GWS GIANTS Academy wrapped up its four-game Coates Talent League Girls stint as the only Northern Academy to remain undefeated over the past month. In Round 6, the Giants overcame the Western Jets to sit 4-0, with the two Queensland Academies also wrapping up their campaigns across the weekend. We recap how the weekend went down.

GWS Giants Academy capped off its unbeaten month with a commanding 57-point win over the winless Western Jets. The Giants looked on top early booting four goals in half a quarter before the Jets managed to stem the bleeding a touch. Back on top in the third term, the Giants again kicked clear, and then held on through the fourth to record an impressive 10.11 (71) to 2.2 (14) victory.

The Giants dominated the hitouts (48-23), clearances (39-28) and inside 50s (44-25) and realistically had their chances to win by even more. Western’s defence held up bravely against the fierce attack, but ultimately the Jets could not get their hands on the ball enough (197-256 disposals) in what was old fashioned wet weather football.

Between pouring rain and at a minimum severely wet under foot, the players had their challenges to overcome, but it was no surprise to see the two inside-dominant ball-winners in Isla Wiencke and Hannah Brodie stand up for their sides. Wiencke won a massive 11 clearances and seven clearances as well as laid five tackles from 24 disposals, while Brodie finished with 25 disposals, seven clearances and three inside 50s in defeat.

Wiencke was well supported by a couple of over-agers in Amelie Prosser-Shaw (23 disposals, five clearances, seven inside 50s and two goals) and Ellie Hall (22 disposals, five marks and four tackles), while top-age prospect Sophia Gaukrodger recorded 20 disposals, five tackles, seven inside 50s and kicked a goal in the win. Majella Day added another three goals to her name, as developing cross-code ruck Yasmeen Janschek used her height to advantage with 39 hitouts and four clearances.

Brodie had 12 more touches than any other Jet, with Jazmine Dalli (13 disposals, five tackles, five clearances and a goal) working hard going forward, while coming out of defence the likes of Makaylah Brne (13 disposals, three marks and four rebound 50s), Ellie Pawlowski (13 disposals, two marks, four tackles and three rebound 50s) and Alex McBride-Loane (12 disposals, three marks, three tackles and four rebound 50s) all tried hard.

While the Giants Academy players will head back to their respective AFL Sydney and AFL Canberra clubs, a handful will get the opportunity to represent the Allies at the 2025 AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships. For the Western Jets, they have an extended break until June 7 where they face-off against the GWV Rebels at Mars Stadium.

WESTERN JETS 0.0 | 1.1 | 2.2 | 2.2 (14)
GIANTS ACADEMY 4.3 | 6.5 | 9.6 | 10.11 (71)

GOALS:
Western Jets: J. Dalli, L. Kerry
Giants Academy: M. Day 3, A. Prosser-Shaw 2, S. Gaukrodger, M. Doubell, M. Stevens, L. Quigley, A. Berry

RMC BEST:
Western Jets: H. Brodie, J. Dalli, M. Brne, A. McBride-Loane, E. Pawlowski
Giants Academy: I. Wiencke, A. Prosser-Shaw, S. Gaukrodger, M. Day, E. Hall

EASTERN RANGES 2.2 | 3.7 | 4.7 | 8.10 (58)
SWANS ACADEMY 0.0 | 1.0 | 2.1 | 3.1 (19)

IN A NUTSHELL

A four-goal final term sealed the deal for Eastern Ranges at Box Hill, handing Sydney Swans Academy its first defeat of the season by 39 points in challenging wet conditions.

KEY PLAYERS

Eastern Ranges

Brylee Anderson – 28 disposals, 2 marks, 9 tackles, 7 clearances, 4 inside 50s
Emily Rankin – 27 disposals, 5 tackles, 4 clearances, 5 inside 50s, 2 rebound 50s
Josephine Bamford – 20 disposals, 5 tackles, 28 hitouts, 3 clearances, 5 inside 50s

Swans Academy

Frances Walsh – 22 disposals, 5 tackles, 4 inside 50s, 3 rebound 50s
Emma Juneja – 19 disposals, 4 marks, 6 tackles, 3 clearances, 3 inside 50s
Alex Neyland – 13 disposals, 3 marks, 7 tackles, 3 clearances

NEXT ROUND

Eastern Ranges vs. Calder Cannons | Sun Jun 1, 11:00am @ Kilsyth Recreation Reserve
Swans Academy vs. Oakleigh Chargers | Sat Jun 30, 11:00am @ Warrawee Park

TASMANIA DEVILS 2.1 | 2.3 | 3.5 | 3.6 (24)
GEELONG FALCONS 1.3 | 2.4 | 3.4 | 4.4 (28)

IN A NUTSHELL

Geelong Falcons only conceded one goal after quarter time while kicking a major in each quarter to grind out a low-scoring, tight win against Tasmania Devils on the Apple Isle.

