PREVIEW | 2025 WAFLW – Round 11: Friday
ANOTHER Friday night battle takes place out west as the WAFL Women’s sides lose their State Academy members for the the Sandgropers’ trial match with Claremont. Kicking off the round is a battle between unbeaten Subiaco and last year’s grand finalists East Fremantle who is trying to find its form to reach another finals series.
Player Focus: Jacob Farrow (Western Australia)
RECENTLY drawing lofty comparisons to Fremantle’s Hayden Young, West Perth utility Jacob Farrow is a prospect primed to explode. The powerful 188cm midfielder/defender has plenty of comparable traits; from his size and power, to penetrative left foot kicking and sound aerial ability. Farrow was part of Western Australia’s midfield in a thrilling final-minute win over […]
The Next 10: June 2025 Power Rankings
WITH 20 prospects brought to the fore in our June Power Rankings, plenty of questions flooded in about those who missed out. From players who dropped out of our May rankings, to strong National Championships performers and club-tied talent, we highlight the next 10 on our list. >> TOP 20: June 2025 Power Rankings Lachlan […]
Rising Stocks: Budding Blues, speedy smalls impress
A PAIR of National Championships fixtures over the weekend shed further light on how this year’s draft crop is shaping up. Among the players to impress were two tied to Carlton; father-son hopeful Harry Dean, and Next Generation Academy (NGA) member Jack Ison – despite both playing in losing sides. West Australian match-winner Hudson Walker […]
Western Australia names 2025 AFLW U18s squad
WESTERN Australia has locked in a squad of 32 players for the upcoming AFL Women’s Under 18 National Championships with a number of fresh faces included in the Sandgropers’ squad. Among the inclusions are over-ager Zoe Keley who returns to the state squad having represented WA at last year’s national championships, and Perth pair, Mel […]
State Academy notes: 2025 SANFLW – Round 11
DESPITE a host of State Academy members missing from Round 11 of the SANFL Women’s competition, there were still plenty of players who impressed. Youngsters stepped up and others took on new roles ahead of a league-wide bye. We took note of how each of the State Academy members performed. >> ROUND 11: Match of […]
Future pick trading, new PSD brought in for AFLW
AFL WOMEN’S clubs will now be able to trade future draft selections in-line with the men’s competition officially announced today. In a positive for the competition’s expansion and greater versatility during the off-season, it enables clubs to use currency it may not otherwise have immediately in order to close deals, or add value to them. […]
Up the Grades: Academy stars earn VFL stripes
GOLD Coast Suns blooded a remarkable seven academy prospects in the latest round of VFL action, including five Allies squad members. Beau Addinsall, Koby Coulson, and Dylan Patterson were all included in the squad to take on Geelong on the road, fresh off National Championships appearances. Midfielders Addinsall and Coulson impressed with typically industrious hauls […]
2025 SANFLW Team of the Week: Round 11
THE EAGLES have taken flight in our Round 11 SANFL Women’s Team of the Week with six representatives making up one quarter of the side. Woodville-West Torrens leads all-comers with second placed South Adelaide (four), ahead of the team they beat in West Adelaide, and fellow winners, North Adelaide and Norwood (all three). Captaining the […]
Scouting Notes: 2025 AFL U16s – Vic Country vs. Vic Metro
VIC METRO claimed bragging rights over their Country counterparts in the Pool A opener for this year’s Under 16 National Championships. Played in dour conditions at Avalon Airport Oval on Monday, the match underwent several lead changes but was sealed by Baxter Sruk‘s goal in the final minute. A host of club-tied prospects shone, with […]
