QUEENSLAND’S top four sides in its top flight women’s competition will face off in a highly anticipated weekend of action. Traditional rivals Southport and Bond University lock horns at Fankhauser Reserve, while Wilston Grange play host to Coorparoo at Hickey Park in a couple of matches that are not to be missed.

QAFLW:

ROUND 8 FIXTURE:

Wilston Grange vs. Coorparoo | Saturday June 6, 11:15am @ Hickey Park
Moreton Bay vs. Maroochydore | Saturday June 6, 1:00pm @ Moreton Bay Central Sports Complex
Aspley vs. University of Queensland | Saturday June 6, 2:00pm @ Graham Road
Southport vs. Bond University | Saturday, June 6, 3:30pm @ Fankhauser Reserve
Broadbeah vs. Morningside | Saturday June 6, 4:00pm @ Kombumerri Park

In a fourth-against-second battle, Wilston Grange will welcome the Kings to Hickey Park, and while Coorparoo had been knocked off its throne in recent weeks, now has the chance to ascend back to the top if Southport can roll Bond University. Both teams have seriously quality players, even from the emergencies missing out.

Looking at the Gorillas, the focal point up forward of Zimmorlei Farquharson will prove a handful for any defence, while Tshinta Kendall, Keyshia Matenga and Jasmine Ware are all consistent ball-winners. Young gun Keleejay Bingham is doing plenty of nice things at the level.

Tall forward Nelly Anu and fellow teenager Abbey Crowe can fully focus on the QAFLW now, as can Kings youngster and Suns Academy member, Shayla McDonald. Coorparoo will be thrilled to have making bottom-age forward Indiana Scheffler back this week who will undoubtedly be a major threat up forward before her Queensland campaign begins, while the tried and true stars such as Jacinta Baldwick, Chelsea Chesterfield, Grace Roberts-White and Lucy Schneider among others will always provide a stiff test for opponents.

Every year both Southport and Bond University will circle the fixture against the other, having have a storied rivalry with junior talent since the Sharks joined the Bull Sharks in the league. The return of over-age draft prospects Sienna Burnham and Lilly-Ann Ryder will strengthen the home side even more, while Suns Academy and Queensland ruck Sienna Clinch will make her official Southport debut since crossing from Broadbeach over the offseason.

The usual suspects are always going to stand up such as Steph O’Brien and Olivia Meagher, while the amount of ex-AFLW players in the side is enviable. Giselle Davies and Ella Maurer are just a couple, while Tayla Christensen has proved a focal point up forward for the Sharks. Kiara Hillier and Caitlin Miller are two more aforementioned former top flight players who are at the top of their games.

For the Bull Sharks, Kendra Blattman is a danger inside 50 alongside Jasmyn Davidson if either can get off the chain, while the equal aerial ability of Tegan Williams makes the visitors a threat all over the ground. Annabelle Foat and Amelia Ella returning to the QAFLW will add some extra pressure around the ball, while Charlotte Adamson and Isabella Iverach bring the X-factor required to win the game.

At the other end of the ladder, the competition’s two cellar dwellers will do battle when Moreton Bay searches for its first ever QAFLW win (0-7 after a winless maiden season in 2025) up against Maroochydore (1-6 in 2026). The Roos have long been a hotbed of talent to reach the top level, but have been struggling in the year to-date finding themselves wedged between two of the league’s newest sides.

Abbey Rankin is highlight touted and a key member of the visitors, with her and Sara-Jane O’Grady always providing a contest. Over-ager Sophie Schulze has been among her side’s best most weeks this season, with Jade Brazier and Freya McIntosh providing some support behind the ball returning from Lions Academy duties. For the Lions, Kitara Whap-Farrar and Grace Pearson-Smith are a couple of experienced campaigners, while Jessica Davy has been in ripping form.

At Graham Road, sixth placed Aspley hosts seventh placed University of Queensland in a battle between the two realistic chasing teams to Morningside’s fifth spot. The Hornets have looked better at times, but also received some big losses, sitting just shy of 18 per cent clear of the Red Lionesses. The AFLW experience of ex-Lion and Sun Ella Smith is important for the Hornets, with the ball-winning midfielder also equal second in goals for the season with five behind known sharpshooter, Jessica Stallard.

Lucia Liessi has the experience to be deployed wherever is required, with Isabella McDonough a quality player at the level, and Monique Corrigan a force through the ruck. Smith and McDonough have combined for 57 clearances this season, and been a real headache for the opposition. It means the likes of Eva Sartor and Luka Yoshida-Martin (combined for 64 clearances) will enjoy a genuine midfield battle, with the latter having racked up more disposals than anyone else in the QAFLW.

Wrapping up the Super Saturday of action is competition newcomers Broadbeach hoping to pick up a third victory in season 2026 when they take on last year’s fairytale team, Morningside. While the Panthers look to have far too much experience, the Cats took it right up to the second placed Coorparoo last round and would not be out of place to challenge again, particularly against a side known for its defensive work more than its offensive scoring power.

However the Broadbeach coaches might lament the timing of the clash, with young gun Lion and first round prospect Zoe Petrides able to return to the Panthers lineup to create some extra sleepless nights. She can do so much damage in the front half, as can fellow top-ager Raffi Baviello, while Stella Scott is in career-best form in her draft year as well. The trio, alongside the ever-reliable Laura Roy and building Isabella Levine will be a handful, as is Kaitlyn Day and Indiana Williams.

Broadbeach regain bottom-age talented forward-midfielder Asia Single for the clash at least, joining older sister Jasmine who has been in sizzling form for the blue and white hoops. Maddie Campbell has been going from strength to strength at the Suns Academy this season as well, and now she can put her left-foot to use for the Cats. Anika Connell also played a couple of games for the Suns and is a youngster forging her path.