2026 Talent League Girls R10 notes: Oakleigh Chargers vs. Dandenong Stingrays
DANDENONG Stingrays came continued their impressive unbeaten streak with a strong 42-point victory over Oakleigh Chargers at Warrawee Park on the weekend. With the Chargers missing several key players due to the AFLW Academy-All Stars match, the Stingrays overcame a tight start and inaccuracy to win, 7.14 (56) to 2.2 (14). We took note of […]
2026 SANFLW R7 wrap: Bloods quell red-hot Roosters
WEST Adelaide has produced a resolute performance in difficult conditions to hold off an in-form North Adelaide side, beating the Roosters for a six-point win at Revo Fitness Oval in the opening game of Round 7 for the SANFLW, 4.4 (28) to 3.4 (22). The Bloods were under early pressure, the Roosters controlling disposal and […]
All Stars shine in four-point thriller over AFLW Academy
AFTER a couple of lean years, the All Stars side which had a new initiative of including bottom-agers got over the top of the AFLW National Academy by four points at Dingley on Sunday. Piling on the first four goals of the match, the All Stars looked in complete control, and while the class of […]
PREVIEW | 2026 SANFLW: Round 7
ROUND 7 of the SANFLW arrives on a Queen’s Birthday long weekend, with a number of the competition’s premier young talents called up to AFLW Academy and All Stars duties, the selectors across the competition have been forced to dig deep into their lists. Woodville-West Torrens remain the benchmark at 5-0-1, while South Adelaide, stripped […]
Why 2026 is the landmark year for New South Wales AFLW talent
THE Australian Football League Women’s (AFLW) landscape is on the precipice of a historic shift. For years, the national draft has been dominated by traditional football heartlands — metropolitan Melbourne, regional Victoria, South Australia, and the rapidly growing pipelines of Queensland. However, the 2026 AFLW Draft is shaping up to be the definitive tipping point […]
AFLW Academy to renew battle with All Stars
A NEW-LOOK All Stars lineup will look to take it up to a stacked National Academy outfit when the two sides clash at the Kennedy Community Centre on Sunday. The All Stars has previously only featured one over-age player, but in 2026, has also added five of the most promising talents for the 2027 AFLW […]
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Jacinta Eteuati
WESTERN Jets defender Jacinta Eteuati is an intercepting force who competes well in the air and comes from a rugby and netball background which equips the multicultural talent with plenty of unique weapons. Her for throughout 2026 earned her a spot in the final Vic Metro squad. We spoke to Eteuati at the Talent League […]
2026 AFL Sydney Women’s Player Focus: Madison McCarthy (Sydney University)
A DAMAGING two-way runner with a brilliant first quarter and two goals to her name, Sydney Swans Academy bottom-ager Madison McCarthy announced herself in Sydney University’s 10.9 (69) to 1.4 (10) victory over the St George Dragons in the AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division. The 172cm wing – who served as a defender for the […]
State Academy notes: 2026 SANFLW – Round 6
ROUND 6 of the SANFLW was played in wet and testing conditions that challenged every player on the ground, with the competition’s State Academy contingent again finding ways to make their presence felt. We took note of how each of the Academy members performed across the four games. All notes are the opinion of the […]
2026 Talent League Girls R9 notes: Gippsland Power vs Tasmania Devils
A GRANDSTAND finish saw an understrength Tasmania Devils outfit pull off an incredible heist from Gippsland Power with the last kick of the game. The Power lead all match – including 24-1 at quarter time and 11 points at the last change – before Olivia Lyons became the hero, booting two goals in the last […]