KEY PLAYERS

Tasmania Devils

Matilda Lange – 23 disposals, 2 marks, 3 tackles, 8 clearances, 4 inside 50s, 4 rebound 50s
Priya Bowering – 20 disposals, 9 tackles, 6 clearances, 2 inside 50s, 4 rebound 50s
Evie Ward – 15 disposals, 2 tackles, 5 inside 50s

Geelong Falcons

Georgia Tyrrell – 41 disposals, 18 tackles, 12 clearances, 6 inside 50s, 2 rebound 50s
Stella Huxtable – 31 disposals, 2 marks, 7 tackles, 6 clearances, 4 inside 50s, 3 goals
Ava Bilyk – 29 disposals, 4 marks, 6 tackles, 7 clearances, 2 inside 50s, 4 rebound 50s

NEXT ROUND

Tasmania Devils vs. Dandenong Stingrays | Sat May 31, 1:30pm @ Shepley Oval
Geelong Falcons vs. Calder Cannons | Sat Jun 7, 11:00am @ Deakin University, Waurn Ponds

BENDIGO PIONEERS 1.0 | 1.0 | 3.4 | 4.4 (28)
GWV REBELS 4.0 | 7.5 | 8.5 | 14.9 (93)

IN A NUTSHELL

A seven goals to one opening half and then six-goal final term told the tale of the tape for the match between GWV Rebels and Bendigo Pioneers, where the former put the foot down at times and proved far too strong.

KEY PLAYERS

Bendigo Pioneers

Ella Jeffrey – 21 disposals, 3 marks, 4 tackles, 5 clearances, 6 inside 50s, 3 rebound 50s
Issy Boulton – 19 disposals, 2 marks, 4 tackles, 4 clearances, 3 inside 50s, 5 rebound 50s, 1 goal
Sage Dennis – 16 disposals, 10 marks, 3 clearances, 2 inside 50s, 4 rebound 50s

GWV Rebels

Maggie Johnstone – 23 disposals, 5 marks, 3 tackles, 5 clearances, 5 inside 50s, 2 rebound 50s, 2 goals, 3 behinds
Isabella Davies – 29 disposals, 5 marks, 5 tackles, 7 clearances, 7 inside 50s, 2 goals
Jovie Skewes-Clinton – 15 disposals, 5 marks, 5 tackles, 4 inside 50s, 2 goals

NEXT ROUND

Bendigo Pioneers vs. Gippsland Power | Sun Jun 1, 1:30pm @ Windy Hill
GWV Rebels vs. Western Jets | Sat Jun 7, 11:00am @ Mars Stadium

NORTHERN KNIGHTS 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 2.2 (14)
SUNS ACADEMY 0.2 | 3.3 | 5.5 | 7.7 (49)

IN A NUTSHELL

In a match where both sides were missing key players, Gold Coast Suns Academy got on the board in the 2025 season, kicking seven goals to one after quarter time to record a comfortable 35-point win at Preston City Oval.

KEY PLAYERS

Northern Knights

Scarlett Johnson – 26 disposals, 4 marks, 9 tackles, 3 inside 50s, 5 rebound 50s
Katelyn Busuttil – 19 disposals, 2 marks, 7 tackles, 4 clearances, 4 inside 50s, 1 goal
Maddison Meagher – 16 disposals, 2 marks, 4 tackles, 4 clearances, 2 rebound 50s, 1 goal

Suns Academy

Mikayla Nurse – 29 disposals, 3 tackles, 9 clearances, 7 inside 50s
Alannah Welsh – 18 disposals, 3 marks, 6 tackles, 3 inside 50s, 3 goals
Annabelle Foat – 18 disposals, 2 marks, 9 tackles, 3 clearances, 2 inside 50s

NEXT ROUND

Northern Knights vs. Gippsland Power | Sat Jun 7, 12:00pm @ Genis Steel Oval
Suns Academy have finished their Coates Talent League Girls season.

