Russo “content” with year despite interruptions
WHILE 2025 was far from her perfect scenario, West Australian Mia Russo ended her top-age campaign “happy”. While Russo admitted she had “bigger plans” for herself, the West Perth star was able to continue her development and remain among the top 10 talents in this year’s AFLW Draft. “It was a really good year, especially […]
2025 AFLW Draft Q&A: Chloe Thorn
CAPTAINING Oakleigh Chargers this year, top-age talent Chloe Thorn has spent time across all three lines and further emphasised her consistency at multiple levels of competition. We spoke to Thorn at the National Draft Combine about her footballing journey, experiences and future goals. Q: Chloe, tell us a little bit about your footy journey? CT: “I […]
2025 AFLW Draft Q&A: Issy Creaton
A PRODUCTIVE top-age campaign from Eastern Ranges defender Isabelle Creaton resulted in the hard-running draft prospect earning a State Draft Combine invitation. Boasting some eye-catching traits, Creaton was a key member of the Ranges’ flag tilt, and held her own for Vic Metro as well. We spoke to Creaton at the Draft Combine where she […]
Swans coach played with “four-quarter” performance
AFTER four consecutive losses, Sydney coach Scott Gowans was a happy man on the weekend following Sydney’s comprehensive victory against Carlton. In a battle of two finals hopefuls, the Swans snapped their month-long losing streak to get back on the winner’s list after starting the season 4-0. Against the impressive Blues who we 6-2 heading […]
High five for “mature” Saints
ST KILDA is making history in season 2025 as the Saints march on towards a finals berth under coach Nick Dal Santo. The former Saints and Roos AFL star was pleased with his team’s “mature performance” during their win over Collingwood at RSEA Park on Sunday. St Kilda weathered the Magpies’ inside 50s then smacked […]
Bowering “excited” by possibilities for 2026
UNLIKE a lot of AFL Women’s draft prospects uncertain if they will relocate to continue their football at the elite level in 2026, the reality for Tasmanian Priya Bowering is that for many years she has known relocation is the only option, and is more than prepared for the challenge that awaits. “It will definitely […]
2025 AFLW Draft Q&A: Rhianna Ingram
ONE OF a number of talented Queenslanders in this year’s AFL Women’s Draft, Southport’s Rhianna Ingram had a top-age season to remember. Performing strongly throughout the Coates Talent League Girls and AFLW Under 18 Championships. We spoke to the Gold Coast Suns Academy member about her journey through the pathways, her game and who she […]
Hawks “no lock” for top four yet: Webster
HAWTHORN is not resting on its laurels in the 2025 AFL Women’s season, with coach Daniel Webster firmly set on continuing the brown and gold’s winning ways in the last three games. The Hawks have won eight of nine this season – only losing to Adelaide – but after a series of nail-biting results early […]
Cats salute to gain “important” four points
GEELONG was able to edge to within four points and percentage of the top eight after a hard-fought victory over GWS Giants to keep its finals hopes alive. Boasting a 30 per cent advantage on fellow four-win side Fremantle, Geelong can make the top eight if the Cats win the remaining three games, and possibly […]
RECAP | Coaches Chat: AFLW Round 9
A DROUGHT-breaking win, some big upsets and business as usual for others across Round 9. Here’s what the 18 AFLW coaches had to say after their respective matches.
Scouting Notes: 2025 National Under 17 Futures
THE ANNUAL Under 17 Futures showcase saw Team Boak score a 13-point win over Team Docherty in Saturday’s curtain-raiser to the AFL Grand Final. A pair of Vic Country prospects took out best on ground honours as 45 of the nation’s best prospects for next year strutted their stuff on the MCG. We took note […]
Scouting Notes: 2025 SANFL U17 Futures Match
TEAM Blue took the chocolates in Sunday’s annual SANFL Under 17 Futures match, played as a curtain-raiser to the Reserves Grand Final at Adelaide Oval. The exhibition game showcased some of South Australia’s best 2008 and 2009-born prospects, primed for the next two AFL drafts. An entertaining opening quarter yielded the most scoring, with Team […]
Scouting Notes: 2025 WAFL Colts Grand Final
CLAREMONT has claimed its third consecutive WAFL Colts premiership after defeating minor premier South Fremantle in Sunday’s decider. The Tigers took out the flag from third and succeeded in their sixth Grand Final appearance in seven years, proving a powerhouse of the junior competition. An electric start to proceedings saw both teams pile on four […]
Scouting Notes: 2025 Coates Talent League Grand Final
EASTERN Ranges clinched their first Coates Talent League premiership since 2013 on Saturday, defeating three-time reigning premier Sandringham by 15 points at IKON Park. In a high-quality and high-octane contest, the Ranges surged home with four unanswered goals in the final quarter. We took note of the top prospects and performers from either side, including […]
Scouting Notes: 2025 CTL Girls Grand Final – Eastern vs Dandenong
EASTERN Ranges broke through for their first Coates Talent League Girls premiership on the weekend with a well-balanced contribution from across the 23 players. We take a look at some of the standouts from both the Ranges and Dandenong Stingrays from the grand final.
Scouting Notes: Claremont continues Colts Grand Final run
CLAREMONT has secured its sixth WAFL Colts Grand Final berth in seven years after knocking off East Fremantle in Sunday’s prelim at Leederville Oval. In what was a low-scoring affair impacted by sheeting rain, the Tigers were resolute in defence and mounted a clearance advantage of 46-29. A heated, scrappy contest saw Claremont kick four […]
Scouting Notes: 2025 AFL National Future Girls
AN ENTERTAINING showcase of some of the best talent for the 2026 AFL Women’s Draft saw Team Vescio come away with the seven-point victory over Team Conti at Ikon Park on Sunday. We took note of some of the players who caught the eye across both teams in what is shaping up to be strong […]
Scouting Notes: Sturt exacts revenge to clinch Under 18 flag
STURT has taken out the SANFL Under 18 premiership after outlasting West Adelaide in a 57-point victory at Adelaide Oval on Sunday. Having ridden a double chance after their qualifying final loss to Westies just a fortnight ago, the Double Blues exacted revenge when it mattered most. The Bloods ended up with as many behinds […]
Scouting Notes: 2025 CTL Preliminary Final – Eastern Ranges vs. GWV Rebels
EASTERN Ranges have progressed to their second Grand Final in three years after defeating Greater Western Victoria (GWV) Rebels by 51 points on Saturday. An inspired third quarter from co-captain Oliver Greeves saw the Ranges turn a seven-point lead into an unassailable 35-point buffer at the final break. The Rebels kicked consecutive majors to start […]
Scouting Notes: 2025 CTL Preliminary Final – Gippsland Power vs. Sandringham Dragons
SANDRINGHAM Dragons have progressed to their fourth consecutive Coates Talent League decider after downing Gippsland Power in Saturday’s preliminary final. A blustery Casey Fields saw one end favoured all day, as the Dragons made better of their equal scoring shots to progress. A seasoned Sandringham lineup caught the minor premiers cold, racing out to a […]
