Strachan grateful for support throughout 2026
WEST Australian Lexi Strachan had a “really hard” start to the season with plenty of juggling for her football commitments, as well as trying to find form for the state side, but with plenty of people in her corner, the West Perth top-ager emerged stronger from it. Strachan came into 2026 as a prestigious talent, […]
Martin overcomes interruptions to produce “consistent” finish
THE MOST popular selection for pick one amongst the AFLW clubs, Oakleigh Chargers and Vic Metro sharpshooter Bailee Martin conceded she had some ups and downs in 2026, with frustrating “niggles” and a rapid illness before ending the season like many had predicted with some big goal hauls and eye-catching plays. “I thought it was […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 AFL Under 17 Futures
A RAFT of club-tied talent took the field in the 2026 National Futures showcase game, played on AFL Grand Final day. Inclement weather meant the game was shifted from the MCG to Whitten Oval, but that didn’t stop both sides from bringing the heat to provide a glimpse into next year’s budding draft crop. Team […]
Petrides thankful for opportunities despite late injury
A LATERAL collateral ligament (LCL) tear in Zoe Petrides‘ season might have seen the Lions Academy member’s top-age year end on a sour note, but the Morningside product could not be happier with the way she performed throughout 2026. During the semi-finals loss to Bond University, Petrides went down with the injury, but said she […]
Top 10s: 2026 National AFL Draft Combine
NORTHERN Knights key forward Sam Gayfer made history at the National AFL Draft Combine on Saturday, smashing the running vertical jump record by 7cm. His new high of 114cm was complimented by another first place finish in the standing vertical jump, reaching 88cm in the event at Parkville. >> SCROLL to see the full top […]
Record-breaking Roche headlines huge AFLW Draft Combine results
MURRAY Bushrangers forward Eliza Roche blitzed the agility test record by 0.57 tenths of a second after an elite performance at Saturday’s AFLW Draft Combine. Speaking to Rookie Me Central the day before the testing, Roche said she was gunning for a score “between 8.2 to 8.4”, but instead finished the course in an incredible […]
Zach lauds Stingrays’ connection in flag win
ONE OF a number of vital contributors to the Dandenong Stingrays’ undefeated season and grand final victory, Zoe Zach said the playing group was “connected” and had everyone playing their role which lead to the success. Zach herself was pivotal on the big day, claiming the best on ground medal for her 21 disposals, seven […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 WAFL Colts Grand Final
EAST Fremantle has secured its first WAFL Colts flag since 2017 after a 44-point win in Sunday’s decider at Optus Stadium. The Sharks converted their minor premiership on the back of an eight-game winning run, also claiming bragging rights in what was a typically feisty Fremantle Derby. The Sharks set up their ascendancy with a […]
2026 CTLG Team Review: Dandenong Stingrays
AN INCREDIBLE Talent League Girls season saw Dandenong Stingrays win the 2026 premiership without losing a game, winning 13 of a possible 14 matches, as a draw with the Giants Academy became the only half-blemish on an otherwise perfect season. With such an even team across the board, the Stingrays played with incredible heart and […]
Black shares slice of Stingrays’ history after premiership triumph
A 10-YEAR-OLD Marlee Black held up the then TAC Cup premiership trophy, basking in admiration as her father Craig had just made history in coaching the Dandenong Stingrays to their maiden boys’ flag. Little did the youngster know that eight years later, she herself would add a chapter to the family legacy at the club, […]
