Scouting Notes: Bushies outgun Cannons to break win drought
MURRAY Bushrangers broke through for their first win of the 2026 Talent League season, holding firm to beat Calder by 14 points in Craigieburn on Sunday. The Round 10 clash was defined by Murray’s defensive solidity, winning the tackle count 57-30 and maintaining possession with an emphasis on kicks. What’s more, the Bushies made better […]
Scouting Notes: Chargers overcome inaccuracy to raid Rebel territory
OAKLEIGH Chargers have notched up their fourth win of the season after defeating the GWV Rebels by 18 points in their Round 10 clash at Mars Stadium. The visitors posted a whopping 30 scoring shots but managed just one more goal than their game opponents, who were again led valiantly by star midfielder Ethan Drever. […]
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Julia Faulkner
FEW players in the 2026 AFLW draft crop do more with less than Julia Faulkner. The Woodville-West Torrens forward-midfielder is one of the most underrated prospects in South Australia, bringing clean hands, smart decision-making and elite defensive pressure to everything she does. A product of the Eagles’ high-performance environment, Faulkner has taken enormous strides across […]
2026 Talent League Girls Player Focus: Peggy Rock (Northern Territory)
A PRESTIGIOUS bottom-age talent with a couple of Northern Territory MVPs and All-Australians, Peggy Rock was at her brilliant best across Rounds 7 and 8 in the Talent League Girls, averaging 23.5 disposals, 3.0 marks, and 7.0 tackles per match. Known for her ferocious work rate, physical pressure, and clean ball-handling skills, Rock put together […]
PROFILED | 2026 AFL Mid-Season draftees
THE 2026 AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft has come and gone, with 18 of a possible 19 selections made in Tuesday night’s intake. West Australian native Jaxon Artemis was taken with pick one to Essendon, making up a cohort of 17 players who have not previously had an AFL opportunity. On the other side of the […]
PICK-BY-PICK: 2026 AFL Mid-Season Draft
A BUMPER Mid-Season Draft saw 18 players added to AFL lists, with Collingwood and Melbourne fulfilling all three selections, and West Coast also taking a couple as Port Adelaide passed its third selection. Aged between 19 and 27, the VFL was a massive source for clubs with 11 of the draftees coming from the competition, […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 South Australia vs. NSW/ACT Academies
THE COMBINED Giants and Swans Academies have raided South Australia with a seven-point win over the Croweaters at Norwood Oval on Saturday morning. Leading at every break, the NSW/ACT contingent held off a late surge from the hosts to salute 11.9 (75) to 9.14 (68) in their annual trial game. It was an incredibly even […]
Around the Country: Dominant wins headline AFL Sydney Round 7
AFL SYDNEY Women’s Premier Division returned with a bang in Round 7 after a league-wide bye. Powerhouse clubs stamped their authority with dominant victories, draft prospects shone brightly, and some of the league’s most decorated stars reminded everyone of their class. From Sydney University’s massive triple-digit triumph to a hard-fought battle at Waverley Oval, the […]
2026 WAFLW Round 8 wrap: Royals pull off another miracle comeback to sink Thunder again
EAST Perth has proven that lightning does indeed strike twice, pulling off an extraordinary one-point comeback victory over Peel Thunder at Lane Group Stadium to make it two remarkable come-from-behind wins against the same opponent in the same season. Returning from a representative league-wide bye, the Royals found themselves in a familiar position – chasing […]
South Australia confirms 2026 AFLW U18s squad
SOUTH Australia’s squad for the upcoming AFLW Under 18 Championships has been locked in, with the final 30 players officially named ahead of the first match on June 13. Always among the title contenders, the Croweaters boast a raft of National Academy members and future Academy members with balance across all three lines. South Adelaide […]
