Sarah Black, Lucy Watkin, and Gemma Bastiani are into the swing of the 2023 AFLW Season.  As we hit the halfway point of the home and away season, this is where clubs must use this weekend to claim victory and continue to keep their season alive. Others are out to stamp their premiership credentials, it all kicks off tonight with Geelong and Melbourne down at the Cattery.  Subscribe to Credit to the Girls wherever you get your podcasts.

Emma O'Driscoll is a ball of energy for the Fremantle Dockers, throughout this interview with Sarah Black and Lucy Watkin it's on full display. O'Driscoll has recovered from an innocuous but horrific injury from a stud to the shin to be a regular feature of the Dockers backline. She discusses the closeness of the group, the fun nature of the team and coming together under new coach Lisa Webb. Emma's younger brother Nathan is on the Fremantle list as well, making it feel even more like the family club for her. 

Standing at 158cm, Rylie Wilcox burst on to the AFLW scene last season with her blistering pace and footy smarts. She amassed 18 disposals, four marks and 303m gained in the Western Bulldogs' four-point loss to Gold Coast on Sunday. Wilcox was previously nominated in round three, season seven, 2022.

Steph Wales picked up 19 disposals, six marks, five clearances and 284m gained in Essendon's 20-point win over Fremantle on Sunday. The 20-year-old ruck, whose twin sister Lucy plays for Hawthorn, has not missed a game after being picked up by the Bombers in 2022.

In this bonus edition of Credit to the Girls, Gemma Bastiani has gone one-on-one with St Kilda's Liv Vesely. Liv has had a torrid run with injuries throughout her AFLW career, but has put that behind her and making every post a winner in season 8.  The Saints were on the winners list in Round 4 with a five goal final term to overcome Collingwood at RSEA Park on Sunday. 

Sarah Black, Lucy Watkin, and Gemma Bastiani are into the swing of the 2023 AFLW Season.  Nearing the halfway point of the AFLW season, the Demons made a coaching change that raised the eyebrows of keen observers, the Lions have walked away from Tassie with the four points, the first team to do so against the Roos. And, the Magpies are staring down the barrell of a tough upcoming month.  Subscribe to Credit to the Girls wherever you get your podcasts.

Sarah Black, Lucy Watkin, and Gemma Bastiani are into the swing of the 2023 AFLW Season.  Once again the Kangaroos are in focus, can they continue their perfect record in Tassie tonight against Brisbane? The Gold Coast Suns have got an opportunity to inflict more pain on the Bulldogs, the Magpies are favourites to beat the Saints at RSEA Park as Chiocci and Lambert face off against their old side.  Subscribe to Credit to the Girls wherever you get your podcasts.

The Brisbane Lions are setting themselves to get down to Tasmania and become the first side to give North Melbourne a loss down in the Apple Isle. The Kangaroos have an unblemished record down there, Cathy Svarc is confident her team can come away with the points.  Subscribe to Credit to the Girls wherever you get your podcasts. 

Keeley Skepperkicked a game-high three goals and 23 disposals (10 contested) in Carlton's 53-point win against the West Coast Eagles. The 163cm midfielder-turned-forward also had seven score involvements (equal game high), five marks, 655 metres-gained and 101 AFLW Fantasy points on Sunday afternoon. She kicked the first goal of the game with a left-footed snap across the body. Hailing from Wodonga, Skepper was drafted by Carlton with pick 17 in the 2022 National Draft from the Murray Bushrangers and played juniors with Shepparton United.

Jasmine Fleming had 18 disposals at 83 per cent efficiency and took four marks in Hawthorn's 13 point loss to Fremantle. Fleming was nominated for the Rising Star award last season in Round Five off the back of collecting 10 tackles and 16 disposals in the Hawk's four point win against the Sydney Swans. Fleming finished third overall in the 2022 Season Seven AFLW Rising Star award.

