GWS to enjoy Giant win before getting back to work
GWS GIANTS fans have done it tough over the years, but the Round 1 victory over West Coast gave a glimpse in what could be the future for the orange team. Defeating West Coast by 12 points at ENGIE Stadium, coach Cam Bernasconi was thrilled with the win and it seemed like a coming-of-age performance. […]
RECAP | Coaches Chat: 2026 AFLW Round 1
RETURNING for a second straight year, Rookie Me Central has delved into each of the 18 press conferences to hear from the coaches in the AFL Women’s and take a snippet of what they took from their respective matches. >> ST KILDA vs. CARLTON: St Kilda | Carlton
Saints “disappointed” with slow start in Blues’ loss
ST KILDA coach Nick Dal Santo said there were some clear areas to improve on from his side’s 26-point loss to Carlton at Marvel Stadium on Sunday, with a 33-point half-time deficit, high volume of turnovers and inability to capitalise on forward 50 entries were all on the agenda. Dal Santo’s Saints suffered a 9.12 […]
Blues Marvel at young guns after fast start
A SIX goals to one opening half set the scene for Carlton in the standalone Round 1 match against St Kilda, making it a memorable day for Bluebaggers as part of the double-header action at Marvel Stadium. Hoping to build on their rise up the ladder last season, the Blues held the Saints goalless until […]
Recruitment drive: Fresh Saints faces forge new path
ST KILDA will lay claim to its own reserves side for the first time since 1999 this year. After ceasing their alignment with Sandringham Zebras, who have also driven a strong recruiting campaign, the Saints have built their new VFL list with a focus on youth development and establishing culture. >> RECRUITMENT DRIVE: Sandringham | […]
EVERY CLUB | 2025 AFLW Draft team reviews
THE DUST has settled on this year’s AFLW Draft, which saw 60 players find new homes in Monday night’s event at Marvel Stadium. Across the last few days, Rookie Me Central has been unpacking each club’s respective hauls, revealing how they came together and granting a final grade. Click on the corresponding links below to […]
2025 AFLW Draft review: Western Bulldogs
COMPLETING our team-by-team review of the 2025 AFLW Draft, the Western Bulldogs also made just the minimum two selections, with a couple of draft bolters at their respective selections. One National Academy member who was gaining plenty of interest late had the trigger pulled in the first round, while a complete bolter thanks to her […]
2025 AFLW Draft review: West Coast
WEST Coast managed to secure the local young star, while also adding another exciting talent in the form of a Victorian utility in what was a relatively small draft crop after a huge one in 2024. The Eagles made finals for the first time and will be looking to build on that effort next season […]
Tasmanian AFLW list build concessions revealed
TASMANIA’S AFLW list build concessions have been revealed, with clubs informed on Wednesday of the Devils’ initial trade and draft mechanics. Set to enter the women’s competition in 2028, Tasmania will have exclusive access to local talent, on top of several draft handouts and unique free agency rules. >> SCROLL to see the full list […]
2025 AFLW Draft review: Sydney
SYDNEY managed to keep three homegrown Academy prospects despite having to let one go to crosstown rivals, GWS. The Swans had three top 20 talents within their ranks, and while Kiera Yerbury was the one left out of the three with only two possible bid matches, Sydney addressed a couple of key position spots, as […]
2026 CTLG Team Review: Eastern Ranges
EASTERN Ranges fell a win short of going to the last day of the season for the fourth straight year, bowing out in the preliminary final to eventual champions, Dandenong Stingrays. The Ranges have no shortage of talent across multiple years and will be a side that features heavily early on in December’s draft. SEASON […]
“Galvanised” Stingrays deliver maiden flag in undefeated season
AN IMMENSELY proud Nathan Boyd paid tribute to his Dandenong Stingrays girls and in particular the leadership group who overcame preseason challenges and the pressure of an undefeated season to lift the Talent League Girls premiership cup aloft. In the aftermath of premiership glory, Boyd described the feeling as “pretty surreal” watching his players celebrate […]
Roos continue dynasty with VFLW three-peat
WOMEN’S football’s most successful organisation added more silverware to the trophy cabinet yesterday with North Melbourne Werribee saluting in the VFL Women’s Grand Final. The Roos – who partnered with Werribee at the start of 2025 – continued on the same trajectory they have been on by winning a third straight VFLW flag to go […]
Deadeye Dandenong Stings wayward Chargers
DANDENONG Stingrays are Talent League Girls champions. Righting the wrongs of 2022 when the club went through the season undefeated only to fall at the last hurdle, the Stingrays were not going to let history repeat, and after trailing at quarter time, punished an inaccurate Oakleigh Chargers with an outstanding last three quarters to win […]
2026 Talent League Girls Grand Final preview: Oakleigh Chargers vs. Dandenong Stingrays
AN UNBEATEN season has earned Dandenong Stingrays their shot at a maiden Talent League Girls premiership, but it comes against a grand final-hardened side that has already won three flags. Oakleigh Chargers arrive at Whitten Oval as the top-ranked metropolitan team with six Draft Combine invitees, a pick one contender in attack and a fortnight […]
