2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Emily Mableson
TALENTED defender-midfielder Emily Mableson has caught the eye over the last few seasons, rated incredibly highly internally at the Bloods for her work ethic and willingness to improve, while also getting it done out of the field for club and state. An MVP at Under 16s level, Mableson remains one to watch in 2026 as […]
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Evie Bowie
A RELATIVE latecomer to the Australian rules football code, Evie Bowie has certainly made up for lost time, drawing plenty of pundits over the last couple of seasons. Capable of rolling inside or outside the contest, the talented athlete is a name to remember out of the Sydney Swans Academy and New South Wales for […]
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Bridie Neale
A HARD running winger out of Eastern Ranges, Bridie Neale had a memorable bottom-age season where she played a key role on the outside to help the Ranges build towards a maiden girls’ flag. Neale anticipates a role change to greater versatility in 2026, but loves to run and will round out her game throughout […]
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Milly Shortal
GREATER Western Victoria (GWV) Rebels midfielder Milly Shortal earned a late call-up to Vic Country last year, playing in the final game before earning a spot with the side in the summer hub. Also a talented basketballer, Shortal thrives on the football culture and is ready to make every post a winner in 2026. We […]
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Isabelle Godfrey
TALENTED dual sportsperson Isabelle Godfrey is just as impressive on the basketball court as she is on the footy field, but the Oakleigh Chargers winger is focusing on the latter to try and improve herself. Godfrey cemented her spot in the side last season, and comes into 2026 as one to watch from the side […]
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Polly Turner
ONE OF a number of talked about father-daughter prospects for 2026, Polly Turner has ties to both Adelaide and Carlton through her dad Peter, but the North Adelaide tall is set on forging her own path regardless of outcome. Turner has spent time up both ends of the ground, and after really focusing on football […]
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Scarlett Marsh
DANDENONG Stingrays skilled defender Scarlett Marsh is progressing into a mid-defender hybrid role as the talented small begins her top-age campaign. One of the more damaging ball users going around, Marsh has been a valuable member of the Stingrays’ back six and is looking to take her game to another level in 2026. We spoke […]
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Lacey Nihill
ALL-ROUND draft prospect Lacey Nihill showed plenty in her bottom-age season with Bendigo Pioneers to progress through to the Vic Country summer hub and prepare herself for a big 2026. The midfielder has spent time across the ground but anticipates a wing role is where she will land for the Pios. We spoke to Nihill […]
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Mia Geere
HIGHLY touted in the Queensland pathway from a young age, Mia Geere enters her draft-eligible year with plenty of runs on the board. Debuting at Wilston Grange a couple of years back and starring despite still being eligible for Under 16s, Geere has since impressed through both the Brisbane Lions Academy and Queensland. We spoke […]
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Emily Rankin
A CLEAN and tough natural inside midfielder, Emily Rankin has been one of a plethora of exciting Eastern Ranges prospects coming through the pathway in the program. Already impressing for Vic Metro at Under 16s level then holding her spot through the Ranges’ last two seasons, she enters 2026 set to take control of the […]
