From inauspicious beginnings, L N Zoch has become a keen observer of all things VFLW. Two weeks out from the season, here’s a bundle of everything that impressed, inspired or infuriated last year.
An Open Letter to the AFLW Powers That Be
March 29, 2018 by 16 Comments
Yvette Wroby pens a passionate open letter to the powers that be in AFL head office to consider the players and fans of AFLW when making any changes to the game they love.
A Self-Introduction – Artist, Athlete, Canadian: Kendra Heil
March 8, 2018 by 7 Comments
From the canvas of footballer/artist Kendra Heil comes a story of personal growth out of adversity
How I accidentally fell in love with GWS
March 2, 2018 by 6 Comments
Deb Waterhouse-Watson had a bitter break-up with AFL footy a few years ago, but there’s something about the AFLW that’s bringing her back to the game.
The People’s Game Podcast
February 7, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Jack Banister has started a new footy podcast. Here’s the run down and the first episode.
You Kick Like a Girl: Women in Football Exhibition at Red Gallery
January 24, 2018 by 12 Comments
Opening February 1 just in time for the AFLW Season, is a new exhibition at Red Gallery: You Kick Like a Girl: women in football. Be sure to check it out.
Getting to Know Natarsha Bamblett – An Interview With Richmond’s Newest Tiger
November 29, 2017 by 6 Comments
Liahm O’Brien catches up with the first player signed to Richmond’s VFLW team, Natarsha Bamblett as they chat about sport, life as a community role model and the upcoming 2018 season.
VFLW – Hamilton Pride Game 17/06/2017
November 15, 2017 by 4 Comments
David Jacobson brings us the background to and action from the ‘Gay? That’s OK’ Pride game, held to show support for gay pride and promote acceptance in the football community. [It’s appropriate to reflect on this, on this historic day – Ed]
VFLW Grand Final: Diamond Creek v Darebin Falcons
September 28, 2017 by 2 Comments
From deep within the giant airport hangar/toilet block inspired architecture of Etihad, Jackie Lynch pondered and watched what might be the “Final Falcdown” in VFLW Grand Final between Darebin and Diamond Creek.
Executive Networking with Susan Alberti AC: Kicking Goals in Business and Life
September 27, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Almanckers Yvette Wroby and Lyn Campbell-Anderson are frocking up to go hear Susan Alberti talk business. Really, we’d go anywhere to hear this champion of women’s footy talk. You are all invited. Details within. It will be a very different Yvette Wroby experience.
VFLW Preliminary Final – Darebin v St Kilda: Nic Callinan – The hand that touched the football
September 21, 2017 by 6 Comments
Jackie Lynch with a superb report on the thrilling VFLW Preliminary Final between Darebin and St Kilda, literally a fingertip deciding the game.
VFLW Preliminary Final Preview: Darebin Falcons v St. Kilda Sharks
September 15, 2017 by 2 Comments
Jackie Lynch previews the VFLW Prelim between perennial powerhouses Darebin and St Kilda. [And the best Van Halen reference we’ve seen here for a while – Ed.]
The Women’s Footy Almanac 2017 Competition Winner: Lauren Young
September 14, 2017 by 2 Comments
Lauren Young is an all round sports star who has won B&F’s for her local footy team and soccer team. She was one of the winners of the Our Sporting Life South Australia competition in which she received a copy of The Women’s Footy Almanac 2017.
VFLW – Preliminary Finals
September 14, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The VFLW is heating up as the preliminary final gets under way Saturday afternoon between Darebin and the Sharks. Who will face Diamond Creek in the Grand Final?
It’s here! The recorded version of ‘Strong Proud Women’, a women’s footy song by Merle Brown.
September 4, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Merle Brown contacted Yvette Wroby about her anthem for women playing footy. She joined us at the launch of The Women’s Footy Almanac 2017. We produced a book to share the joy, Merle produced this cracking song. You gotta love how the Almanac community works.
VFLW – Melbourne University v Diamond Creek
August 30, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The coveted double chance was the prize for the winner of Sunday’s game between these VFLW powerhouses. Meg Saultry braved the Sunday morning chill to bring us all the action.
VFL Women’s: A Changing Competition
August 29, 2017 by 4 Comments
VFL Women’s is set to bid farewell to its grassroots heritage as the competition prepares for AFL-affiliated teams to replace its foundations clubs.
VFLW Round 12 – St Kilda v Darebin: What Katie Brennan did next
August 15, 2017 by 2 Comments
Jackie Lynch poses some curly questions while ticking off the individual and collective talents of these Falcons (Peanut Farm, anyone?)
VFL Women’s – Chantella Perera: The Big Game Hunter
August 2, 2017 by 1 Comment
After a successful NBA career, Chantella Perera picked up Australian Rules when she joined the inaugural Box Hill Hawks’ VFL Women’s side. As a key position tagger, she has made a name for herself against some of the biggest profiles in VFLW.
VFLW Round 10 – Darebin v Geelong: The Falcs versus the Wind versus the Cats versus the Clock
August 1, 2017 by 1 Comment
Jackie Lynch and the Big Kid (with Paul Jennings’ help) have the best seats in the VFLW house, as outrageous wind smashes Carlton. In tricky conditions, Daisy Pearce shows why she’s the best.
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