Sarah Black, Lucy Watkin, and Gemma Bastiani are into the swing of the 2023 AFLW Season.  This week the talk is all around the performance of the Gold Coast Suns at Victoria Park, there's question marks over the Eagles loss to the Blues whilst there's plenty of Kangaroos sliding under the radar at the moment.  Subscribe to Credit to the Girls wherever you get your podcasts.

Sarah Black, Lucy Watkin, and Gemma Bastiani are into the swing of the 2023 AFLW Season.  Geelong vs. North Melbourne headline round 3 of the season, tonight at 5:00pm at GMHBA Stadium, this is the best chance the Cats have had to beat the Roos. Is the Gold Coast formline real on the back of their thumping win over West Coast, which of the Saints or Port will fall to 0-3 and can Hawthorn fly home from WA with another four points next to their name?  Subscribe to Credit to the Girls wherever you get your podcasts.

The Kangaroos have started the season in terrific fashion. Tahlia Randall has been a key playmaker for the Roos in the forward line headlined by 4 goals on the weekend against Carlton.  Randall is open about working with Darren Crocker to improve her accuracy in front of goal, the obvious changes to the way the game is played with the 5 off-season rule changes, and how Jasmine Garner has become one of the most special players in the league.  Subscribe to Credit to the Girls wherever you get your podcasts

Zarlie Goldsworthy is the AFLW Round 2 Rising Star nominee, Goldsworthy had 18 disposals (nine contested) and six tackles in her club's Round Two loss to Melbourne. The 19-year-old also had four marks, three clearances, three inside 50s and 81 AFLW Fantasy points at Manuka Oval.

Matilda Scholz has been recognised as the Round 2 AFLW Rising Star after having 20 hitouts and 13 disposals (11 contested) in Port Adelaide's loss to the Brisbane Lions. The 189cm ruck also had five tackles, four marks (one contested), two clearances and 82 AFLW Fantasy points in her second game.

Sarah Black, Lucy Watkin, and Gemma Bastiani are into the swing of the 2023 AFLW Season.  Recapping an entertaining second round of the season, are the Dogs already in trouble and chasing their tails a fortnight in? Can you split the pair of Melbourne and North Melbourne? Which side of Carlton and GWS would you like to be on? Subscribe to Credit to the Girls wherever you get your podcasts.

Sarah Black, Lucy Watkin, and Gemma Bastiani are into the swing of the 2023 AFLW Season.  Richmond v Adelaide headline the second weekend of action, which side will utilise the wide expanses of Ikon Park to their advantage, a danger game for the Bulldogs facing the Hawks in Ballarat while Lauren Arnell will create another piece of history when she coaches against her Premiership teammates at Brisbane.  Subscribe to Credit to the Girls wherever you get your podcasts.

Interview Wednesdays are back on Credit to the Girls. Join Sarah Black with Lucy Watkin as they chat to Sydney coach Scott Gowans after the Swans produced the club's first ever win a historic opening round come-from-behind victory over GWS on Sunday. Chloe Molloy, in her debut match for the club, and as captain kicked two girls which led Gowans to reveal his joy for having Molloy join the club over the off-season.  Subscribe to Credit to the Girls wherever you get your podcasts.

West Coast young gun Ella Roberts has been recognised for her outstanding performance in the round one clash with Fremantle with a Rising Star nomination. The Eagles fell to Fremantle by eight points in the high-pressure match, but Roberts starred with a game-high 24 disposals, 16 of those contested, a game-high 19 kicks, four marks and four tackles. The 18-year-old was awarded the RAC Derby medal for her efforts, becoming the first Eagle in AFLW history to win the best afield honour.

Ally Morphett has been nominated as the AFLW Round 1 Rising Star. Morphett had 18 disposals, kicked a goal, and had 29 hit outs in the Swan's historic first-ever win over the GWS Giants on Sunday. Sarah Black goes one-on-one with the Swans ruck. 

