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Prespakis makes history

Prespakis makes history

An unorthodox but no less exciting ceremony saw an emotional Maddy Prespakis take out the most prestigious award in Australian football. The only teenager to have ever won the award across both the AFLW and AFL, Prespakis has carved out her place in Australian sporting history. 29 Apr 2020
Most improved AFLW players of 2020

Most improved AFLW players of 2020

There were a lot of players that improved dramatically this season and although we’d love to name them all, we’ve narrowed it down to just a few standouts. 21 Apr 2020
Behind the Image: iconic Ikon closed

Behind the Image: iconic Ikon closed

Closed. In a literal sense, behind this image is the Carlton administration area, cafe and media hub. A more poetic reading yields a look into what was a quiet, futile last gasp of a league about to go into permanent recession for the remainder of 2020. 18 Apr 2020
Who have we crowned AFLW Player of the Year?

Who have we crowned AFLW Player of the Year?

As difficult as it’s been, we’ve finally selected a player as The Women’s Game’s AFLW Player of the Year. Carlton’s rising star Maddy Prespakis has come off her best season to date, taking her game to a whole new level in what is only her second year in the competition. 17 Apr 2020
AFLW Young Guns Countdown: No. 1 Maddy Prespakis

AFLW Young Guns Countdown: No. 1 Maddy Prespakis

Now that the season has come to an unfortunate early end, we can look back on the young stars that truly found their place on the field this season. At 21 and under, these athletes show extreme promise for the future of the AFLW and women’s sport. Here are our players of choice, ranked from 10 to 1. 5 Apr 2020
3 Things We Learned in Semi-Final 3: Carlton Blues vs Brisbane Lions

3 Things We Learned in Semi-Final 3: Carlton Blues vs Brisbane Lions

A game that looked to be a nail-biter early on turned into a bit of a runaway for the Blues who move on to the preliminary final against North Melbourne… assuming it goes ahead. 22 Mar 2020
AFLW Finals: What to Expect

AFLW Finals: What to Expect

The first round of finals games will see the top four from each conference clash in a knock-out format with no second chances. 20 Mar 2020
‘Just a cheeky little broken nose’: AFLW Social Wrap Round 6

‘Just a cheeky little broken nose’: AFLW Social Wrap Round 6

Round 6 of the AFLW has been marred by a series of shocking and disappointing announcements regarding the immediate future of the league in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. We can only hope that the season will finish in a way that does the sport, the athletes, and their fans justice. In the meantime, let’s focus on something positive, namely, the best of social media from the last week. 17 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
'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
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: Bulldogs vs Carlton

3 Things We Learned: Bulldogs vs Carlton

Round 3 brought Carlton up against the Western Bulldogs in the 2020 annual AFLW Pride match. 24 Feb 2020
AFLW pic special: Western Bulldogs vs Carlton Blues

AFLW pic special: Western Bulldogs vs Carlton Blues

Carlton held on for a narrow win against the Western Bulldogs in the annual Pride match. Photos by Rachel Bach (@bythewhiteline) 18 Mar 2019