Scouting notes: 2024 AFLW U18s – Queensland vs. Allies
AFTER having opposite results from their respective first matches, the Allies bounced back from a 94-point defeat to roll Queensland who had defeated Vic Country at the same Brighton Homes Arena a week earlier. The Allies secured the 15-point win, with players from both sides impressing. We took note of some of the players who […]
Q&A: Kyla Forbes (Calder Cannons)
FEW players are as versatile as Calder Cannons’ Kyla Forbes who has played just about every possible position over the last few seasons. Starting as a pure forward, Forbes worked her way up to being a predominant forward and pinch-hitting in the midfield last season, to now primarily being a midfielder with forward minutes. However […]
Bombers clip Eagles wings in huge upset
NORTH Shore Bombers came from behind to deliver the upset of the 2024 AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division season, defeating East Coast Eagles a goal on Saturday. In a bid to keep in touch with the top sides, the Bombers handed the reigning premiers just their second loss of the season, coming away 6.5 (41) […]
State of Play: AFLW U18s after Round 2
FOUR teams are already two games into the 2024 AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships, while South Australia and Western Australia prepare to kick off their campaigns over the next few weeks. The Croweaters start theirs on Thursday while their opponents the Allies close the curtain on their national carnival, while the Sandgropers will host Queensland […]
PREVIEW | 2024 AFLW U18s: Vic Metro vs. Vic Country
AN ALL-Victorian clash awaits today at Marvel Stadium, with the Under 18 Vic Metro girls taking on Vic Country in a huge day for the national carnival. Both sides are coming off different results in Round 1, though after the Allies’ defeated Queensland yesterday, it shows anything can happen on any given day.
Allies surge to stunning upset over Queensland
A HARD-RUNNING and fierce Allies outfit has shaken the 2024 AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships up with a 15-point win over Queensland at Brighton Homes Arena today. The Allies led at every break, and even when challenged regained momentum to salute, 8.3 (51) to 5.6 (36) in ideal conditions. Coming off a 94-point loss to […]
PREVIEW | 2024 AFLW U18s: Queensland vs. Allies
QUEENSLAND will be looking for back-to-back wins in the 2024 AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships, when the Sunshine State plays host for the second time in as many weeks. Coming off a win over Vic Country, the Maroons face the Allies who were humbled by Vic Metro a fortnight ago, as both sides play their […]
Scouting Notes: 2024 AFL U16s – Tasmania vs. Swans Academy
SYDNEY Swans Academy won the 2024 AFL Under 16s Pool B title after being the sole undefeated side throughout the three-game series, with a 13-point win over Tasmania. In what was an epic conclusion to the national championships, the sides traded blows across the first three quarters as they kicked a combined 8.13, before piling […]
QAFLW teams converge on South Pine
ALL EIGHT QAFL Women’s clubs will head to South Pine Sporting Complex tomorrow as part of a massive day of action. The quartet of matches starting and 10am and running until 6pm at the venue means coaches and fans alike will get a great look at each of the other title contenders, as well as […]
Passionate Pies fan Dalgleish takes opportunities
TOP-AGE Vic Country representative Kayla Dalgleish is enjoying a strong season for Dandenong Stingrays in the Coates Talent League Girls competition, and backed up her form in that league with an eye-catching performance up forward for her state last weekend. Dalgleish kicked two of her side’s four goals – as well as two behinds – […]
Woomeras and Medleys to face-off in Brisbane
PROMISING footballers from around the country with Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander and Multicultural backgrounds will get the opportunity to take the field in a couple of showcase matches at Brighton Homes Arena on Saturday. Girls aged 15 and under with Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander background are eligible for the Woomeras squad, while the […]
2024 AFLW U18s Player Focus: Mia Salisbury (Queensland)
PROMISING top-age Queenslander Mia Salisbury has adapted into life as a midfielder this year after a promising bottom-age national carnival as a defender. The Bond University draft eligible player was among the better players for the Suns Academy during its Coates Talent League Girls stint earlier in the year. In the absence of a host […]