Sarah Black, Lucy Watkin and Gemma Bastiani wrap up a blockbuster opening weekend of the 2023 AFLW season.  The return of Bri Davey for the Magpies wasn't enough to overcome the reigning premiers, Jasmine Garner has picked up where she left off at the Kangaroos, the Tigers have beaten the Lions in another home and away thriller but the weekend belonged to the Swans who've created history by winning their first ever game over the GWS Giants.  Subscribe to Credit to the Girls wherever you get your podcasts.

Sarah Black, Lucy Watkin, and Gemma Bastiani are building up to the 2023 AFLW Season.  Ahead of the season opener tonight, hear the full-blown preview of the opening weekend of AFLW season 8.  Melbourne v Collingwood, the Sydney derby, the WA derby, and the Adelaide showdown are all on the agenda.  Subscribe to Credit to the Girls wherever you get your podcasts.

On the eve of AFLW Season 8, Sarah Black and Lucy Watkin hold an in-depth chat with AFL general manager of women's football, Nicole Livingstone. The build-up to Friday night, five new rule changes introduced, discussion around the CBA, how the landscape for trade and draft will look at the conclusion of the season, and more.  Subscribe to Credit to the Girls wherever you get your podcasts. 

Sarah Black, Lucy Watkin, and Gemma Bastiani are building up to the 2023 AFLW Season.  Leading into the first bounce next Friday night between Melbourne and Collingwood, we have opened up the mailbag and answered all of your questions ahead of the season beginning.  Who will be the biggest risers in 2023? Which club is in the best pre-season form? Who will earn their first AA guernsey? All that and more as part of this edition. Subscribe to Credit to the Girls wherever you get your podcasts.

In the lead-up to the 2023 AFLW Season. Lucy Watkin, Gemma Bastiani, and Sarah Black are taking a look at all 18 clubs ahead of season 8 commencing. Fremantle are proving to be an interesting case-study with new coach Lisa Webb at the helm. The Swans went winless through their inaugural season of AFLW, can they get a win on the board with the injection of talent they've brought in over the off-season? Subscribe to Credit to the Girls wherever you get your podcasts. 

In the lead-up to the 2023 AFLW Season. Lucy Watkin, Gemma Bastiani, and Sarah Black are taking a look at all 18 clubs ahead of season 8 commencing. The focus is on one of the inaugural teams GWS to show significant improvement from where they've been to where they're going whilst Hawthorn are looking towards their second stint in the AFLW this year.  Subscribe to Credit to the Girls wherever you get your podcasts. 

In the lead-up to the 2023 AFLW Season. Lucy Watkin, Gemma Bastiani, and Sarah Black are taking a look at all 18 clubs ahead of season 8 commencing. It's been wholesale changes at Carlton over the off-season, whilst the Cats will be looking to build on what they produced in season 7.  Subscribe to Credit to the Girls wherever you get your podcasts. 

In the lead-up to the 2023 AFLW Season. Lucy Watkin, Gemma Bastiani, and Sarah Black are taking a look at all 18 clubs ahead of season 8 commencing. Today we're taking a look at the reigning premiers, the Demons and what lies in store for them in 2023. Plus, the Magpies are on the march with the additions of 2 key playmakers returning.  Subscribe to Credit to the Girls wherever you get your podcasts. 

In the lead-up to the 2023 AFLW Season. Lucy Watkin, Gemma Bastiani, and Sarah Black are taking a look at all 18 clubs ahead of season 8 commencing. Today we're looking at the Western Bulldogs and what they need to do to make Season 8 a successful campaign, and the Gold Coast Suns; where can they go in 2023?  Subscribe to Credit to the Girls wherever you get your podcasts. 

In the lead-up to the 2023 AFLW Season. Lucy Watkin, Gemma Bastiani, and Sarah Black are taking a look at all 18 clubs ahead of season 8 commencing. Lucy has taken a look at the minimal list changes the Eagles have made, but has questions around how they can maximise their potential while Gemma looks in-depth at the most successful of the 4 expansion clubs in 2022, Essendon.  Subscribe to Credit to the Girls wherever you get your podcasts. 

