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City's four-time W-League champ could have been a Matilda...now Europe awaits

City's four-time W-League champ could have been a Matilda...now Europe awaits

Rebekah Stott is already one of the greatest W-League imports of all time and this Saturday, she has the chance to become a five-time Champion. But could it be the last time we see the 26-year-old in Melbourne City colours? 19 Mar 2020
Green: '21, two Championships...I'd be pretty lucky'

Green: '21, two Championships...I'd be pretty lucky'

Ally Green is back in Sky Blue, in red-hot form and brimming for a chance to win back-to-back W-League Grand Finals this weekend...but her next opponents may dampen that enthusiasm. 19 Mar 2020
Sydney legend elated 'really, really huge' Grand Final gets go ahead

Sydney legend elated 'really, really huge' Grand Final gets go ahead

She's about to play her sixth W-League grand final, but Sydney FC captain Teresa Polias is just happy the game is going ahead. 19 Mar 2020
'It's encouraged MORE people to travel': Matilda confused over coronavirus warnings

'It's encouraged MORE people to travel': Matilda confused over coronavirus warnings

Exasperated Matildas veteran Elise Kellond-Knight took to Twitter after a series of flights returning to Australia, to voice her concerns that the coronavirus crack down was having the reverse effect. 19 Mar 2020
Kerr: 'You want to become a friend more than anything'

Kerr: 'You want to become a friend more than anything'

Sam Kerr has detailed the struggles she's faced fitting into the Chelsea team, given her constant travel, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the hardships of settling into South London. 18 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
The return of the G-Train: The biggest AFLW lessons from Round 6

The return of the G-Train: The biggest AFLW lessons from Round 6

After a huge AFLW Round 6, TWG's writers talk the return of the G-Train, Howarth, Hores and how the Giants are fine just the way they are... 17 Mar 2020
'We don't really understand the pandemic': Dockers unsure of expedited AFLW Grand Final

'We don't really understand the pandemic': Dockers unsure of expedited AFLW Grand Final

Fremantle Dockers are six from six, leading Conference B and talking big... while simultaneously hoping not to put themselves under undue pressure before an uncertain AFLW season end. 17 Mar 2020
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
A-League to end quickly behind closed doors

A-League to end quickly behind closed doors

Football Federation Australia says the A-League and W-League will continue despite the coronavirus pandemic, with FFA bosses hoping to condense the remaining games into a quickfire schedule. 16 Mar 2020
Full report: City tumble more records

Full report: City tumble more records

Melbourne City's all-star side have been at their imperious best, crushing Western Sydney 5-1 to reach a fourth W-League grand final in five years. 15 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: Melbourne City steamroll into Grand Final

3 Things We Learned: Melbourne City steamroll into Grand Final

Melbourne City storm into the Grand Final with a clinical and dominant performance. A 5-1 victory pretty much reflected the game. Given far too much time and space, City used their experience and composure to school a team that looked like they were new to finals. 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
Melbourne City vs Western Sydney Wanderers Player Ratings

Melbourne City vs Western Sydney Wanderers Player Ratings

What can you say? We're witnessing arguably the greatest team in W-League history as Melbourne City dismantle Western Sydney Wanderers 5-1 to set up a Grand Final berth against Sydney FC. 15 Mar 2020
Five star City 'can still score more goals'

Five star City 'can still score more goals'

Kyah Simon was warning against complacency as Melbourne City rubbed the Western Sydney Wanderers' face in their championship credentials, running out 5-1 winners to take them into the Grand Final. 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
Full Report: Shackling Sydney set up heavyweight W-League decider

Full Report: Shackling Sydney set up heavyweight W-League decider

Sydney FC outlasted an unlucky Melbourne Victory to potentially set-up a heavyweight W-League season decider against premiers Melbourne City. 14 Mar 2020