Champions Vic Metro dominate Under 18 All-Australian team
CHAMPIONS Vic Metro have contributed a high of 10 players to the 2026 AFL Under 18 All-Australian team, with prospects scattered across each line. West Australian star Heath Mellody was awarded the prestigious Larke Medal and named captain of the 23-player side. Named at half-back, Mellody proved to be a rampant playmaker throughout the carnival, […]
2026 State Academy notes: WAFLW – Round 16
ROUND 16 of the WAFL Women’s season saw the return of the West Australian Under 18s players following the conclusion of the national championships. With the State Academy members back in club colours, there were plenty of standout performances across the four matches as players looked to finish the season strongly. We took note of […]
2026 Talent League Girls R16 notes: Tasmania Devils vs. Sandringham Dragons
SANDRINGHAM Dragons secured an impressive 7.11 (53) to 5.4 (34) victory over Tasmania Devils on the Apple Isle in Round 16 of the Talent League Girls competition. The Dragons took control of the match by kicking the first four goals of the second half to establish a commanding five-goal lead, before the Devils fought back […]
2026 AFLW Under 18 Championships review: Vic Metro
VIC METRO arrived at the 2026 AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships chasing a third-straight title, and while two wins from the opening fortnight kept that dream alive, a costly loss to eventual champion South Australia proved the turning point. The Vics finished 2-2 and third overall, with defender Alli Allen collecting her side’s MVP award […]
2026 Talent League Girls R16 notes: Bendigo Pioneers vs. Geelong Falcons
GEELONG Falcons won the battle between two of the single win sides over the weekend, defeating Bendigo Pioneers by 54 points in a comprehensive performance at Queen Elizabeth Oval. Despite missing Vic Country MVP Ava Bilyk and National Academy member Greea McKeegan, the Falcons piled on seven goals to two in the first half and […]
2026 TLG Player Focus: Lacey Nihill (Bendigo Pioneers)
BENDIGO Pioneers utility and top-age draft prospect Lacey Nihill continued to show her worth as a prolific ball-winner in Round 16 of the Talent League Girls. Despite the Pioneers suffering a heavy 11.11 (77) to 3.5 (23) defeat at the hands of the Geelong Falcons, Nihill was a standout performer in the midfield, fighting hard […]
RECAP | 2026 AFL Under 18 National Championships
THE 2026 AFL Under 18 National Championships came to a close on Sunday, as Vic Metro completed an undefeated campaign to be crowned champions. Every other team bagged at least one win in a relatively even competition. We recap how it all unfolded across the 10 fixtures, with the Larke Medal and All-Australian team to […]
Scouting Notes: Dragons’ late surge downs Devils
SANDRINGHAM Dragons have kicked away to a 41-point victory over Tasmania in their standalone Round 19 fixture on Sunday. The visitors were potent throughout the day and kicked nine goals to two at one end of North Hobart Oval to run out with a comfortable, albeit slightly flattering, winning margin. The Devils regained several of […]
Around the Country: Southport strengthens grip on top spot as finals race tightens
THE QAFL Women’s competition saw some crucial matchups in Round 13, with Southport extending its lead at the top of the ladder with a dominant win over Bond University. Elsewhere, Aspley kept its finals hopes alive with an important victory over Morningside, while Wilston Grange, Coorparoo, and Broadbeach all secured important wins. Morningside 3.6 (24) […]
VFLW R10 wrap: Falcons edge out Zebras as Kangaroos continue dominant run
DAREBIN Falcons secured a thrilling four-point victory over the Sandringham Zebras in a tense battle to headline Round 10 of the VFL Women’s competition. Elsewhere, North Melbourne Werribee extended its undefeated streak, Collingwood made a massive statement against Box Hill, and Williamstown and Port Melbourne claimed important wins. Sandringham Zebras 5.3 (33) def. by Darebin […]