In the lead-up to the 2023 AFLW Season. Lucy Watkin, Gemma Bastiani, and Sarah Black are taking a look at all 18 clubs ahead of season 8 commencing. Gemma is taking a full-blown look at the Adelaide Crows. Sarah has drawn the Tigers in this edition.  Subscribe to Credit to the Girls wherever you get your podcasts. 

In the lead-up to the 2023 AFLW Season. Lucy Watkin, Gemma Bastiani, and Sarah Black are taking a look at all 18 clubs ahead of season 8 commencing. Sarah takes an in-depth look at North Melbourne and asks whether this is the year of the Roos whilst Lucy wants to know what St Kilda's brand is going to be in 2023.  Subscribe to Credit to the Girls wherever you get your podcasts. 

In the lead-up to the 2023 AFLW Season. Lucy Watkin, Gemma Bastiani, and Sarah Black are taking a look at all 18 clubs ahead of season 8 commencing. The first installment takes a look at Port Adelaide into its second year. And, last year's runners up the Brisbane Lions.  Subscribe to Credit to the Girls wherever you get your podcasts. 

Passing The Torch, hosted by Sarah Black will take you on a journey highlighting the next generation of leaders in the AFLW competition. Hailing from North Adelaide in the SANFLW, the lockdown tall boasts impressive mobility and strength that allows her to compete well in the air. Her one-on-one ability and overall competitive nature is also noteworthy, resulting in a consistent debut season where she played every game.

Sarah Black, Gemma Bastiani and Lucy Watkin breakdown the AFLW fixture for the 2023 season, it's all set to begin on Friday, September 1 with Melbourne and Collingwood opening up the season.  Subscribe to Credit to the Girls wherever you get your podcasts. 

Passing The Torch, hosted by Sarah Black will take you on a journey highlighting the next generation of leaders in the AFLW competition. Mimi Hill was a player inspired for Carlton after her return from a ruptured ACL halfway through her rookie season in 2021. Coming back into the side in Round 5, Hill’s campaign was transformative for the Carlton team, resulting in the second-year player winning the NAB Rising Star Award despite missing the first four games.

Passing The Torch, hosted by Sarah Black will take you on a journey highlighting the next generation of leaders in the AFLW competition. The 2021 Oakleigh Chargers premiership player dominated the 2022 NAB League Girls season. She is Vic Metro representative then went on to make the NAB League Girls Team of the Year and AFLW under 18 All Australian team, Fleming has also represented Vic Metro in cricket, following in the footsteps of her father and former Australian paceman Damien. 

Passing The Torch, hosted by Sarah Black will take you on a journey highlighting the next generation of leaders in the AFLW competition. Tyla is having an incredible start to her AFLW career, already having achieved Melbourne's top honour in 2021, tying equal first with Karen Paxman, and receiving the NAB AFLW Rising Star award in the same season. She is also a Premiership player and credits much of her development to her legendary captain, and teammate, Daisy Pearce. 

Passing The Torch, hosted by Sarah Black will take you on a journey highlighting the next generation of leaders in the AFLW competition. Molly McDonald has proven herself at the Saints in a short space of time, she has grown into her own as an accomplished, silky left-footer.  McDonald wrote herself into the record books after kicking the club’s first-ever goal in 2020, eerily mirroring the historic achievement of the inaugural Saint, James McDonald, from 1873.

Passing The Torch, hosted by Sarah Black will take you on a journey highlighting the next generation of leaders in the AFLW competition. Alyce Parker boasts a powerful left foot, elite disposal and incredible strength through congestion. Drafted ahead of the 2019 season, she was nominated for the NAB AFLW Rising Star award in her first game and won the GIANTS' Rising Star award in her first season. Parker’s form has gone from strength to strength since her debut having now claimed three club best and fairests in a row.

