2026 Talent League Girls R7 notes: Lions Academy vs. Eastern Ranges
BRISBANE Lions Academy completed its 2026 Talent League Girls campaign undefeated with a hard-fought win over reigning premiers Eastern Ranges. The defeat marked back-to-back losses for the Ranges after they fell to the Swans the week before, though they did start promisingly enough at Brighton Homes Arena, booting three goals to one in the first […]
Scouting Notes: Giants get going late to defeat Dandenong
THE GREATER Western Sydney (GWS) Giants Academy produced a seven-goal final quarter to kick away to their fourth-straight victory at Shepley Oval on Saturday afternoon. After an inaccurate third term which yielded nine behinds, the visitors straightened up to salute 13.20 (98) to 10.10 (70). Kicking to the wind-advantaged end in term four, GWS was […]
Scouting Notes: Swans sink Falcons in battle of the birds
THE SYDNEY Swans Academy capped off an undefeated Talent League stint, defeating Geelong by 75 points in Blacktown on Saturday afternoon. Sporting new numbers and a flashy red kit, the hosts piled on five goals in each quarter to canter to a sixth-straight victory, 20.9 (129) to 7.12 (54). In a ruthless scoring display, the […]
2026 Talent League Girls Player Focus: Kya Wills-Rawlings (Brisbane Lions Academy)
KYA Wills-Rawlings was a constant presence on the wing for the Brisbane Lions Academy in their 10.9 (69) to 5.7 (37) victory over the Eastern Ranges in Round 7. The talented prospect showcased her elite athletic traits, combining speed and endurance to rack up 29 disposals and provide relentless run and carry. Winning 24 of […]
2026 Talent League Girls Review: Sydney Swans Academy
THE Sydney Swans Academy entered the 2026 Coates Talent League Girls season with a talented squad featuring a mix of top-age draft prospects, over-age experience, and exciting bottom-age talent. With an extended fixture, the Swans Academy showcased their depth and development throughout the season, producing some dominant performances and unearthing hidden gems. 2026 Season Recap […]
2026 Talent League Girls R7 notes: Oakleigh Chargers vs. Western Jets
OAKLEIGH Chargers got back on the winners’ list after a tough start to the year given their fixtures, defeating Western Jets by 35 points at Warrawee Park. The Chargers lead all throughout he game, and kicked away with four third quarter goals to seal the victory as some usual suspects stood up despite Oakleigh missing […]
AFL confirms Tasmania’s list establishment rules
A FIVE million dollar Signing Bonus, a dozen of the most talented 17-year-old prospects, up to 50 total players on the list and access to any Tasmanian-born or raised prospects, are the son of a Tasmanian born 100-gamer and seven of the first 14 picks in the 2027 AFL Draft were among the concessions confirmed […]
2026 Talent League Girls Review: GWS Giants Academy
The GWS Giants Academy entered the 2026 Coates Talent League Girls season with high expectations after an undefeated 2025 campaign. With an extended fixture and a talented squad featuring a mix of top-age draft prospects and exciting bottom-age talent, the Giants Academy showcased their depth and development throughout the season. This review recaps their 2026 […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 Western Australia U18 vs. U20
GEORGE Gale‘s last gasp goal handed the West Australian Under 18s a six-point win over their Under 20 counterparts on Saturday morning. In the last of the younger side’s six trial games, they were made to fight back from deficits at the first two breaks and late lead chances in a thrilling finish at Leederville […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 South Australia U18 vs. U20
SOUTH Australia’s Under 18 side got its trial period underway on a winning note, defeating the SA Under 20s by 23 points in Saturday’s annual SANFL Talent Clash. Leading at every break, the more junior outfit was only outscored in term four – by a single point – before saluting at Maughan Thiem Kia Oval. […]
