NAB League Girls live streaming: How to watch the next generation of AFLW stars this season
The NAB League Girls season kicks off this weekend and you will be able to watch the next generation of AFLW stars in action. See all the live streaming details here.
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The next generation of AFLW stars start strutting their stuff this weekend and we will beam their deeds into homes across the country.
Starting this weekend with the Northern Knights v Oakleigh Chargers, one match each round will be streamed onto computer and mobile phone screens around the country for digital subscribers of News Corp mastheads, including the Herald Sun, The Geelong Advertiser and The Hobart Mercury.
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The NAB League Girls is the home of many of the game’s most promising up-and-coming players.
The future stars of women’s football will compete across a 10-week home-and-away season, culminating with the NAB League Girls Grand Final to be played on the second weekend in April.
News Corp News Sport Network Managing Director Michael Wilkins said it was an opportunity to showcase the next generation of Aussie rules stars.
“We are delighted to extend our AFL coverage with the welcome addition of the NAB League Girls to our live streaming program for 2022,” Mr Wilkins said.
“Not only will this new broadcast agreement shine a light on the next generation of female football stars, but it demonstrates News Corp Australia’s continued commitment to celebrating and showcasing women in sport.
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“This is a rapidly growing area and we are proud to play an ongoing role in its future development.”
The season starts earlier than previous years to be more closely aligned with AFLW.
Each team will play an additional two home-and-away matches in 2022 as the competition looks to provide players with greater exposure to recruiters and more experience at an elite pathway level.
In addition to the 13 NAB League sides, teams representing the Northern Territory, Brisbane Lions and Gold Coast Suns will play one-off matches at different stages throughout the season.
Oakleigh Chargers centre-half back Lexi McCulloch is looking forward to the upcoming season.
“There are always so many things to look forward to. There’s my personal growth as a footballer but I think one of the things I’m most looking forward to is the new dynamic with the team,” she said.
McCulloch has been impressed by her team’s ability to gel so early in the season.
“I’m just excited to see where that goes, we’ve already bonded during training sessions and there’s already that culture there ready to go.
Northern Knights captain Jess Nursey cannot wait to kick start her 2022 campaign as well.
“I’m most looking forward to being out with the girls again, we’ve had two consecutive years which have been pretty hard for everyone. I’m just looking forward to having a kick again,” she said.
For many young, aspiring players, finding a way to manage sporting commitments, study/work and social life can be difficult.
“The Knights have always told me that education and family come first, so I try to keep making sure I prioritise that too,” Nursey said.
On top of her Chargers schedule, McCulloch has been training with the Richmond VFLW side as she looks to continue to gain valuable experience ahead of the NAB League campaign.
“When I got that phone call I was over the moon, I am a massive Richmond supporter so I am so excited for that.
“I don’t know where it’s going to go, but I am doing my absolute best to keep up with all the professional girls at Richmond.”
The Knights will be the underdog in the clash this week, after the Chargers won last season’s premiership.
“We are going against a great team in Oakleigh, it should be a good game,” said Nursey.
McCulloch, a member of the Chargers side that won the flag last season, pinpoints that match as her greatest moment on the football field.
“Definitely the highlight of my footy journey – 100%. I remember crying on the football field, as soon as the siren went I was in tears. It’s something I’ll never forget.
Nursey is ecstatic that the NAB League Girls season is getting more coverage and riding the wave of the current AFLW season.
“I think it’s great, it’s such a great program,” she said.
“Especially with the girls as well, I feel like we haven’t had a lot of coverage in the past.
Similarly, McCulloch hopes that more coverage will entice young girls to enter the sport.
“It’s really exciting. It’s great for the growth of the NAB League. Over the last few years the league has grown so much, especially with the Girls season.
“There is so much exposure now, so many players know about it and are getting drafted to the AFLW.
“Hopefully it really encourages young girls to get into the sport too.”
In a big start to the season, four matches will take place this Saturday, with Eastern Ranges and Calder Cannons getting the competition underway with a clash at Kilsyth.
NAB League Girls matches will be showcased right across metropolitan and country Victoria, with games to be played in regional locations including Yarrawonga, Garfield, Morwell, Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo and Wangaratta.
Viewers can tune in from 10am on Sunday to watch McCulloch and Nursey in action.
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