Gemma Bastiani recently spent a week at Springfield with the Brisbane Lions ahead of AFLW Season 8. As part of this exclusive one-on-one chat with Lions coach Craig Starcevich; Gemma digs into Starce's time in Switzerland, what he does away from footy, bouncing back after losing the premiership in season 7 and replacing his star players who've moved on during the off-season. Subscribe to Credit to the Girls wherever you get your podcasts to never miss a moment. 

Passing The Torch, hosted by Sarah Black will take you on a journey highlighting the next generation of leaders in the AFLW competition. Amber Clarke became Essendon's first ever live pick in an AFLW draft. Clarke raised eyebrows when claimed the 2022 NAB League Girls best and fairest, kicking 18 goals, averaging 17 disposals throughout her 10 NAB League games, including a best-on-ground performance in the NAB League Girls Grand Final.

In this bonus edition of Credit to the Girls - Gemma Bastiani sits down with Ally Anderson from the Brisbane Lions.  AFLW Best and Fairest, Anderson is a key member of the Lions’ engine room. A prolific midfielder who took the competition by storm last season, Anderson was one of the most consistent performers for the Lions in 2022.

Passing The Torch, hosted by Sarah Black will take you on a journey highlighting the next generation of leaders in the AFLW competition. After making her AFLW debut with Carlton in Round 1 of 2020, Lucy McEvoy used the off-season to move over to the Sydney Swans.  McEvoy talks through her decision to move up to NSW, and her thoughts on leadership leading into AFLW Season 8. 

Passing The Torch, hosted by Sarah Black will take you on a journey highlighting the next generation of leaders in the AFLW competition. Claudia Whitfort has taken an uncanny route to get into the AFLW, she didn't grow up playing the game, and only attended a trial day because of a dear friend asking her to come for the day. From there she has ended up at Melbourne, St Kilda and now found a regular spot in the line-up of the Gold Coast Suns, making every post a winner in the lead up to Season 8. 

Passing The Torch, hosted by Sarah Black will take you on a journey highlighting the next generation of leaders in the AFLW competition. Katie Lynch came to the Western Bulldogs during the 2020 Sign and Trade period from Collingwood. After previously playing as a forward at the Dogs she has made the backline her own. Season 7 was her best to date, earning a spot in the All-Australian side. 

Passing The Torch, hosted by Sarah Black will take you on a journey highlighting the next generation of leaders in the AFLW competition. A cross-coder from soccer, the hard-nosed small defender continued her remarkable development in the AFLW. Stannett is as reliable as she is skillful and is yet to miss a game since making her debut in 2019. The 24-year-old finished sixth in Fremantle’s Fairest and Best in 2021 as she impressed one-on-one and with her ability to rebound off halfback. 

Passing The Torch, hosted by Sarah Black will take you on a journey highlighting the next generation of leaders in the AFLW competition. Ellie McKenzie was selected by Richmond with pick one in the 2020 Draft.  The 20-year-old was outstanding in her debut AFLW season, finishing runner-up in the NAB Rising Star and Richmond’s AFLW best and fairest.   In 2022 McKenzie made the All Australian squad and finishing 4th in the Tigers best and fairest. 

Passing The Torch, hosted by Sarah Black will take you on a journey highlighting the next generation of leaders in the AFLW competition. Taken with pick No.3 in the 2020 draft, Bella Lewis is a tough, quick, and strong midfielder who has established herself as one of the most anticipated young midfielders in the entire competition. The 20-year-old is already a key contributor in the Eagles’ engine room and has built on her performances each season she’s played.

Passing The Torch, hosted by Sarah Black will take you on a journey highlighting the next generation of leaders in the AFLW competition. Nina Morrison was a late bloomer to Australian rules footy. Taken by Geelong with the number one draft pick in 2018, she earned a Rising Star nomination in her debut game. From there she's experienced the highs and lows that come with the game, two ACL reconstructions restricted her to minimal games before getting a clean run at it through 2022's season 6 and season 7.