Scouting Notes: 2026 South Australia U18 vs. U20
SOUTH Australia’s Under 18 side got its trial period underway on a winning note, defeating the SA Under 20s by 23 points in Saturday’s annual SANFL Talent Clash. Leading at every break, the more junior outfit was only outscored in term four – by a single point – before saluting at Maughan Thiem Kia Oval. […]
2026 Talent League Girls R7 notes: Swans Academy vs. Geelong Falcons
COMING off a huge win over reigning premiers Eastern Ranges, the Sydney Swans Academy were tipped to make light work of a struggling Geelong Falcons, but to the visitors’ credit, they were in the contest until midway through the third term before the Swans kicked the last nine goals of the match to win the […]
2026 Talent League Girls R7 notes: Dandenong Stingrays vs. Giants Academy
DANDENONG Stingrays came back from a 23-point quarter time deficit to GWS Giants Academy and kicked six goals to three to finish the game and tie the contest in a thrilling end. The Stingrays actually lead by seven points with seven minutes to play before Majella Day took advantage of a 50m penalty call to […]
Around the Country: New QAFLW ladder leader emerges
MORNINGSIDE ended Coorparoo’s unbeaten run to shake up the QAFLW ladder, while Bond University moved to the top of the table and Broadbeach made it back-to-back wins in its debut season across a fascinating Round 5. QAFL Women’s: Round 6 The match of the round produced a somewhat surprise result, with Morningside defeating competition front-runners […]
Head-to-Head: Evie Bowie vs. Ava Bilyk
TWO OF the most promising midfield prospects crossed paths on the weekend, with Swans Academy’s Evie Bowie and Geelong Falcons’ Ava Bilyk producing contrasting but compelling individual performances in the Swans Academy’s dominant 17.6 (108) to 6.3 (39) victory. We take a look at both players, their backgrounds and how they shaped up against each […]
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Skout Young
TOP-AGE talent Skout Young is enjoying a strong start to the 2026 SANFL Women’s season with Sturt, building on her half dozen games from last season to become a key member of the Double Blues’ front half. One of a number of players looking to crack into the final South Australian Under 18s squad, Young […]
Scouting Notes: Tassie toughs out tight win over Rebels
TASMANIA has bounced back onto the winners list after defeating Greater Western Victoria (GWV) by three points in a thrilling encounter at Mars Stadium. The Devils were less accurate in front of goal but notched 28 scoring shots to the Rebels’ 20, riding the wave of several lead changes to salute 12.16 (88) to 13.7 […]
Scouting Notes: Streaking Jets dine out in Top End trip
IN THE Northern Territory Academy’s fourth and final Talent League appearance for the year, they were thoroughly outplayed by the streaking Western Jets, who followed up their two recent dominant victories with another impressive showing. Jets captain Lachlan Hicks continued his imperious form with another best on ground showing. NT ACADEMY 1.1 | 4.2 | […]
2026 Talent League Girls R7 notes: GWV Rebels vs Tasmania Devils
TASMANIA Devils snapped a three-game losing streak to easily account for Greater Western Victoria (GWV) Rebels at Mars Stadium on Saturday morning. The Devils made the trip over the Bass Strait to tackle the Rebels, and kept their opposition goalless until the final term, having piled on 9.12 to 0.6 to that point, eventually coming […]
VFLW R1 wrap: Demons dash Devils debut
CASEY Demons spoiled the party on the Apple Isle as Round 1 of the VFL Women’s season kicked off for the 2026 season. The Demons headed south for the historic opening match of the Tasmania Devils’ VFLW side and outlasted the home team with a three goals to nil fourth quarter to seal the 8.6 […]
