2026 AFLW Under 18 Championships review: South Australia
SOUTH AUSTRALIA capped a dominant 2026 AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships campaign with an undefeated 4-0 record, wrestling the title back from back-to-back champion Vic Metro in a genuine title-decider at Alberton Oval. Defender Emily Mableson claimed her side’s MVP award, while a deep crop of bottom-age talent – headlined by ball-winning machine Lani Cocks […]
2026 AFLW Under 18 Championships review: Allies
THE ALLIES were the dark horse of the 2026 AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships, finishing runners-up on the back of three wins outside their only defeat of the carnival to champions South Australia. A last-kick classic over Queensland in Round 4 proved the highlight, while bottom-age sensation Matilda Lange collected her side’s MVP award in […]
2026 AFLW Under 18 Championships review: Vic Metro
VIC METRO arrived at the 2026 AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships chasing a third-straight title, and while two wins from the opening fortnight kept that dream alive, a costly loss to eventual champion South Australia proved the turning point. The Vics finished 2-2 and third overall, with defender Alli Allen collecting her side’s MVP award […]
2026 AFLW Under 18 Championships review: Queensland
QUEENSLAND’S 2026 AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships campaign will be remembered for the one that got away, a heartbreaking two-point loss to the Allies in Round 4 costing the Maroons a shot at the title decider. The 1-3 finish belied a genuinely competitive carnival, with midfielder Molly Ferguson underlining her status as one of the […]
2026 AFLW Under 18 Championships review: Western Australia
WESTERN AUSTRALIA came into the 2026 AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships hoping to blood a stack of bottom-age prospects alongside its top-end 2008-born talents, and while the record finished at just 1-3, the Sandgropers did enough late to avoid the wooden spoon. A stirring comeback win over Vic Country in Round 4 proved the highlight […]
2026 AFLW Under 18 Championships review: Vic Country
VIC COUNTRY entered the 2026 AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships hoping to build on a one-win campaign from the year prior, and while the ladder position didn’t change dramatically, the manner of the finish told a different story. A courageous four-game campaign delivered just the solitary victory, but a final-day win against rivals Vic Metro […]
2026 Talent League Girls Review: Brisbane Lions Academy
THE Brisbane Lions Academy entered the 2026 Coates Talent League Girls season with a formidable squad, blending elite top-age draft prospects with some of the most exciting bottom-age talent in the country. Their campaign was characterised by dominant midfield performances, high-scoring victories, and a relentless work rate across the ground. 2026 Season Recap The Lions […]
2026 Talent League Girls Review: Sydney Swans Academy
THE Sydney Swans Academy entered the 2026 Coates Talent League Girls season with a talented squad featuring a mix of top-age draft prospects, over-age experience, and exciting bottom-age talent. With an extended fixture, the Swans Academy showcased their depth and development throughout the season, producing some dominant performances and unearthing hidden gems. 2026 Season Recap […]
EVERY CLUB | 2025 AFLW Draft team reviews
THE DUST has settled on this year’s AFLW Draft, which saw 60 players find new homes in Monday night’s event at Marvel Stadium. Across the last few days, Rookie Me Central has been unpacking each club’s respective hauls, revealing how they came together and granting a final grade. Click on the corresponding links below to […]
2025 AFLW Draft review: Western Bulldogs
COMPLETING our team-by-team review of the 2025 AFLW Draft, the Western Bulldogs also made just the minimum two selections, with a couple of draft bolters at their respective selections. One National Academy member who was gaining plenty of interest late had the trigger pulled in the first round, while a complete bolter thanks to her […]
