Q&A: Chloe Gaunt (Brisbane Lions Academy)
A LATE bloomer to the code as well as admittedly getting more serious about her fitness over the off-season, athletic key forward Chloe Gaunt received a AFLW National Draft Combine invite. Bursting with potential as a 182cm utility who can roll into the ruck, the raw key showed glimpses of what she is capable of […]
Ross goes back to look towards future
QUEENSLAND defender Siobhan Ross switched ends to become more of a permanent back in 2024, with the Southport top-ager making the change in order to add a point of difference behind the ball. The predominantly tall forward was one of a number of impressive players up that end of the ground for the Maroons, so […]
O’Brien and Hickey crowned Queensland’s best
FORMER Gold Coast, St Kilda and West Coast ruck Tom Hickey, and crosscode netball star Steph O’Brien have been crowned Queensland’s best state league players at last night’s best and fairest awards ceremony. Hickey – now at Palm Beach Currumbin – was adjudged the best player in the QAFL competition, having dominated through the ruck […]
Scouting Notes: 2024 QAFLW Grand Final
SOUTHPORT claimed its maiden QAFL Women’s flag on the weekend, defeating Bond University in a huge performance at People First Stadium. There were nine Queensland State Academy members who showed out across both sides, and we took a look at their performances. All notes are the opinion of the individual author. SOUTHPORT: #15 Dekota Baron […]
Southport earns Shark bragging rights with QAFLW flag
THREE years after winning the QFAW Division one flag and earned promotion to the top flight in Queensland football, Southport has achieved its goal of winning a QAFLW premiership. The Sharks came runner-up in their maiden 2022 season, then went out in straight sets last year before holding firm and taking home the flag off […]
2024 QAFLW Grand Final preview: Southport vs. Bond University
TWO powerhouses of Queensland future draft prospects go head-to-head in the 2024 QAFL Women’s Grand Final. Both Shark-affiliated sides in Southport and Bond University are the two teams remaining alive in the competition, and will face-off on Sunday to determine the premier. DETAILS Sunday, August 25 @ 2:30pm AESTPeople First StadiumLive streamed via AFLQ YouTube […]
2024 AFLW U18s – Draft stocks rising
AHEAD of the final AFLW Under 18 Championships match between South Australia and Western Australia, we take a look at a prospect from each of the other state sides who stood up and took their chances across the carnival. For most, they were always around the mark, but have solidified their ability in comparison to […]
Scouting Notes: 2024 QAFLW Preliminary Final
BOND University booked its place in the 2024 QAFL Women’s Grand Final after a nail-biting win over Aspley Hornets last weekend, to face Southport in the decider. In the penultimate match, the sides had a combined six Queensland State Academy members and we took a look at how they performed. All notes are the opinion […]
Bull Sharks hang on in QAFLW nail-biter
BOND University has survived a gallant comeback from Aspley Hornets to book a spot in yet another QAFL Women’s Grand Final. The Bull Sharks looked on top for most of the match against the Hornets, but Aspley refused to yield, even having a late shot on goal in the final 30 seconds that was defended […]
Hornets and Bull Sharks face off for spot in QAFLW decider
ONE spot remains in the 2024 QAFL Women’s Grand Final, with Southport awaiting the winner of Aspley and Bond University. The two preliminary finalists go head-to-head with no turning back for the loser, while the winner gets a shot at glory. In a repeat of last year’s grand final, it was Bond University that took […]
