Gemma Bastiani

Dec 25, 2024 | afl.com.au | Gemma Bastiani

ANOTHER year of trade and draft has been completed and lists for the NAB 2025 AFLW season are all but locked in, and there is set to be an influx of youth across each club's first-choice 21. So, what does your club's best team look like? And what might that mean for some established players?

Dec 9, 2024 | afl.com.au | Gemma Bastiani

IN FOOTY, you usually get what you deserve. And in 2024, St Kilda got just that, according to head coach Nick Dal Santo, leading to an overarching sense of disappointment in the wake of the season. The club struggled to reign in close margins, playing strong defensive football but unable to kick its own winning score. Six of its 11 games this year were decided by 15 points or less. The Saints won just one of those games, leaving them floundering in 11th spot and missing finals yet again.

Dec 8, 2024 | afl.com.au | Gemma Bastiani

AS THE dust settles on the season that was, the review process begins in earnest - and that includes from our AFL.com.au experts, too. We look at what worked, what didn't, season highlights, and what your club needs to do ahead of next season. Check it out. Where they finishedThird (nine wins, two losses, 182.4 per cent)What workedThe establishment of Brisbane's next generation was evident in 2024.

Dec 7, 2024 | afl.com.au | Gemma Bastiani

AS THE dust settles on the season that was, the review process begins in earnest - and that includes from our AFL.com.au experts, too. We look at what worked, what didn't, season highlights, and what your club needs to do ahead of next season. Check it out. Where they finishedFifth (eight wins, three losses, 136.0 per cent)What workedHead coach Lisa Webb drew everything she could out of the list at her disposal this year.

Dec 6, 2024 | afl.com.au | Gemma Bastiani

AS THE dust settles on the season for clubs out of the premiership race, the review process begins in earnest - and that includes from our AFL.com.au experts, too. We look at what worked, what didn't, season highlights, and what your club needs to do ahead of next season. Check it out. Where they finished7th (six wins, one draw, four losses, 131.2 per cent)What workedThere were some clear positional changes that worked wonders for Richmond this year.