2026 State Academy notes: WAFLW – Grand Final
EAST Fremantle took out the 2026 WAFL Women’s premiership in incredible style, upsetting minor premiers Swan Districts to complete a fairytale finish to the season. The Sharks and Swans both had State Academy members in the game, all of whom picked up double-digit disposals and stepped up on the big stage in the Sharks’ 3.5 […]
Scouting Notes: Dragons fire in first half blitz of Chargers
SANDRINGHAM Dragons got one back on rivals Oakleigh at the third time of asking, notching a dominant 50-point win in their Round 23 clash at Kennedy Community Centre on Saturday. The result sees Sandringham pip the Chargers for fourth in the Metro conference, separated by half a game. The Dragons put together a scintillating opening […]
Scouting Notes: Stingrays kick away to lock in top Country spot
DANDENONG Stingrays have finished top of the Country conference after a 20-point win over Eastern at Kennedy Community Centre on Saturday afternoon. The result sees Dandenong earn a bye in Wildcard Round and direct entry to next week’s finals series on the back of its 11-3-1 record. Forward Mitch Toner was the catalyst for his […]
2026 TLG Player Focus: Claudia Collins (Geelong Falcons)
GEELONG Falcons finished their Talent League Girls home-and-away campaign on a high, travelling to Windsor Park and defeating Tasmania Devils by 37 points, 9.6 (60) to 3.5 (23), in Round 21. Leading the way in the front half was Claudia Collins, who finished with 15 disposals, five marks and 4.3. Starting at full-forward, the bottom-ager […]
2026 Talent League Girls R21 notes: Western Jets vs. GWV Rebels
WESTERN Jets kept Greater Western Victoria (GWV) Rebels at arm’s length during their Round 21 clash, capping off a successful regular season with a 45-point victory. The Jets will take part in next week’s finals series for the first time since winning the flag in 2022, and have a host of players in great form […]
2026 Talent League Girls R21 notes: Tasmania Devils vs. Geelong Falcons
GEELONG Falcons produced a four-goal third term to kick clear of Tasmania Devils on the Apple Isle and secure their spot in the Talent League Girls finals series. Wanting a response after a disappointing loss to Sandringham Dragons the week before, the Falcons took full advantage of a Devils side missing Matilda Lange and Evie […]
Up the Grades: Mellody on song to end Eagles’ finals hopes
CLAREMONT prospect Heath Mellody has starred in just his second WAFL League game, leading all comers as the Tigers’ ended West Coast’s finals hopes. Turning out alongside fellow Under 18 All-Australian George Gale, the midfielder now looks destined for a senior postseason berth. Elsewhere around the country, pick one fancy Dougie Cochrane stood tall despite […]
Scouting Notes: Jets hit Mach 10 in big win over Rebels
WESTERN Jets ended their home-and-away campaign in emphatic fashion, defeating Greater Western Victoria (GWV) by 69 points at La Trobe University on Saturday. A fast start saw the home side kick six unanswered goals in the opening term, setting the tone for what was a dominant victory. Leading Jets prospect Khaled El Souki secured the […]
VFLW R15 wrap: Roos rally to return to second
NORTH Melbourne Werribee has stormed home in the second grand final rematch of the season, overturning a six-point three-quarter-time deficit to defeat Collingwood by six points and move into second spot with one round remaining. North Melbourne Werribee 7.6 (48) def. Collingwood 6.6 (42) The Magpies made the better start at Arden Street Oval, kicking […]
Simmonds stars as Redlegs book Eagles rematch
NORWOOD has advanced to the 2026 SANFLW Grand Final, holding off a persistent North Adelaide challenge to record a 13-point preliminary final victory, 8.4 (52) to 5.9 (39), at Coopers Stadium yesterday. The Redlegs emerged from a contest featuring nine lead changes to reach their first decider since 2024, where a rematch with Woodville-West Torrens […]
