Scouting Notes: 2026 AFLW U18s – Western Australia vs. South Australia
SOUTH Australia controlled play for the entire first half to set up a huge 52-point win over Western Australia on day one of the AFLW Under 18 Championships. The Sandgropers fought back to win the second half, but it was a case of too little, too late, going down 12.6 (78) to 4.2 (26). We […]
Metro’s fast start sees them hold off Queensland
VIC METRO’s five goals to nil first half against Queensland was ultimately the difference in the game, with four of those majors coming in the opening term setting up the side for a fantastic start to the 2026 AFLW Under 18 Championships. In dewy conditions underfoot – particularly up what would become the non-scoring end […]
Fast-finishing Allies run away with hard-fought victory
IT TOOK until the final 10 minutes of the match, but the Allies secured the all-important first-up win, defeating Vic Country by 18 points on a wet day at Blacktown International Sportspark. In challenging conditions, the Allies trailed midway through the fourth quarter, before kicking the last three goals of the game to win, 8.8 […]
Croweaters first half blitz sends ominous AFLW U18s message
SOUTH Australia did not mess around during its massive 52-point win over Western Australia to kick off the AFLW Under 18 Championships, setting up the opening day victory with a 57-0 first half. To the home side’s credit, the Sandgropers rallied in the second half, but it was far too late by that stage, as […]
2026 AFLW U18s Preview | Vic Metro vs. Queensland
COMPLETING a massive first round of AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships action, reigning champions Vic Metro hosts Queensland down in Geelong in what promises to be a ripping contest at one of the country’s best venues.
2026 AFLW U18s Preview | Western Australia vs. South Australia
FINALLY the 2026 AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships are here, with Western Australia playing host to South Australia in the first of three national carnival matches over the weekend. It is the only one on Saturday, and should be a great way to kick off the tournament.
2026 AFLW U18s Championships: Full Guide
TOMORROW marks the start of the 2026 AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships with six teams putting state pride on the line over the next month. While technically only three of the sides are their pure sole states in Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia, they are of course joined by Vic Country and Vic Metro, […]
2026 Talent League Girls Player Focus: Tayla Olivieri (Western Jets)
WESTERN Jets ground out a hard-fought 10-point victory over the GWV Rebels at Mars Stadium in Round 10 of the Talent League Girls, with the 6.7 (43) to 4.9 (33) result keeping their strong form rolling. While several players had their moments, it was the relentless work rate of reigning club best and fairest Tayla […]
Allies complete list ahead of AFLW U18s
FEELING more prepared than ever before following trial games leading up to the national carnival, the Allies have named the 29-player squad – with 27 available representatives – ahead of the first AFLW Under 18 Championships match on Sunday. The Allies often start the carnival slow with a heavy loss before being more competitive after […]
2026 Talent League Girls R10 notes: Sandringham Dragons vs. Northern Knights
NORTHERN Knights held on in an incredible final stanza against the Sandringham Dragons at Trevor Barker Oval, winning by just two points despite the Dragons having 23 scoring shots to 15. It was a tough watch for the Dragons late who had numerous chances in the fourth only to kick 1.6 and 5.18 (48) for […]
