Scouting Notes: Power defender surges in stocks
THE ANNUAL Country triple-header in Bendigo kicked off Round 4 of the Talent League on Friday, with the hosts beaten by Gippsland in game one. Power key defender Clancy Snell was a standout, continuing to elevate his stocks among the pool of talls. We took note of the top prospects and performers. >> Scouting Notes: […]
2026 TLG Round 2: Country games notes
A TRIPLE treat in Bendigo was just what the fans were after as the six Victorian country sides descended on Queen Elizabeth Oval last weekend. Across a full day of action on Sunday, Gippsland Power, Murray Bushrangers and Dandenong Stingrays all came away with four points having defeated their respective opponents. We took note of […]
2026 Talent League Girls Player Focus: Lacey Nihill (Bendigo Pioneers)
LACEY Nihill’s bottom-age season with Bendigo Pioneers drew plenty of attention from those watching the Talent League Girls closely, and her top-age campaign is shaping as the season where she puts her name squarely in the draft conversation. The utility showed why in a losing cause against Gippsland Power Queen Elizabeth Oval, where the Pioneers […]
Head-to-Head: Carmela Perri vs. Milly Shortal
TWO OF the more intriguing prospects in this year’s Talent League Girls crop went head-to-head in Round 2 at Queen Elizabeth Oval, with Carmela Perri and Milly Shortal producing massive individual performances in what was otherwise a impressive 32-point Murray Bushrangers win over the Greater Western Victoria (GWV) Rebels. >> AFLW DRAFT Q&A: Carmela Perri […]
Process-driven Eagles focus on consistency
AFTER a breakout campaign that saw previous non-finalists Woodville-West Torrens rise up to play in the SANFL Women’s Grand Final, Eagles coach Narelle Smith said the team is just focused on continuing the upward trajectory in 2026. While the ultimate prize eluded them on the last day of the season when an experienced South Adelaide […]
Smith got South Australian balance right in Vic win
WHILE she did not read too much into any pre-match predictions, South Australian coach Narelle Smith was “really pleased” that her side could knock off a “fully loaded” Victorian outfit when the SANFLW got up in the annual State Game on Saturday by two points. The Croweaters won 3.4 (22) to 2.8 (20) to reverse […]
Scouting Notes: Ranges mids shine, Dragons demolish Calder
AMONG the three all-Metro fixtures in Round 4 of the Talent League, Eastern Ranges pulled off a great escape against Oakleigh on Saturday night. Earlier on the same day, Sandringham flexed its muscles to thump Calder by 87 points on home soil. We took note of the best prospects and performers from either game. >> […]
Talent League Player Focus: Gus Teixeira (Sandringham Dragons)
SANDRINGHAM Dragons were delivered a boost in Round 4 with the return of explosive midfielder-forward Gus Teixeira. After a foot injury delayed the start to his top-age campaign, the 181cm prospect posted 20 disposals and two goals as the Dragons thrashed Calder at RSEA Park on Saturday. Teixeira was part of Sandringham’s Grand Final side […]
2026 TL Girls Role Change Focus: Scarlett Marsh
DANDENONG Stingrays kick-started their 2026 Talent League Girls season, accounting for Geelong Falcons by 39 points in a comfortable victory. While the Stingrays have no lack of talent at their disposal disposal, one of the more compelling storylines of the afternoon was how top-age defender-turned-midfielder Scarlett Marsh went moving into a predominant on-ball role. We […]
Glenelg “excited” about experience and youth mix
GLENELG coach Talia Radan can’t wait for Round 1 of the SANFL Women’s to kick off this weekend, as the second year coach is excited for what the Bays can produce in 2026. They bottomed out last season in what was a “reset year” for the club, and while Radan insisted there were “no expectations […]
