The Unlikely Rise of Alannah Welsh: A Turning Point for AFLW? The Australian Football League Women's competition has long struggled with inconsistent performances and low fan turnout.
But last weekend's upset win by Gold Coast over West Coast, led by 18 year old sensation Alannah Welsh, may be the catalyst needed to revitalize the league.
Welsh's five goal performance in her second game is a testament to her natural talent, but it also highlights broader issues within the AFLW.