2026 Talent League Girls PF notes: Oakleigh Chargers vs. Murray Bushrangers
OAKLEIGH Chargers had to work for it, but got the job done against a gallant Murray Bushrangers in the Talent League Girls Preliminary Final, holding on despite a late flurry to get up by 11 points. The Chargers won 7.7 (49) to 5.8 (38), and looked comfortable when 24 points up midway through the final […]
2026 TLG Player Focus: Evie Henley (Murray Bushrangers)
MURRAY Bushrangers’ season came to an end at the hands of Oakleigh Chargers in Saturday’s Preliminary Final at Shepley Oval, the top-ranked Metro side proving too strong in a 7.7 (49) to 5.8 (38) win to book a Grand Final berth. The Bushrangers did not go quietly, and a huge part of that resistance was […]
2026 CTLG Team Review: Tasmania Devils
TASMANIA Devils had a really strong trio at the top of the talent pool this year, and while they missed games due to national championships duties, still showed their stuff when available. Boasting the pick one favourite for 2027, the Devils also have a number of other developable talents who finished their bottom-age seasons. SEASON […]
2026 Talent League Girls PF notes: Dandenong Stingrays vs. Eastern Ranges
A GRAND final rematch that lived up to all expectations, unbeaten Dandenong Stingrays sought revenge on reigning premiers Eastern Ranges by coming away with an impressive 21-point win at Shepley Oval. The Stingrays advanced through to the grand final in just under a fortnight’s time thanks to a blistering 4.4 to 0.2 first term, leading […]
2026 CTLG Team Review: Geelong Falcons
HEADLINED by a couple of stars, Geelong Falcons showed how good they could be with a full squad available. The Falcons reached the finals series and very nearly caused the upset of the year against the unbeaten Dandenong Stingrays before falling agonisingly short of the win. The Falcons pushed the ladder leaders all the way, […]
VFLW Finals wrap: Pies dash Dogs’ dream as Port pips Blues
COLLINGWOOD is set for another grand final rematch with North Melbourne Werribee after surviving an epic thriller against the Western Bulldogs in the VFL Women’s Elimination Final. The Magpies secured their place in the preliminary stage with the narrowest of wins, joined in the penultimate round by Port Melbourne who rolled fourth placed Carlton to […]
Purple Patch: Magic Marsh turns it on in stunning first term
WITH a Talent League Girls Grand Final spot up for grabs, Dandenong Stingrays’ top-ager Scarlett Marsh produced one of the most impact-per-possession quarters in the hottest of heats to provide her team with a blistering start in Saturday’s preliminary final. The Stingrays booted 4.4 (28) to 0.2 (2) in the opening quarter against the Eastern […]
2026 CTLG Team Review: Northern Knights
AFTER a rocky start to the season, Northern Knights’ younger cohort joined the fight and the metropolitan side strung together a host of Talent League Girls victories. The Knights remained in finals contention right up until the penultimate round when they went down to Eastern Ranges, finishing just outside the post-season spots. SEASON 2026 SNAPSHOT […]
Bull Sharks end Southport’s three-peat bid in QAFLW boilover
BOND University has stunned back-to-back premier Southport to claim the 2026 QAFL Women’s flag, running out 6.4 (40) to 3.4 (22) winners at Brighton Homes Arena on Sunday and denying the Sharks an unprecedented three-peat. Shannon Nolan was imperious throughout, collecting 26 disposals, nine tackles and six clearances to claim the Best on Ground Medal, […]
AFL Sydney Finals wrap: Bombers survive extra-time epic as Students snatch classic
DEFENCE, defence and defence – with a healthy dose of wind – defined a see-sawing weekend of AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division semi-final football at Blacktown International Sportspark, with reigning premiers North Shore Bombers needing extra time to see off Manly Warringah Wolves, before Sydney University snatched a one-point classic over UNSW-ES Bulldogs a day […]
