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Seagulls prove too strong for Essendon - Williamstown Football Club

By Malaya Rodezno, Williamstown Media


Saturday morning football saw the Seagulls record a confident win at Windy Hill, leaving Essendon still searching for their first victory of the season.


From the very first bounce, Williamstown attacked the contest. Ruck Georgia Howes delivered a clean tap-out to give Staford the chance to win the first clearance of the game.


The Seagulls capitalised on their early pressure, slotting their first goal within the opening two minutes as Neve Crowley cl...
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Williamstown fall short against Box Hill - Williamstown Football Club

By Malaya Rodezno, Williamstown Media


Saturday afternoon football delivered a tight contest between Williamstown and Hawthorn in windy conditions at DSV Stadium.


The Seagulls started well with a playbook tap from Ruck Georgia Howes out to advantage, giving her midfielders first use.


Looking to play fast, the Seagulls took full advantage, with Lilu Hung slotting Williamstown’s first goal from a set shot four minutes into the game.


Shortly after, Teagen Brett kicked Williamstown’s seco...
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Seagulls Soar over Cats in Season Opening Win - Williamstown Football Club

By Malaya Rodezno, Williamstown Media


Saturday delivered a statement win from the Seagulls over Geelong in near perfect conditions at Deakin Geelong Stadium.


Williamstown welcomed ten new club debutants this round: Ellen Williams, Bella Smith, Lilu Hung, Lily Pearce, Naomi Ferres, Maighan Fogas, Mia Zielinski, Elise Vella, Taelah Smith and Sophia Rothfield, who came into the side as late change.


From the very first bounce, the Seagulls showed determination and grit, winning the opening...
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North ends Seagulls’ finals run  - Williamstown Football Club

By Malaya Rodezno, Williamstown Media


Williamstown and North Melbourne-Werribee met for a highly contested semi-final, with the winner advancing to the prelim final.   


The Seagulls made no changes entering the game, the same 21 players taking the field as last week’s elimination final.  


The Seagulls won the first clearance of the match however they did not gain any territory.  


Williamstown defenders Jemima Wrigley and Eloise Freeman clamped down early, cutting off North Melbourne-...
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Seagulls survive Zebras in Elimination Final  - Williamstown Football Club

By Malaya Rodezno, Williamstown Media


The second elimination final of the VFLW series was a fierce battle, but the Seagulls ultimately proved too strong for the Zebras. 


Williamstown welcomed back midfielder Megan Williamson and forward Georgia Howes from injury.  


The Seagulls got off to a flying start, winning the first clearance thanks to a clean hit-out from ruck Cat O’Bryan. 


The first five minutes were filled with continuous stoppages as both teams attempted to push the ball ou...
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Seagulls fall short in hard-fought battle  - Williamstown Football Club

By Malaya Rodezno, Williamstown Media


Saturday morning football featured a fierce contest between the Seagulls and Magpies, with finals fast approaching.  


Williamstown welcomed back ruck Cat O’Bryan from injury and first-year player Camryn Bux into the team, with Ash Thorneycroft playing in her 50th VFLW game.  


Williamstown secured all the territory within the first few minutes and looked to push forward.  


However, the Magpies were first to hit the scoreboard, kicking a goal off t...
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Seagulls swoop on Hawks in statement win  - Williamstown Football Club

By Malaya Rodezno, Williamstown Media


Sunday morning football was a celebration, with the Seagulls welcoming back captain Eliza Straford after her recovery from a season-ending ACL injury last year, and marking midfielder Emily Eaves’ 50th VFLW game.


A late change resulted in Mia D’Agostino replacing Chloe Bain, following the earlier announcement of Charli Sette’s debut this week.  


Williamstown gained all the territory within the first few minutes.  


Returning skipper Eliza Straford...
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Seagulls fall short in rivalry contest against Port

By Malaya Rodezno, Williamstown MediaGame one of the double header, delivered a close contest between competitors Port Melbourne and Williamstown at ETU Stadium on Saturday morning.  For the first time since Round 5, the Seagulls welcomed two debutants, Yasmin Welsford and Mia Giannopoulos.  Port Melbourne were able to convert two quick goals to begin the match and their constant pressure and hunt put Williamstown in hot water all over the ground.  The Borough struck again with another goal. How...
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Kangaroos defeat Seagulls in Indigenous Round clash

By Malaya Rodezno, Williamstown Media
In cold conditions, Saturday morning football delivered a low-scoring affair between ladder leaders North Melbourne Werribee and the Williamstown Seagulls.Williamston made no changes to their lineup this week keeping the same victors in as Round 9.The Seagulls scored the first clearance of the match and dominated territory early on. They had the momentum, kicking the ball forward.With the ball locked in Williamstown’s forward 50, a clean clearance from Megan...
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Seagulls win classic in annual Pride Round

