2025 AFLW U16s | Northern Territory review
NORTHERN Territory went down to the respective NSW Academies by 51 points (Giants) and 54 points (Swans) to finish bottom of Pool B at the 2025 AFLW Under 16 Development Championships. However, the Territory’s reigning MVP had a carnival to remember and a few others also caught the eye. RESULTS: Northern Territory 5.2 (32) def. […]
2025 WAFLW Player Focus: Maya Louvel-Finn
EVERYONE loves a draft smokey and East Fremantle defender Maya Louvel-Finn is having a year to remember for the Sharks. Having overcame an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in the past, and returned via a mix of Rogers Cup and League action last season, the top-age talent has not missed a beat in 2025. Named […]
AFLW Draft Q&A: Jordyn Allen
AN ATHLETIC prospect who can play inside, outside or off half-back, Eastern Ranges top-ager Jordyn Allen is an eye-catching talent. Capable of feats not too dissimilar to her Collingwood namesake, the Brisbane supporter is a member of the National Academy and is coming off donning the Australian jumper on the weekend. We spoke to Allen […]
2025 AFLW U16s | Tasmania review
TASMANIA unfortunately finished the AFLW Under 16s carnival without a win, but had every right to hold on against the Giants Academy in a heartbreaking defeat, while were competitive early against a strong Swans Academy in game one. RESULTS: Tasmania 4.5 (29) def. by Swans Academy 8.15 (63) | Scouting NotesTasmania 6.10 (46) def. by […]
2025 AFLW U16s | Giants Academy review
WHILE going another two-game carnival undefeated, the Giants Academy’s percentage was lower than their rivals Swans Academy which meant they handed over the Pool B AFLW Under 16s Development Championships title. Despite that, a dominant 51-point victory over Northern Territory was followed up by an inspiring two-point come-from-behind win against Tasmania when down by as […]
2025 AFLW draft class shines in big win
A STAR studded AFLW Academy produced a comprehensive 63-point win over the Under 20 All Stars at RSEA Park yesterday with a couple of strong midfielders earning MVP honours. While the Academy clearly had the top-end talent, there was still plenty to like from a host of All Stars including some 2025 AFLW Draft prospects. […]
2025 AFLW U16s | Vic Metro review
WHILE not quite being able to match South Australia’s percentage at the AFLW Under 16 Championships, Vic Metro still walked away undefeated following a strong campaign. That campaign included a big win over Gold Coast Suns Academy followed by a hard-fought come-from-behind victory over rivals Vic Country. RESULTS: Vic Metro 12.12 (84) def. Gold Coast […]
2025 AFLW U16s | Vic Country review
VIC COUNTRY came agonisingly close to knocking off rivals Vic Metro after booting the first four goals of the match before conceding eight of the next 11 to go down by 12 points at the AFLW Under 16 Championships. It was a much better effort than the fading second half that saw the Lions Academy […]
2025 AFLW U16s | Scouting Notes: Swans Academy vs Northern Territory
SYDNEY Swans Academy officially claimed the Pool B AFLW Under 16 Development Championships title thanks to a comprehensive win over the Northern Territory. Both the Swans and Giants remained undefeated through the two-game carnival, but it was the Swans’ back-to-back beltings of Tasmania and then the Territory that secured the overall title. Sydney kicked five […]
2025 AFLW U16s | South Australia review
WINNING the AFL Women’s Under 16s Development Championships for a third straight year, South Australia continued its unbelievable form at the level. After a tight victory over Western Australia on the road, the Croweaters returned home to take care of the Brisbane Lions Academy. RESULTS: South Australia 8.5 (53) def. Western Australia 6.4 (40) | […]
