2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Steph Aguinaldo
AN EYE-CATCHING speedster off half-back, Stephanie Aguinaldo is one to watch in the upcoming 2026 season. The Broadbeach Cats AFLW Draft prospect is a former national netballer who chose footy and is now set for a big top-age campaign. We spoke to Aguinaldo about her footy journey, the tough choice between her sports, the impact […]
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Frances Walsh
HARD-RUNNING winger Frances Walsh is set to explore more positions through the Sydney Swans Academy this year to ramp up her versatility in her top-age season. The Sydney University young gun, who played in the AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division decider last year, came from an elite touch footy background, but is chasing a spot […]
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Elke Cameron
NORWOOD top-ager Elke Cameron is setting herself to crack into the national championships squad after missing out on the Croweaters’ final 30 as a bottom-ager last year. Now with another season of development under her belt, Cameron will look to make every post a winner in 2026. We spoke to Cameron at the recent South […]
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Evie Bingham
TASMANIAN talent Evie Bingham has come through the pathways with the Devils as a strong pressure forward who can roll through the midfield, and though she played just four games last season, looms as one to watch in 2026. The North Hobart prospect was named in the AFLW National Academy and we spoke to Bingham […]
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Cienna Leslie
EAST Fremantle top-ager Cienna Leslie has played across all thirds of the ground, and the young Shark is ready to make those experiences count in 2026. A member of the West Australian summer squad, the Carlton supporter is chasing her dream of reaching the big time. We spoke to Leslie at the recent West Australian […]
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Tara Lord
CENTRAL District sporting talent Tara Lord has plenty of potential left in her, and the talented utility is one who could make her mark in the 2026 season. The Bulldogs player represented South Australia last year and is an international Under 16s softball representatives as well. We spoke to Lord at the weekend’s South Australian […]
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Majella Day
MURRAY Bushrangers sharpshooter Majella Day is no stranger to long car rides, with the Giants Academy member spending many hours on the road to chase her AFL Women’s dream. The National Academy representative is one of the top prospects in this year’s AFLW Draft and will be one to watch throughout the Talent League Girls. […]
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Jade Brazier
TALL defender Jade Brazier gained great experience through the Queensland side last season as a bottom-ager and now the Maroochydore junior is ready to take another step in her football development. A member of the Brisbane Lions Academy, Brazier has thrived on holding down a key role behind the ball. We spoke to Brazier at […]
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Tayah Nicholson
NAMED best on ground in last year’s Rogers Cup Grand Final, Tayah Nicholson is hoping that can propel her into an even bigger 2026 campaign. The top-ager started her West Australian pathway journey at local level, but has become a big feature of the Falcons’ three-peat at Rogers Cup level, and now her sights are […]
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Heidi Ireland
PEEL Thunder prospect Heidi Ireland had a memorable bottom-age season in 2025, predominantly playing WAFL Women’s League football, while also making the West Australian Under 18s state side. Mostly deployed as a defender who could also be a stronger body in the midfield, Ireland has a nice balance of offensive and defensive traits. We spoke […]
