Eliza Reilly

Australia

Established 1998. From the most isolated city in the world. Avid footy watcher, food eater and storyteller. Sports scribe @codesportsau via @TheWest @GCBulletin

Articles

‘Wanted to be myself:’ Why Indigenous great resisted VFL

3 weeks ago | codesports.com.au | Eliza Reilly

Widely regarded as one of the best footballers to never play in the VFL, Stephen Michael knows he would’ve held his own. The dual Sandover Medallist, five-time South Fremantle best and fairest, and 1980 premiership player forged a legacy that few can match. But one of the great ‘what ifs’ is how Michael would’ve fared in the VFL after turning down overtures to head east. There were several offers made for the ruckman’s services, but none as tempting as Geelong’s.
Enough of this dessert disinformation. Admit it, cake sucks

2 months ago | watoday.com.au | Eliza Reilly

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Enough of this dessert disinformation. Admit it, cake sucks

2 months ago | smh.com.au | Eliza Reilly

By Eliza Reilly March 20, 2025 — 5.30am, register or subscribe to save articles for later. Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Whether you know it as the French “tarte”, the German “torte”, or the Dutch “taart”, the cake has forever been a joyful way for families to connect, as well as a wafer-thin excuse for CWA ladies to duel. But it’s time we admit that the cake is nothing but stale bread in a silly frock.
AFLW Grand Final 2024 live updates: North Melbourne v Brisbane Lions how to watch, start time, sweep | CODE Sports

Nov 29, 2024 | codesports.com.au | Tim Michell |Eliza Reilly |Ed Bourke |Callum Dick

For the second straight year we have a North Melbourne and Brisbane AFLW grand final and again it is almost impossible to separate the two. While the Kangaroos are just one-win away from a flag-winning unbeaten season and have been the dominant team of 2024, there is just something about the Lions when it comes to the big games. Here’s everything you need to know about tonight’s decider.
AFLW Grand Final 2024 live updates: North Melbourne v Brisbane Lions how to watch, start time, sweep

Nov 29, 2024 | heraldsun.com.au | Tim Michell |Eliza Reilly |Ed Bourke

For the second straight year we have a North Melbourne and Brisbane AFLW grand final and again it is almost impossible to separate the two. Follow every key moment in our blog below. AFL NewsWill it be Jasmine Garner and Ash Riddell? How about Ally Anderson or Breanna Koenen? ELIZA REILLY ranks every player from 1-42 ahead of the AFLW Grand Final.
Champion Data reveals the Fremantle players that fail to deliver in 2024 losses

Aug 21, 2024 | codesports.com.au | Eliza Reilly

Three Fremantle veterans are the biggest underperformers in the Dockers’ losses this season Champion Data statistics can reveal. An analysis of the 25 Dockers who have played at least 10 games this season has uncovered that 19 players fail to produce the same numbers in losses as wins. Judged by player ratings in wins compared to losses, the most culpable stars’ outputs dropped off by more than 30 per cent when Fremantle has been defeated in 2024.
South Fremantle mourns sudden death of Colts player Nick Campo in car crash

Jul 13, 2024 | codesports.com.au | Eliza Reilly

The South Fremantle Football club is in mourning after a WAFL Colts player passed away in a tragic car accident on Saturday night. Nick Campo, 18, died at the scene of a vehicle rollover and collision in North Lake, south of Perth. South Fremantle chief executive Cameron Britt said the club is in “deep shock” after learning of the harrowing accident.
Gossiping isn't evil, it's our feminine duty

Apr 21, 2024 | smh.com.au | Eliza Reilly

Picture this: there I was, enjoying a beer with my friend Hugh when he dropped a bombshell. Hugh was uncomfortable with the amount of gossiping and warned me that I should resist talking about people when they were not in the room. I was confused. What else was I supposed to chat about over a frothy, cold beer: solve the mysteries of the universe? Pfft, please - I'd need more than beer if that was the plan.
Fremantle training 2024, Western Derby 2024, Sean Darcy AFL return, AFL news 2024

Apr 16, 2024 | codesports.com.au | Eliza Reilly

Fremantle ruckman Sean Darcy looks set to kick off his season in Saturday’s Western Derby after putting his knee to the test at main training. Darcy was on the verge of returning in round five against Port Adelaide, flying to South Australia to link up with his teammates. But the Dockers erred on the side of caution and gave Darcy an extra week to build fitness after pre-season knee surgery.
Super Bowl winner: Will Kansas City Chiefs or San Francisco 49ers lift Lombardi Trophy?

Feb 9, 2024 | theaustralian.com.au | Jamie Pandaram |Eliza Reilly |Julian Linden

The biggest party in American sport is about to get even bigger on Monday (AEDT) when Las Vegas hosts the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs in what promises to be a Super Bowl blockbuster for the ages. JULIAN LINDEN and JAMIE PANDARAM debate who will claim the crown. - Julian Linden The Super Bowl has a way of messing with people’s heads.