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The Advertiser
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Star Demon hits top gear in dominant win over Bulldogs
An Olivia Purcell masterclass has propelled Melbourne to a dominant 48-point AFLW win over the Western Bulldogs. Purcell finished with a monster haul of one goal, 33 disposals and seven clearances to help the Demons steamroll the hosts 9.8 (62) to 1.8 (14) and retain the Hampson-Hardeman Cup. But the Demons didn't come out of their fourth straight win over the Bulldogs unscathed, with ruck-forward Tayla Harris suffering an eye injury. Harris showed glimpses of her All-Australian best in her first game back from a shoulder injury, before being forced out in the second quarter. After pulling off a trademark speccy just moments earlier, Harris copped an arm to her face in a marking contest with Bulldogs counterpart Alice Edmond. The 28-year-old had only played one game last year, requiring surgery after hurting her left shoulder. Melbourne, semi-finalists the previous year, missed the top eight in her absence. Tyla Hanks was just as busy on Saturday with 29 disposals, and kicked two goals to match Kate Hore and Eden Zanker. The Western Bulldogs had their own returning star, with former skipper Ellie Blackburn collecting 17 touches through managed minutes. Blackburn was limited to three games last season before hurting her foot. Jasmyn Smith was the Bulldogs' main ball winner with 21 disposals. Demons debutant Maggie Mahoney was denied the first goal of the game on the line by Bulldogs defender Issy Grant. Melbourne found the opener from an unlikely source, defender Shelley Heath breaking through almost 13 minutes into the first quarter. It was Heath's fifth goal in her eighth AFLW season. Demons skipper Hore then hit the scoreboard to help set up a 12-point lead at halftime after intercepting a dangerous kick-out meant for Grant. Heidi Woodley slotted the home side's first - and only - goal after winning a scrap in the second quarter. Bulldogs midfielder Jess Fitzgerald could have reduced the halftime deficit after the siren but hit the post with her set shot. Melbourne's ascendancy continued well into the second half, building a 39-point lead after kicking 4.3 against the scoreless Bulldogs in the third quarter. An Olivia Purcell masterclass has propelled Melbourne to a dominant 48-point AFLW win over the Western Bulldogs. Purcell finished with a monster haul of one goal, 33 disposals and seven clearances to help the Demons steamroll the hosts 9.8 (62) to 1.8 (14) and retain the Hampson-Hardeman Cup. But the Demons didn't come out of their fourth straight win over the Bulldogs unscathed, with ruck-forward Tayla Harris suffering an eye injury. Harris showed glimpses of her All-Australian best in her first game back from a shoulder injury, before being forced out in the second quarter. After pulling off a trademark speccy just moments earlier, Harris copped an arm to her face in a marking contest with Bulldogs counterpart Alice Edmond. The 28-year-old had only played one game last year, requiring surgery after hurting her left shoulder. Melbourne, semi-finalists the previous year, missed the top eight in her absence. Tyla Hanks was just as busy on Saturday with 29 disposals, and kicked two goals to match Kate Hore and Eden Zanker. The Western Bulldogs had their own returning star, with former skipper Ellie Blackburn collecting 17 touches through managed minutes. Blackburn was limited to three games last season before hurting her foot. Jasmyn Smith was the Bulldogs' main ball winner with 21 disposals. Demons debutant Maggie Mahoney was denied the first goal of the game on the line by Bulldogs defender Issy Grant. Melbourne found the opener from an unlikely source, defender Shelley Heath breaking through almost 13 minutes into the first quarter. It was Heath's fifth goal in her eighth AFLW season. Demons skipper Hore then hit the scoreboard to help set up a 12-point lead at halftime after intercepting a dangerous kick-out meant for Grant. Heidi Woodley slotted the home side's first - and only - goal after winning a scrap in the second quarter. Bulldogs midfielder Jess Fitzgerald could have reduced the halftime deficit after the siren but hit the post with her set shot. Melbourne's ascendancy continued well into the second half, building a 39-point lead after kicking 4.3 against the scoreless Bulldogs