Join us to for the launch of The Women’s Footy Almanac 2017 – Thursday, July 27, at the North Fitzroy Arms Hotel. All welcome. Details are in this post. If you can’t make it you can still order books now.
VFLW – VU Western Spurs v Darebin Falcons: A Tale Of Two Bookends
July 19, 2017 by 3 Comments
Jo Jo Zep provided a good omen for Jackie Lynch and her own Falcons as they took on VU Western Spurs. Here’s how the game panned out. [With a music clip as well – Ed]
VFLW Round 7 – Eastern Devils v Darebin: The Darcy and Daisy Show
July 4, 2017 by 6 Comments
Two champions of the AFLW, Daisy Pearce and Sarah Perkins, shone in this VFLW clash in Wheeler’s Hill. There were other promising players who you just might see in season two of AFLW.
Women’s Footy – VFL: Mel Kuys
May 10, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The inaugural VFL Women’s captain of the Box Hill Hawks Mel Kuys talks leadership and the future ahead for her side.
VFL Women’s Round 1 – Melbourne University v Darebin
May 9, 2017 by 2 Comments
Meg Saultry went down to Bill Lawry Oval on Saturday for the VFLW season opening grand final rematch between Darebin and Melbourne Uni.
VFLW – Geelong Cats v Box Hill Hawks: Kardinia Park Conundrum
May 8, 2017 by 5 Comments
Dips O’Donnell was caught between his unconditional love and support for his daughter and for his Cats as she donned a Hawthorn guernsey for Box Hill.
AFLW Review – A League of One’s Own: The AFL and Women’s Sport. We want your feedback
April 9, 2017 by 17 Comments
Susan Alberti and Darcy Vescio are part of an AFL review of AFLW first season. Yvette Wroby calls to all writers to suggest feedback to give to the panel. She also wants to know which VFL or other state league you will be following in 2017 and is looking for continued match reports or player profiles. Let’s get to know who our future stars are.
Women’s Footy: Angela Pippos and “A League of their Own”
February 2, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Almanacker Bring Back the Torp has alerted us to a national TV documentary on the recent growth of female footy. Channel 7 has scheduled it directly after the Collingwood v Carlton game telecast, at approximately 9.45pm on Friday (Feb 3) night. It is researched and narrated by journalist (and occasional Almanac contributor) Angela Pippos, [Read more]
VWFL Grand Final – Kew Bears v Darebin Falcons: Bears storm to victory
September 21, 2016 by 9 Comments
Dips O’Donnell marvels at the great strides of woman’s footy as the mighty Kew Bears, led by Sarah McKenna, defeat the gallant Darebin Falcons in a magnificent VWFL Grand Final.
VWFL Semi Final – St Kilda Sharks v Melbourne Uni: Onwards and Upwards
September 16, 2016 by 1 Comment
Yvette Wroby enjoyed a day watching St Kilda Sharks in the VFL Women’s semi, she felt part of a community, a part of the red, black and white football tribe.
VWFL Grand Finals this Sunday
September 15, 2016 by 4 Comments
This Sunday get down to the aptly named Piranha Park in Coburg to watch the Grand Finals of the VWFL, women’s footy at its best.
VWFL Division 1 Semi Finals: There’s a Bear in There
September 6, 2016 by 10 Comments
Finals are different. Dips on VWFL Division 1, skill, effort and the shifty shadow of luck.
Women’s footy – A league of their own (Australian Story catch-up)
September 4, 2016 by 1 Comment
A wonderful story of two incredible women; one of whom has been recruited as a marquee player for next year. Truly remarkable 30 minute viewing. [Catch-up available on iView until 13-Sep].
Women’s Footy – VFL: Melbourne Uni Coach Andrew Jago
September 1, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Melbourne Uni coach Andrew jago reflects on successful tactics and backed hunches following the Mugars’ triumph over the Eastern Devils in the VFL Women’s elimination final.
Almanac VFL Women’s: Darebin Coach – Jane Lange
August 26, 2016 by 1 Comment
As her team prepares for a tilt at their fourth straight flag in VFL, Darebin Falcons’ playing coach Jane Lange talks about what it takes to stay at the top for so long.
Almanac U18 NFL Grand Final: Want it … Maintain the pressure … Have fun
August 16, 2016 by 4 Comments
Trucker Slim experiences another GF win, this time it’s the U18 VWFL Grand Final with his daughter Mercedes’ team Darebin Falcons v Montmorency. [Great result and a great story – Ed].
Women’s Footy – VFL: Spurred On By Belief
August 6, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Three years ago, the St Albans Spurs were beaten, drained of players and on the verge of collapse. Forward Alex Quigley talks about the long fight back for respect, peaking with their upset victory against Diamond Creek.
Women’s Footy – VFL: Pepa Randall
July 29, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Two years after beginning her Australian Rules career, Eastern Devils’ wildcard Pepa Randall is a balance between spontaneous and developing. Can the Western Bulldogs-listed player continue to learn the art of the game ahead of the 2017 national competition?
Women’s Footy – VFL: Maddie Boyd
July 24, 2016 by Leave a Comment
After Geelong’s upset win over Cranbourne in VFL Women’s, ruckman Maddie Boyd talks team culture, leadership and her future as the youngest Melbourne player.
Almanac Women’s Footy – VFL: Sinead Omahony
July 16, 2016 by 2 Comments
Melbourne Uni’s Irish recruit Sinead Omahony went from Gaelic football to VFL Women’s in six months.
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