BRISBANE Lions Academy became the first side on the board in the 2026 Talent League Girls competition with a hard-fought nine-point win over Gold Coast Suns Academy. Given the Swans and Giants Academies Round 1 match was cancelled due to the weather, the Lions and Suns were the only Talent League Girls teams to take to the field over the weekend and it was the former to come away with a 6.5 (41) to 4.8 (32) victory.

GOLD COAST SUNS ACADEMY 0.4 | 1.5 | 2.6 | 4.8 (32)
BRISBANE LIONS ACADEMY 0.1 | 3.3 | 4.4 | 6.5 (41)

IN A SENTENCE:

Brisbane Lions Academy booted three goals to one in the second term after a scrappy start, to gain the bragging rights over the Gold Coast Suns Academy in what promises to be a big year for the Lions Academy-tied prospects.

WHERE IT WAS WON:

Gold Coast Suns Academy won the hitouts (17-14), clearances (26-21) and rebound 50s (26-21).
Brisbane Lions Academy won the disposals (276-242), marks (71-23) and inside 50s (32-26).

BY THE NUMBERS:

Gold Coast Suns Academy

Sienna Burnham – 19 disposals, 7 tackles, 3 clearances, 3 rebound 50s
Annabelle Foat – 19 disposals, 2 marks, 2 tackles, 3 clearances, 3 rebound 50s
Stephanie Aguinaldo – 16 disposals, 5 tackles, 3 rebound 50s, 1 goal
Allie Cameron – 15 disposals, 9 tackles, 6 clearances, 3 inside 50s
Grace Cooper – 15 disposals, 5 marks, 2 inside 50s, 2 goals

Brisbane Lions Academy

Zoe Petrides – 23 disposals, 5 marks, 6 tackles, 3 clearances, 7 inside 50s
Ameleia Murray – 21 disposals, 5 marks, 4 tackles, 2 clearances, 3 inside 50s
Freya Ross – 18 disposals, 4 marks, 11 tackles, 6 clearances
Aiyana Pritchard – 11 disposals, 5 marks, 2 tackles, 4 inside 50s, 2 goals
Indiana Scheffler – 10 disposals, 4 marks, 2 tackles, 3 goals

UP NEXT:

Gold Coast Suns Academy vs. Sydney Swans Academy
Saturday, April 11, 12:30pm @ Blacktown International Sportspark

Brisbane Lions Academy vs. GWS Giants Academy
Saturday, April 11, 10am @ Blacktown International Sportspark