2026 VFLW Grand Final preview: Williamstown vs. North Melbourne Werribee
A COMPETITION that has never produced a three-peat meets a club that has never produced a premiership. Williamstown makes its first VFL Women’s Grand Final appearance after topping the ladder, while North Melbourne Werribee chases an unprecedented third consecutive flag. The Seagulls hold the minor premiership, the league’s best and fairest, its leading goalkicker and […]
PREVIEW | North Shore and Sydney University collide in AFL Sydney Women’s Grand Final
THE 2026 AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division season concludes with reigning premiers North Shore Bombers hosting Sydney University in Saturday’s Grand Final, a rematch of last year’s decider at Blacktown International Sportspark. AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division GRAND FINAL FIXTURE: North Shore Bombers vs. Sydney University | Grand Final | Saturday September 19, 1:50pm @ […]
2026 Talent League Girls Team of the Year
FEATURING all 13 regions, the AFL announced the 2026 Talent League Girls Team of the Year yesterday. The Team of the Year takes into consideration a player’s entire season, including performances through the Talent League, AFL National Championships, VFLW matches and any other matches through the talent pathway such as the National Academy showcase games. […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 National Futures Girls
NEXT year’s AFLW Draft class put on a fitting showcase match that resulted in Team McKenzie getting up by seven points over Team Fleming at Windy Hill on Sunday. With a stack of talent across both sides, we took a look at some of the players who impressed on the representative stage. TEAM FLEMING: #1 […]
Rock and Cooke earn Talent League best and fairests
A NORTHERN Territory bottom-ager and rising Northern Knights ball-winner were recognised as the best and fairest players in the respective Talent League competitions last night. Tenacious Peggy Rock – who also plays from the Greater Western Victoria (GWV) Rebels – took out the girls’ award, while Knights’ top-ager Harvie Cooke won the Morrish Medal. Rock […]
GWS to enjoy Giant win before getting back to work
GWS GIANTS fans have done it tough over the years, but the Round 1 victory over West Coast gave a glimpse in what could be the future for the orange team. Defeating West Coast by 12 points at ENGIE Stadium, coach Cam Bernasconi was thrilled with the win and it seemed like a coming-of-age performance. […]
RECAP | Coaches Chat: 2026 AFLW Round 1
RETURNING for a second straight year, Rookie Me Central has delved into each of the 18 press conferences to hear from the coaches in the AFL Women’s and take a snippet of what they took from their respective matches. >> ST KILDA vs. CARLTON: St Kilda | Carlton
Saints “disappointed” with slow start in Blues’ loss
ST KILDA coach Nick Dal Santo said there were some clear areas to improve on from his side’s 26-point loss to Carlton at Marvel Stadium on Sunday, with a 33-point half-time deficit, high volume of turnovers and inability to capitalise on forward 50 entries were all on the agenda. Dal Santo’s Saints suffered a 9.12 […]
Blues Marvel at young guns after fast start
A SIX goals to one opening half set the scene for Carlton in the standalone Round 1 match against St Kilda, making it a memorable day for Bluebaggers as part of the double-header action at Marvel Stadium. Hoping to build on their rise up the ladder last season, the Blues held the Saints goalless until […]
Recruitment drive: Fresh Saints faces forge new path
ST KILDA will lay claim to its own reserves side for the first time since 1999 this year. After ceasing their alignment with Sandringham Zebras, who have also driven a strong recruiting campaign, the Saints have built their new VFL list with a focus on youth development and establishing culture. >> RECRUITMENT DRIVE: Sandringham | […]
EVERY CLUB | 2025 AFLW Draft team reviews
THE DUST has settled on this year’s AFLW Draft, which saw 60 players find new homes in Monday night’s event at Marvel Stadium. Across the last few days, Rookie Me Central has been unpacking each club’s respective hauls, revealing how they came together and granting a final grade. Click on the corresponding links below to […]
2025 AFLW Draft review: Western Bulldogs
COMPLETING our team-by-team review of the 2025 AFLW Draft, the Western Bulldogs also made just the minimum two selections, with a couple of draft bolters at their respective selections. One National Academy member who was gaining plenty of interest late had the trigger pulled in the first round, while a complete bolter thanks to her […]
2025 AFLW Draft review: West Coast
WEST Coast managed to secure the local young star, while also adding another exciting talent in the form of a Victorian utility in what was a relatively small draft crop after a huge one in 2024. The Eagles made finals for the first time and will be looking to build on that effort next season […]
Tasmanian AFLW list build concessions revealed
TASMANIA’S AFLW list build concessions have been revealed, with clubs informed on Wednesday of the Devils’ initial trade and draft mechanics. Set to enter the women’s competition in 2028, Tasmania will have exclusive access to local talent, on top of several draft handouts and unique free agency rules. >> SCROLL to see the full list […]
