State of Play: 2026 Talent League Girls (Country)
THREE of the four Talent League Girls Country sides are locked in to the knockout finals in a few weeks with the dominant Dandenong Stingrays – 22 points clear on top – Tasmania Devils and Murray Bushrangers all unable to be dislodged from the post-season series. Geelong Falcons’ win over Greater Western Victoria (GWV) Rebels […]
2026 Talent League Girls R19 notes: Geelong Falcons vs. GWV Rebels
GEELONG Falcons notched up back-to-back wins with their star power in-tow as they defeated rivals Greater Western Victoria (GWV) Rebels by 32 points at Leopold Memorial Reserve for Round 19 of the Talent League Girls competition. The Falcons had 17 scoring shots to five in a scrappy, muddy contest that saw 202 tackles laid in […]
2026 SANFLW Player Focus: Miyu Endersby (Central District)
ENDING her SANFLW home-and-away campaign with a record-breaking performance, Miyu Endersby controlled the ruck contest as Central District defeated Glenelg 6.9 (45) to 4.6 (30) in Round 14. The 179cm top-age tall amassed a SANFLW-record 54 hitouts, while also working hard around the ground with 15 disposals, six marks and five tackles in the Bulldogs’ […]
2026 State Academy notes: WAFLW – W1 Finals
FINALS action got underway in the WAFL Women’s competition for 2026 and the nine sides that started the year were cut to just four, and now three remain after the first weekend of post-season action. We took note of how the State Academy representatives fared across each game. All notes are the opinion of the […]
2026 Talent League Girls R19 notes: Western Jets vs. Eastern Ranges
IN ONE of the Talent League Girls games of the season, Western Jets stunned reigning premiers Eastern Ranges by a point in a thriller at Avalon Airport Oval. In the first game of a double-header with the respective boys regions, the Jets girls lead by as much as 21 points six minutes into the fourth […]
New Sydney Football League (SFL) to commence in 2027
NEW SOUTH Wales will have a premier state league in 2027, with the Sydney Football League (SFL) announced to start next season. The aim of the competition is to provide a clear second tier in the state similar to the QAFL Women’s, whereas previously talent had been split across multiple leagues headlined by AFL Sydney. […]
2026 TLG Player Focus: Leni Lockyer (Oakleigh Chargers)
OAKLEIGH Chargers took care of Calder Cannons at Warrawee Park on Saturday, running out 53-point winners, 10.13 (73) to 2.8 (20), in Round 19 of the Talent League Girls. Among the more understated contributors was Leni Lockyer, who spent the full four quarters in defence and finished with 20 disposals, five marks and three rebound […]
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 […]
2026 Talent League Girls R19 notes: Bendigo Pioneers vs. Tasmania Devils
TASMANIA DEVILS proved too strong for Bendigo Pioneers in the Round 19 Talent League Girls contest, having 24 scoring shots to six in the victory at Shepley Oval. The Devils piled on 10 of those scoring shots in the first term, and while inaccuracy hurt, they booted 9.5 after quarter time to get more bang […]
Around the Country: Wolves run rampant as Students bounce back
LADDER leaders Manly Warringah Wolves produced one of the most destructive performances of the season in Round 16, piling on 30 goals to decimate the Pennant Hills Demons by 197 points. The colossal victory ensures the Wolves remain a game clear on top of the AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division ladder, while Sydney University also […]
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 […]
VFLW R13 wrap: Borough hold off Dogs’ late charge in another one-point classic
FOR the second week running the Western Bulldogs were involved in a one-point VFLW thriller – but this time they finished on the wrong side of it, with Port Melbourne surviving a two-goal final-term surge to escape with a 6.6 (42) to 6.5 (41) victory. Western Bulldogs 6.5 (41) def. by Port Melbourne 6.6 (42) […]
