Offseason Events

AFL Beat 2021 AFLW Week 7 + AFL Season Preview!

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This week, the games were intense Welcome to Balls of Steel's AFL Beat! There were some titanic clashes that told us a lot about what finals will be like. In addition, the AFL men's season starts THIS WEEK, so I've got to get you prepped for that! There is much to go over.

Monday Morning Mock Draft: Chapter The Fifth

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One of the biggest things I miss from our old site was the mock drafts that used to run every Friday.  Those were fantastic time wasters, and a good one was a virtual guarantee that you were going to be far from productive at work, as your day instead degenerated

AFL Beat 2021 AFLW Week 6 + AFL Season Heads Up!

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This week, the cream rises to the the top Welcome to Balls of Steel's AFL Beat! The gap between the good teams and the not-so-good teams is wider than ever. This week was really a warm-up to next week and the crazy good games we will get to see. In addition, the

AFL Beat 2021 AFLW Week 5

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This week, We had Indigenous guernseys everywhere! Welcome to Balls of Steel's AFL Beat! The finals picture is starting to focus into shape. We had near-upsets and some good games amongst contenders. There is much to go over. Let's get right to it! *** Week 5 Recaps Geelong Cats 13 - 60 Richmond Tigers You've got

DFO Monday Morning Mock Draft: Chapter The Third

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One of the biggest things I miss from our old site was the mock drafts that used to run every Friday.  Those were fantastic time wasters, and a good one was a virtual guarantee that you were going to be far from productive at work, as your day instead degenerated

AFL Beat 2021 AFLW Week 4

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This week, Twins! Jess and Sarah Hosking (left to right) I try REALLY hard not to act like a 12 year old, And, this is a great picture! Welcome to Balls of Steel's AFL Beat! The upsets continued and the contenders are separating themselves even more from the pretenders. Considering that there are byes this year,

AFL Beat 2021 AFLW Week 3

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This week, The AFLW is wearing more Indigenous guernseys! Welcome to Balls of Steel's AFL Beat! So, remember when I said last week that we are starting to see which teams are good and which ones aren't? Well, we had a few upsets this week that showed there may be more contenders than

AFL Beat 2021 AFLW Week 2

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This week, The AFLW has pride! Welcome to Balls of Steel's AFL Beat! We are starting to see which teams are good and which ones aren't. Sharp-eyed readers will note that we got some different games from what was on the revised schedule. As you remember, the Giants and Crows had to fly

AFL Beat 2021 AFLW Week 1

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This week, The AFLW season got started! Welcome to Balls of Steel's AFL Beat! We had some upsets, some not-so-upsets, and a lot of bone-crushing action. Let's get right to it! *** Week 1 Recaps Carlton Blues 27 - 33 Collingwood Magpies The Pies got off to a hot start in the first half only for

AFL Beat 2021 AFLW Season Preview

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This week... We are previewing the 2021 AFLW season! [gview file="https://www.doorfliesopen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2021-NAB-AFLW-Competition-Fixture-Guide.pdf"] Welcome to Balls of Steel's AFL Beat! You may not recognize the competition from last year as there have been numerous changes.  Let's go over them one by one: *** No More Conferences! There are still 14 teams in the competition but they are no longer

AFL Beat 2020 Season Grand Final Recap

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This week... We have our 2020 Premiers! Welcome to Balls of Steel's AFL Beat! As I said when I woke up on Saturday morning and checked the score:  Well shit! Here is your recap: Richmond Tigers 81 v Geelong Cats 50 at The Gabba It was still close at the start of the fourth, but