South Australia confirms 2026 U16 Girls Academy
GUNNING for an incredible fourth straight title, South Australia’s Under 16 Girls’ squad for 2026 has been released. Bek McMahon – who was at the helm for the past three titles – takes over the reins again, with 47 players named from across the eight SANFLW clubs. Norwood is the most represented club in the […]
South Australia announces U18 Girls Academy
SOUTH Australia has cast an eye to the next two drafts with the announcement of the 2026 Under 18 Girls Academy announced yesterday. The 46-player squad features the Croweaters’ four National Academy members and countless players who have already impressed at SANFLW level. Among those in the squad are South Adelaide duo Emma Charlton and […]
Buck “proud” of Blues’ season
DESPITE bowing out in the penultimate round of the season, Carlton coach Matthew Buck said he was “really proud” of what the developing side had been able to achieve in 2025. The Blues went down to Brisbane at Brighton Homes Arena in a preliminary final defeat, with the Lions booting six third quarter goals to […]
Stinear departs after 10 memorable seasons
MELBOURNE premiership coach Mick Stinear announced he would be stepping down from the Dees after a decade in the role. One of only two foundation coaches remaining in the league – with Brisbane’s Craig Starcevich – Stinear won a premiership and guided the Dees to a top four finish in an incredible eight seasons. Stinear […]
Lions Svarc lit to reach fourth straight grand final
A PERFORMANCE that even coach Craig Starcevich conceded he never saw coming, Ruby Svarc‘s career night of four goals from 13 disposals helped Brisbane power past Carlton to reach a fourth straight AFL Women’s Grand Final. The Blues lead their preliminary final early, before Brisbane answered through the second term thank to hard work and […]
Crocker proud of Roos’ prelim “response”
NORTH Melbourne’s incredible 25-game winning streak was in grave danger at three quarter time, with the Roos on the ropes against a plucky Melbourne side, but Roos coach Darren Crocker could not have been more proud of how his side responded in the last as they came away with the 6.10 (46) to 5.6 (36) […]
2025 AFLW Finals preview: Brisbane vs. Carlton
BRISBANE is on the verge of yet another grand final appearance having featured in the past three deciders – and six of the eight in total – and standing in the Lions’ way is a plucky Carlton side that has shot into the finals series and is now just one win away from reaching the […]
2025 AFLW Finals preview: North Melbourne vs. Melbourne
ARGUABLY the game of the year takes place tomorrow afternoon at Ikon Park when North Melbourne takes on Melbourne in a first-against-second preliminary final. Though touted to meet in the grand final, a qualifying loss to the Lions meant the Dees faced the Roos a week early, and a spot in the grand final is […]
Tregellis “absolutely” still chasing AFLW dream
A LATE bloomer to the sub-elite junior footballing pathways, Abbey Tregellis has never lost the hunger to reach the AFL Women’s. Overlooked as a top-ager and over-ager at the Dandenong Stingrays, then a third draft went by without result after a successful year at the Southern Saints and now, off the back of her best […]
Clarke “proud” of group despite finals exit
WHILE Adelaide’s rollercoaster season ended on a dip, retiring Crows coach Matthew Clarke said he was always going to be “proud” of the playing group and the way the team went about its business on and off the field. “Immediately after a loss you’re a bit flat but ultimately its a really impressive group of […]