By Malaya Rodezno, Williamstown MediaSaturday morning football saw the Seagulls win confidently at DSV Stadium, effectively resulting in Essendon recording their lowest score of the season.  The Seagulls made one change before the game, with experienced utility Chloe Bain securing her first match of the season after returning from injury.   Inside the first 10 minutes of the game, the ball was congested and difficult to transition for both teams.  However, Georgia Howes, along with several other...
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Williamstown win again taking down the Demons

By Malaya Rodezno, Williamstown MediaIn wintery conditions out at Casey Fields, the Seagulls were determined to beat the Demons for the first time in their history.  Williamstown welcomed back ruck Krystal Russell, midfielder Izzy Khoury, and forward Neve Crowley.  The ball stayed locked in Casey’s forward 50 for most of the first quarter, with Williamstown hemmed in under pressure.The first score came three minutes into the game, as Casey intercepted a missed kick and put the ball through the g...
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Seagulls hunt down Bulldogs at DSV Stadium

By Malaya Rodezno, Williamstown MediaEarly Sunday morning, DSV Stadium provided a low-scoring, close-fitting contest between the Bulldogs and the Seagulls in sunny yet windy conditions.   The Seagulls looked to attack straight from the first bounce, as midfielder Emily Eaves streamed out of the middle, reading the opposition’s ruck tap.  Williamstown utilised the boundary in the first quarter, as Sharnie Whiting delivered with the ball efficiently when in her hands.  Despite the pressure from bo...
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A Splendid Sunday at IKON Park  - Williamstown Football Club

By Malaya Rodezno, Williamstown MediaSunday morning football delivered a tight contest between both clubs in near-perfect conditions at IKON Park.  The Seagulls hit the scoreboard within the first 20 seconds of the match. A playbook tap from ruck Cat O’Bryan and clearance from Emily Eaves sparked a red-hot start, as Georgia Howes slotted through Williamstown’s first goal.  Responding with a goal was Carlton, just five minutes later. However, through relentless pressure and a surge on the ball, t...
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Seagulls Beat Sandringham and Secure a Thrilling Win - Williamstown Football Club

By Malaya Rodezno, Williamstown MediaSunday morning football delivered an impressive win by the Seagulls at Trevor Barker Beach Oval, after a tight contest between both clubs.  The Seagulls won the first clearance of the match, from midfielder Emily Eaves, who won a free kick from the middle.  Inside the first minute, Williamstown hit first on the scoreboard, with Kiera Leare kicking a behind, from relentless pressure from all small forwards.   Attacking the ball hard was Williamstown’s defence,...
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Williamstown Falls Short in Mother’s Day Classic

By Malaya Rodezno, Williamstown MediaA bright sunny Mother’s Day delivered a close-fitting contest between stand-alone rivals, Port Melbourne and Williamstown, at DSV Stadium on Sunday.  The Seagulls welcomed back Zoe Day and Brittney Gray into the team, as well as two new debutants, Camryn Bux and Melina Ciavarella.  Constant pressure and hunt from both teams to start the game made it hard for either team to put a score on the board.  The first score came seven minutes into the game, with a min...
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Seagulls’ Too Dominant, Bringing Down the Cats

By Malaya Rodezno, Williamstown MediaSaturday night football delivered a commanding win by the Seagulls at DSV Stadium, effectively resulting in Geelong recording their lowest score of the season.  The Seagulls won the first clearance of the match, with ruck Cat O’Bryan tapping it to the advantage of midfielder Emily Eaves who sent it long into the Seagulls forward 50.   Inside of the first minute, Williamstown hit first with a goal from Georgia Howes, who marked a quick kick from the middle, le...
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Kangaroos Prove Too Strong for Seagulls on ANZAC Day

By Malaya Rodezno, Williamstown MediaA windy ANZAC Day delivered a tight contest between reigning premiers North Melbourne and 2024 minor premiers Williamstown at Arden Street Oval.  A late change called for defender Zara Guss to make her Williamstown debut against her old club, in place of Robyn Randell.  The Seagulls won the first clearance of the match and gained all the territory in the game’s early stages.  Williamstown struck first with a goal from Neve Crowley, who took a snap on the left...
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Seagulls Secure Statement Win in Season Opener

By Malaya Rodezno, Williamstown MediaEaster Sunday delivered a thrilling contest between the Western Bulldogs and Williamstown Seagulls in near-perfect conditions at Whitten Oval.The crowd showed up in numbers and were vocal from the very first bounce. The Seagulls showed determination and grit to get through the scrappy, low-scoring game before coming home with the win.Williamstown welcomed six new debutants this round: Jemima Wrigley and Gaby De Angelis, arriving from Southern Saints VFLW; Rub...

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