vs Richmond Tigers

The Richmond Tigers are left winless again as the St Kilda girls powered on to their second win of their 2020 campaign. Held at an empty Moorabbin – something we are now unfamiliar with, the Saints stormed home as 39-point victors, adding to coach Peta Searle’s first year record. It was disappointing without fans, but the Saints played to their strengths and exited the ground thanking the fans they wished were present! 14 Mar 2020
3 Things We Learned: Brisbane Lions vs Collingwood Magpies

3 Things We Learned: Brisbane Lions vs Collingwood Magpies

There was an eerie feel to Hickey Park, home to the first game with the fans being locked out due to coronavirus. The Lions seemed to have the momentum in the third quarter, but Collingwood were just too good and took the four points. 14 Mar 2020
3 Things we learned: Geelong Cats vs North Melbourne Kangaroos

3 Things we learned: Geelong Cats vs North Melbourne Kangaroos

It was a match of two halves played today at GMHBA stadium among fears of a coronavirus outbreak. A few ardent fans were still present, cheering on the Cats who stole the game early, only to be flattened by the Roos once they had found their feet. 13 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: The Impact on AFLW

Coronavirus: The Impact on AFLW

The AFL has announced that, commencing on Saturday, March 14th, all AFLW matches will be off-limits to supporters. 13 Mar 2020
AFLW One to Watch: Kalinda Howarth and 'the best and worst year' of her life

AFLW One to Watch: Kalinda Howarth and 'the best and worst year' of her life

One of the many young players that have taken the 2020 AFLW season by a storm is Gold Coast Suns Rising Star nominee Kalinda Howarth. 13 Mar 2020
'A goal after the siren': The Biggest AFLW Talking Points of the Week

'A goal after the siren': The Biggest AFLW Talking Points of the Week

Round 5 was a big week for the AFLW as it encompassed International Women's Day. Along with the contributions of the many women who have made their mark on the sport, there were goals and massive wins to celebrate. Here are the major talking points from the last week. 12 Mar 2020
‘She’s dominating’: AFLW Social Wrap Round 5

‘She’s dominating’: AFLW Social Wrap Round 5

This week, Round 5 coincided with International Women’s Day and we saw a welcome influx in encouragement and support for women’s sport across social media. The AFLW league and teams had plenty to say, as did the many insatiable fans who just can’t get enough. 10 Mar 2020
Crumbs to Candy: Must-watch moments from AFLW Round 5

Crumbs to Candy: Must-watch moments from AFLW Round 5

As finals draw nearer, the pressure mounts for teams to place in the top 3 of each conference and Round 5 did not disappoint, hosting some great moments of women’s footy. Here are the best of them. 9 Mar 2020
3 Things We Learned: Carlton Blues vs St Kilda Saints

3 Things We Learned: Carlton Blues vs St Kilda Saints

The Blues prevailed in the Round 5 Respect Game against the Saints, cementing their position third on the Conference B ladder. 9 Mar 2020
3 Things We Learned: Fremantle Dockers vs Brisbane Lions

3 Things We Learned: Fremantle Dockers vs Brisbane Lions

Only one team could come out of today’s game undefeated and it was the hard-hitting, fast paced Fremantle Dockers who charged home by 18 points over an impressive and gallant Lions side at Fremantle Oval. 8 Mar 2020
3 Things We Learned: Melbourne Demons vs West Coast Eagles

3 Things We Learned: Melbourne Demons vs West Coast Eagles

Melbourne moves one step closer to locking in a finals appearance with a dominant performance against West Coast at Casey Fields. 8 Mar 2020
3 Things We Learned: Collingwood Magpies vs Western Bulldogs

3 Things We Learned: Collingwood Magpies vs Western Bulldogs

Collingwood and the Bulldogs played a vital game in Morwell, with the Pies fighting to stay in contention for finals after two disappointing losses. The Pies dominated for all four quarters and came away with a much-needed four points. 8 Mar 2020
'Proud of being one of the trailblazers': Celebrating Tiarna Ernst on International Women’s Day

'Proud of being one of the trailblazers': Celebrating Tiarna Ernst on International Women’s Day

Footy and medicine is all a part of the juggling act for doctor and AFLW premiership player, Tiarna Ernst. 8 Mar 2020
3 Things We Learned: North Melbourne Kangaroos vs Adelaide Crows

3 Things We Learned: North Melbourne Kangaroos vs Adelaide Crows

Crows take a dive in the new winds of the AFLW as Kangaroos prove their worth in Round 5. 7 Mar 2020
3 Things We Learned: Gold Coast Suns vs Geelong Cats

3 Things We Learned: Gold Coast Suns vs Geelong Cats

Another classic AFLW arm wrestle sees Geelong remain in finals contention while the Gold Coast Suns fall victim to the expansion team woes of the 2020 season. 6 Mar 2020
'She'll be hearing about it': The biggest AFLW talking points of the week

'She'll be hearing about it': The biggest AFLW talking points of the week

As we head into the second half of the 2020 season, the pressure mounts to top conferences and contend for finals. Here are the main talking points going into Round 5. 6 Mar 2020