GIPPSLAND POWER 4.2 | 6.6 | 9.11 | 12.13 (85)
CALDER CANNONS 3.1 | 4.1 | 5.1 | 6.3 (39)

IN A NUTSHELL

Gippsland Power shook off a first quarter challenge from Calder Cannons to run out 46-point winners over Calder Cannons to notch up a third straight victory in season 2025.

KEY PLAYERS

Gippsland Power

Abby Hobson – 21 disposals, 12 marks, 3 tackles, 4 inside 50s, 4 goals, 2 behinds
Rebecca Fitzpatrick – 17 disposals, 3 marks, 3 hitouts, 2 inside 50s, 2 rebound 50s, 2 goals, 2 behinds
Ella Stoddart – 16 disposals, 5 marks, 3 tackles, 5 inside 50s, 2 rebound 50s

Calder Cannons

Chloe Baker-West – 41 disposals, 4 marks, 4 tackles, 9 clearances, 3 inside 50s, 8 rebound 50s, 1 goal
Shauna McElligott – 14 disposals, 3 marks, 4 tackles, 2 clearances, 2 rebound 50s, 2 goals
Taylah Gilcrist – 15 disposals, 3 marks, 4 tackles, 3 rebound 50s

NEXT ROUND

Gippsland Power vs. Bendigo Pioneers | Sun Jun 1, 1:30pm @ Windy Hill
Calder Cannons vs. Eastern Ranges | Sun Jun 1, 11:00am @ Kilsyth Recreation Reserve

OAKLEIGH CHARGERS 1.5 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 7.9 (51)
LIONS ACADEMY 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.3 (9)

IN A NUTSHELL

In a defensive scrap for the most part, Oakleigh Chargers kept their unbeaten record in the 2025 season alive with a commanding seven-goal win over Brisbane Lions Academy at Windy Hill on Sunday.

KEY PLAYERS

Oakleigh Chargers

Chloe Bown – 36 disposals, 3 marks, 5 tackles, 10 clearances, 5 inside 50s
Molly Phillips – 21 disposals, 3 marks, 10 tackles, 5 inside 50s
Bailee Martin – 19 disposals, 3 marks, 2 tackles, 2 clearances, 3 goals, 3 behinds

Lions Academy

Molly Ferguson – 27 disposals, 2 marks, 6 tackles, 5 clearances, 2 rebound 50s
Ameleia Murray – 13 disposals, 6 marks, 6 tackles, 7 rebound 50s
Kaiya Hides – 12 disposals, 5 tackles, 3 clearances, 3 rebound 50s

NEXT ROUND

Oakleigh Chargers vs. Swans Academy | Sat May 31, 11:00am @ Warrawee Park
Lions Academy have finished their Coates Talent League Girls season.

MURRAY BUSHRANGERS 0.6 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 3.10 (28)
SANDRINGHAM DRAGONS 3.1 | 4.4 | 8.9 | 11.10 (76)

IN A NUTSHELL

Sandringham Dragons came home from Shepparton happy with a seven goals to one second half, kicking away from Murray Bushrangers after a tighter first half where the Bushies had nine scoring shots to eight.

KEY PLAYERS

Murray Bushrangers

Nikhita Spiteri – 30 disposals, 9 tackles, 7 clearances, 6 inside 50s
Rose Bell – 23 disposals, 2 marks, 4 tackles, 3 inside 50s, 11 rebound 50s
Carmela Perri – 21 disposals, 7 tackles, 4 clearances, 5 inside 50s, 1 goal

Sandringham Dragons

Macy Watkins – 21 disposals, 5 tackles, 7 clearances, 3 inside 50s
Chloe Shipton – 20 disposals, 2 marks, 2 tackles, 2 clearances, 4 inside 50s, 2 rebound 50s
Maya Duane – 16 disposals, 2 marks, 5 tackles, 3 clearances, 6 inside 50s, 2 goals

NEXT ROUND

Murray Bushrangers vs. Northern Territory Academy | Sun Jun 1, 11:30am @ La Trobe University, Bundoora
Sandringham Dragons vs. Northern Territory Academy | TBC (Round 7)