Scouting Notes: Eagles survive to send Centrals out in straight sets
WOODVILLE-WEST Torrens has held off a dramatic late Central District fightback to progress to the AAMI Talent League decider. In their preliminary final showdown at Coopers Stadium on Saturday, the Eagles led all day and won by six points to send the minor premiers packing in straight sets. The victors set the tone with their […]
Scouting Notes: Bulldogs bounce back to eliminate Falcons
SOUTH Fremantle has cashed in its double chance, progressing to the WAFL Colts final three after defeating West Perth by 35 points in Saturday’s semi-final. The Bulldogs overcame a sluggish start to set up a strong lead and rallied with a fourth quarter shutout to eliminate the plucky Falcons. Having trailed by a goal at […]
National Futures Girls showcase squads announced
JASMINE Fleming and Ellie McKenzie have been chosen as the AFL Women’s representatives from which the two National Futures Girls squads are named after, with the final teams to compete in the showcase match on Sunday confirmed. The clash – an exhibition match between the bulk of the most prestigious talents for the 2027 AFLW […]
2026 CTLG Team Review: Western Jets
WESTERN Jets started the year with a trio of highly touted prospects, but ended the season with a stack of draftable talents to the point where they had seven Draft Combine invitees. At their best, the Jets showed they could take on some of the top teams, and while their season ended at the hands […]
2026 Talent League Girls PF notes: Oakleigh Chargers vs. Murray Bushrangers
OAKLEIGH Chargers had to work for it, but got the job done against a gallant Murray Bushrangers in the Talent League Girls Preliminary Final, holding on despite a late flurry to get up by 11 points. The Chargers won 7.7 (49) to 5.8 (38), and looked comfortable when 24 points up midway through the final […]
2026 TLG Player Focus: Evie Henley (Murray Bushrangers)
MURRAY Bushrangers’ season came to an end at the hands of Oakleigh Chargers in Saturday’s Preliminary Final at Shepley Oval, the top-ranked Metro side proving too strong in a 7.7 (49) to 5.8 (38) win to book a Grand Final berth. The Bushrangers did not go quietly, and a huge part of that resistance was […]
2026 CTLG Team Review: Tasmania Devils
TASMANIA Devils had a really strong trio at the top of the talent pool this year, and while they missed games due to national championships duties, still showed their stuff when available. Boasting the pick one favourite for 2027, the Devils also have a number of other developable talents who finished their bottom-age seasons. SEASON […]
Scouting Notes: Ranges keep flag defence alive
EASTERN Ranges have kept their premiership defence alive with a 16-point win over Oakleigh in Sunday’s quarter-final clash at Mars Stadium. The victors took control during the middle part of the game, building a five-point lead to half time and building on it with their rampant third term run. Bottom-age star Baxter Sruk was best […]
Scouting Notes: Stingrays kick away late in Rebels raid
DANDENONG Stingrays have kicked away to a 31-point win over Greater Western Victoria (GWV) in their quarter-final clash at Mars Stadium on Sunday. Fresh off a Wildcard Round bye, the Stingrays ran out the game strongly with seven goals to one in the final term to overcome a three-quarter time deficit. In what was a […]
2026 Talent League Girls PF notes: Dandenong Stingrays vs. Eastern Ranges
A GRAND final rematch that lived up to all expectations, unbeaten Dandenong Stingrays sought revenge on reigning premiers Eastern Ranges by coming away with an impressive 21-point win at Shepley Oval. The Stingrays advanced through to the grand final in just under a fortnight’s time thanks to a blistering 4.4 to 0.2 first term, leading […]
Scouting Notes: Eagles survive to send Centrals out in straight sets
WOODVILLE-WEST Torrens has held off a dramatic late Central District fightback to progress to the AAMI Talent League decider. In their preliminary final showdown at Coopers Stadium on Saturday, the Eagles led all day and won by six points to send the minor premiers packing in straight sets. The victors set the tone with their […]
Scouting Notes: Bulldogs bounce back to eliminate Falcons
SOUTH Fremantle has cashed in its double chance, progressing to the WAFL Colts final three after defeating West Perth by 35 points in Saturday’s semi-final. The Bulldogs overcame a sluggish start to set up a strong lead and rallied with a fourth quarter shutout to eliminate the plucky Falcons. Having trailed by a goal at […]
2026 Talent League Girls PF notes: Oakleigh Chargers vs. Murray Bushrangers
OAKLEIGH Chargers had to work for it, but got the job done against a gallant Murray Bushrangers in the Talent League Girls Preliminary Final, holding on despite a late flurry to get up by 11 points. The Chargers won 7.7 (49) to 5.8 (38), and looked comfortable when 24 points up midway through the final […]
Scouting Notes: Ranges keep flag defence alive
EASTERN Ranges have kept their premiership defence alive with a 16-point win over Oakleigh in Sunday’s quarter-final clash at Mars Stadium. The victors took control during the middle part of the game, building a five-point lead to half time and building on it with their rampant third term run. Bottom-age star Baxter Sruk was best […]
Scouting Notes: Stingrays kick away late in Rebels raid
DANDENONG Stingrays have kicked away to a 31-point win over Greater Western Victoria (GWV) in their quarter-final clash at Mars Stadium on Sunday. Fresh off a Wildcard Round bye, the Stingrays ran out the game strongly with seven goals to one in the final term to overcome a three-quarter time deficit. In what was a […]
2026 Talent League Girls PF notes: Dandenong Stingrays vs. Eastern Ranges
A GRAND final rematch that lived up to all expectations, unbeaten Dandenong Stingrays sought revenge on reigning premiers Eastern Ranges by coming away with an impressive 21-point win at Shepley Oval. The Stingrays advanced through to the grand final in just under a fortnight’s time thanks to a blistering 4.4 to 0.2 first term, leading […]
Scouting Notes: Gippsland gets the better of Devils
GIPPSLAND Power have progressed to the Talent League’s final four after defeating Tasmania by 38 points in their quarter-final matchup at Preston City Oval. After a high-octane start from both sides, the Power began to take their chances and the ascendancy in what ended up being a comfortable victory. The Power’s forward firepower showed out […]
Scouting Notes: Sandringham sends Northern out in straight sets
FOR THE second week running, minor premiers Northern Knights have suffered defeat via the final kick of the game to be bundled out of the Talent League flag race in straight sets. This time out, Sandringham Dragons star Albert MacGowan sunk a clutch set shot right on the final siren to clinch a thrilling victory. […]
Scouting Notes: Ruthless Bays book Grand Final spot
GLENELG has booked its place in the AAMI Talent League Grand Final with a stylish 39-point win over Central District in Saturday’s qualifying final. The Bays built their victory on the back of a ruthlessly efficient opening quarter, booting eight straight goals to snatch the early ascendancy. They nailed home their advantage with a further […]
Scouting Notes: Beams’ bag helps kick Devils into finals
TASMANIA Devils have roared into the Talent League quarter-finals after a 36-point Wildcard Round win over Bendigo at KGV Oval. The hosts overcame a slow opening quarter to pile on five goals in each of the remaining terms and run out relatively comfortable victors. Bottom-age star Jake Beams bagged five goals for the winners in […]
