2025 AFLW Under 18 Championships | Ultimate Guide
SIX SIDES will battle it out for representative glory in the 2025 AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships which kicks off this Sunday in Victoria. As part of a triple-header across two grounds in Melbourne’s south east suburbs, AFLW clubs and fans will get the opportunity to see the talent from around the country. We give […]
PREVIEW | Ladder leaders look to extend buffer
A TOP of the table clash headlines the Coates Talent League action in Round 12, as Gippsland Power host Eastern Ranges in Morwell. Also kicking off the weekend on Saturday afternoon are Greater Western Victoria (GWV) and Northern Knights, who do battle in Ballarat. We preview both fixtures.
PROFILED | Allies AFLW Under 18s
AFTER breaking through for a sensational win over Queensland last year, the Allies will look to use the growing strength of the Giants and Swans Academy to cause a few more upsets in the upcoming AFLW Under 18 Championships which kick off on Sunday. We profile each of the Allies’ top-age or over-age players. >> […]
Revisited: ‘The most compromised draft in history’
THERE was, and continues to be plenty of noise surrounding just how compromised this year’s AFL Draft is shaping up to be. Every second emerging ‘top 25’ talent seems to be tied to a club, and recruiters came into the year matching that notion with around half of the best 50 players being off limits. […]
PROFILED | Vic Metro AFLW Under 18s
VIC METRO boasts five AFLW National Academy members, and while one is unavailable for the upcoming national championships, it paves the way for Metro’s depth to be on display. We profile each of the top-age prospects who are in line to don the ‘Big V’. >> FULL SQUAD: Victorian squads announced for 2025 U18 National […]
PREVIEW | 2025 AFL Sydney Women’s Premier: Round 10
THE TOP four AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division sides have a chance to extend their lead over the rest of the competition when they face off in Round 10. Leading by four points over the rest of the field, the finals contenders take on the next four sides with last placed Pennant Hills having the […]
Path to the title: South Australia Under 18s
SOUTH Australia is on track to take out its first Under 18 title since 2018, where the squad was studded with star talent. The Croweaters produced six All-Australians and five first round draft picks that year, including the big three of Jack Lukosius (pick two), Izak Rankine (three), and Connor Rozee (five). This year, led […]
VFL Player Focus: Daniel Annable (Brisbane Lions)
HAVING made his state league debut last week, Brisbane Lions Academy star Daniel Annable backed up for game two on the weekend. The midfielder posted 19 disposals, four clearances, and 1.3 in the Lions’ comprehensive 85-point win over Greater Western Sydney at Brighton Homes Arena. Having spent a block training with Brisbane’s senior group during […]
2025 RMC MEDAL | Prospects find form ahead of champs
THE RACE for the Rookie Me Central Medal continues to heat up in the Coates Talent League Girls competition with the votes from the past two weeks handed down. As the AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships is on the horizon, many players will miss Coates Talent League Girls games over the next month or so, […]
Allies release 2025 AFLW Under 18s squad
COMPLETING the puzzle of squads at the AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships, the combined side from NSW/ACT, Northern Territory and Tasmania – the Allies – confirmed a 26-player list for the upcoming national championships. The former has the bulk of the representatives with 16 players hailing from either the Giants or Swans Academies, six from […]