in the third quarter. An Olivia Purcell masterclass has propelled Melbourne to a dominant 48-point AFLW win over the Western Bulldogs. Purcell finished with a monster haul of one goal, 33 disposals and seven clearances to help the Demons steamroll the hosts 9.8 (62) to 1.8 (14) and retain the Hampson-Hardeman Cup. But the Demons didn't come out of their fourth straight win over the Bulldogs unscathed, with ruck-forward Tayla Harris suffering an eye injury. Harris showed glimpses of her All-Australian best in her first game back from a shoulder injury, before being forced out in the second quarter. After pulling off a trademark speccy just moments earlier, Harris copped an arm to her face in a marking contest with Bulldogs counterpart Alice Edmond. The 28-year-old had only played one game last year, requiring surgery after hurting her left shoulder. Melbourne, semi-finalists the previous year, missed the top eight in her absence. Tyla Hanks was just as busy on Saturday with 29 disposals, and kicked two goals to match Kate Hore and Eden Zanker. The Western Bulldogs had their own returning star, with former skipper Ellie Blackburn collecting 17 touches through managed minutes. Blackburn was limited to three games last season before hurting her foot. Jasmyn Smith was the Bulldogs' main ball winner with 21 disposals. Demons debutant Maggie Mahoney was denied the first goal of the game on the line by Bulldogs defender Issy Grant. Melbourne found the opener from an unlikely source, defender Shelley Heath breaking through almost 13 minutes into the first quarter. It was Heath's fifth goal in her eighth AFLW season. Demons skipper Hore then hit the scoreboard to help set up a 12-point lead at halftime after intercepting a dangerous kick-out meant for Grant. Heidi Woodley slotted the home side's first - and only - goal after winning a scrap in the second quarter. Bulldogs midfielder Jess Fitzgerald could have reduced the halftime deficit after the siren but hit the post with her set shot. Melbourne's ascendancy continued well into the second half, building a 39-point lead after kicking 4.3 against the scoreless Bulldogs in the third quarter.
Perth Now
3 days ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
Star Demon hits top gear in dominant win over Bulldogs
An Olivia Purcell masterclass has propelled Melbourne to a dominant 48-point AFLW win over the Western Bulldogs. Purcell finished with a monster haul of one goal, 33 disposals and seven clearances to help the Demons steamroll the hosts 9.8 (62) to 1.8 (14) and retain the Hampson-Hardeman Cup. But the Demons didn't come out of their fourth straight win over the Bulldogs unscathed, with ruck-forward Tayla Harris suffering an eye injury. Harris showed glimpses of her All-Australian best in her first game back from a shoulder injury, before being forced out in the second quarter. After pulling off a trademark speccy just moments earlier, Harris copped an arm to her face in a marking contest with Bulldogs counterpart Alice Edmond. The 28-year-old had only played one game last year, requiring surgery after hurting her left shoulder. Melbourne, semi-finalists the previous year, missed the top eight in her absence. Tyla Hanks was just as busy on Saturday with 29 disposals, and kicked two goals to match Kate Hore and Eden Zanker. The Western Bulldogs had their own returning star, with former skipper Ellie Blackburn collecting 17 touches through managed minutes. Blackburn was limited to three games last season before hurting her foot. Jasmyn Smith was the Bulldogs' main ball winner with 21 disposals. Demons debutant Maggie Mahoney was denied the first goal of the game on the line by Bulldogs defender Issy Grant. Melbourne found the opener from an unlikely source, defender Shelley Heath breaking through almost 13 minutes into the first quarter. It was Heath's fifth goal in her eighth AFLW season. Demons skipper Hore then hit the scoreboard to help set up a 12-point lead at halftime after intercepting a dangerous kick-out meant for Grant. Heidi Woodley slotted the home side's first - and only - goal after winning a scrap in the second quarter. Bulldogs midfielder Jess Fitzgerald could have reduced the halftime deficit after the siren but hit the post with her set shot. Melbourne's ascendancy continued well into the second half, building a 39-point lead after kicking 4.3 against the scoreless Bulldogs in the third quarter.
