Articles

Women’s Coaching Month

By Malaya Rodezno, Williamstown Media

Established in 2020, run by the AFL and supported by BHP, the month brings focus to the pathway programs and initiatives that encourage more women and girls to volunteer and coach football, from junior local clubs to elite programs.  The initiative aims to highlight and promote the contributions of female coaches at all levels, anticipating an increase in women’s involvement.   Williamstown’s major asset in uplifting the women’s coaching culture at the Club i...

A valiant effort as Fitzroy takes a stand

By Malaya RodeznoRoys Women’s squad
This was more than just a game of football, it was a community standing together.
On Round 8, the Fitzroy Women’s program decided to take a stand and wear two red armbands in protest against the State Government cutting women’s sports programs, and to honour women who have been killed in gender-based violence this year.
The ball was first bounced in the early morning, as the Reserves took on Caulfield Grammarians at Glen Huntly Oval, who were intent on rem...