Scottish Sun
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
I threw myself a birthday party and only three people turned up – there were empty tables everywhere, I'm so embarrassed
And scroll down to see why Olivia works five jobs and 18-hour days. BIRTHDAY BLOW I threw myself a birthday party and only three people turned up – there were empty tables everywhere, I'm so embarrassed A FASHION entrepreneur has revealed the mortifying moment only three people turned up at her birthday party - leaving empty tables all around her. Olivia Purcell, from Port of Menteith, Stirling, turned 26 last month but had planned a celebration with friends over the weekend. 5 Olivia Purcell was left 'embarrassed' when friends failed to show up at her birthday Credit: TikTok/@livipurcelll 5 She booked tables for 20 people and only three turned up Credit: TikTok/@livipurcelll 5 Livi was forced to share clips of the empty tables after being accused of lying Credit: TikTok/@livipurcelll She booked out three tables at a bar in Glasgow on Saturday night for the birthday bash but was left feeling awkward when they remained mostly empty. Eating her cake sadly by herself in a TikTok video, she said: "Booked a table for 20 people and nobody turned up. Drunk called my ex's mum. Spent £200 and didn't get one good picture "Is it even your birthday if u didn't cry lol?" Olivia, who owns clothing label Delu'Lu, was then forced to share clips of the failed party in response to a social media user who claimed she was "lying for clout". She later branded the incident "embarrassing", and added: "I've got us a cake and everything, who's here to sing happy birthday? No one." Her post quickly went viral with 1.5million views as people said they heartbroken for the Scots fashion boss. One person said: "I've come to learn it's quality over quantity, I've stopped trying to get people together as they most times say they're coming, confirm just before then don't bother showing up or having the decency to message you… it's horrible." "I actually feel really sad about this, sending you love and success", wrote a second. A third insisted: "The important people showed up." A fourth admitted: "This literally just happened to me on Saturday too! Quality over quantity girl." I work 5 jobs & sold my phone number to a guy for £100 to fund my dream business "All been there girl it's a horrible thing", sympathised a fifth. Meanwhile, a sixth cried: "This breaks my heart." We told earlier how Olivia works five jobs and clocks in impressive 18-hour days to fund her clothing business. On a typical day, she juggles being a makeup artist at Dior, working at a nightclub, helping her mum with her teeth whitening company and being a TikTok content creator. She's even admitted to selling her phone number to a guy for £100 to add to her savings pot. And when you'd expect her to fit in some much-needed sleep between all of that, the 26-year-old designer is instead building her fashion brand Delu'Lu. 5 Olivia owns her own fashion brand Delu'Lu Credit: Tom Farmer 5 She works five jobs and 18-hour days to help her clothing label Credit: Tom Farmer Livi has invested thousands of pounds of her own money into the label so far and launched her first collection in February - which sold out in four days. You may also recognise the 26-year-old from BBC Scotland's The Agency: Unfiltered, which gives fans an inside look at influencer agency Aquarius Creative, based in Hamilton. The fly-on-the-wall show documents the trials, glitz and glam of clients based at the agency, as well as the female founders Amy Moore and Kirsten Cameron. Olivia joined series three as one of six hopeful influencers vying for a spot on the Aquarius Creative roster.
The Sun
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
I threw myself a birthday party and only three people turned up – there were empty tables everywhere, I'm so embarrassed
A FASHION entrepreneur has revealed the mortifying moment only three people turned up at her birthday party - leaving empty tables all around her. Olivia Purcell, from Port of Menteith, Stirling, turned 26 last month but had planned a celebration with friends over the weekend. 5 She booked out three tables at a bar in Glasgow on Saturday night for the birthday bash but was left feeling awkward when they remained mostly empty. Eating her cake sadly by herself in a TikTok clip, she said: "Booked a table for 20 people and nobody turned up. Drunk called my ex's mum. Spent £200 and didn't get one good picture "Is it even your birthday if u didn't cry lol?" Olivia, who owns clothing label Delu'Lu, was then forced to share clips of the failed party in response to a social media user who claimed she was "lying for clout". She later branded the incident "embarrassing", and added: "I've got us a cake and everything, who's here to sing happy birthday? No one." Her clip quickly went viral with 1.5million views as people said they heartbroken for the Scots fashion boss. One person said: "I've come to learn it's quality over quantity, I've stopped trying to get people together as they most times say they're coming, confirm just before then don't bother showing up or having the decency to message you… it's horrible." "I actually feel really sad about this, sending you love and success", wrote a second. A third insisted: "The important people showed up." A fourth admitted: "This literally just happened to me on Saturday too! Quality over quantity girl." I work 5 jobs & sold my phone number to a guy for £100 to fund my dream business "All been there girl it's a horrible thing", sympathised a fifth. Meanwhile, a sixth cried: "This breaks my heart." We told earlier how Olivia works five jobs and clocks in impressive 18-hour days to fund her clothing business. On a typical day, she juggles being a makeup artist at Dior, working at a nightclub, helping her mum with her teeth whitening company and being a TikTok content creator. She's even admitted to selling her phone number to a guy for £100 to add to her savings pot. And when you'd expect her to fit in some much-needed sleep between all of that, the 26-year-old designer is instead building her fashion brand Delu'Lu. 5 Livi has invested thousands of pounds of her own money into the label so far and launched her first collection in February - which sold out in four days. You may also recognise the 26-year-old from BBC Scotland's The Agency: Unfiltered, which gives fans an inside look at influencer agency Aquarius Creative, based in Hamilton. The fly-on-the-wall show documents the trials, glitz and glam of clients based at the agency, as well as the female founders Amy Moore and Kirsten Cameron. Olivia joined series three as one of six hopeful influencers vying for a spot on the Aquarius Creative roster.
