Competitive Barlow focused on AFLW Draft dream
SWANS Academy member Ashleigh Barlow knows what it takes to chase her dream, and as the elite level is within reach, the defender has no intention of resting on her laurels despite a brilliant year. Barlow said while in an ideal scenario she would stay in the red and white next year, she had no […]
Walsh always learning as draft dream draws near
SPECIALIST winger Frances Walsh is on the verge of achieving her AFLW Draft dream, but the Sydney Swans Academy member is never standing still. Though limited to doing only a little more than standing from a training point of view at the moment due to injury, Walsh has taken plenty out of her top-age season […]
Bowie thriving after “cool experiences” in draft year
SYDNEY Swans fans have plenty of bright talents to look forward to from their Academy in the 2026 AFLW Draft, and one of them is Sydney University’s Evie Bowie. The smooth-moving midfielder – who spent time rotating forward for the Allies and at times the Swans – looked fondly upon her top-age season, as she […]
Result on repeat as Bombers fly to back-to-back AFL Sydney titles
NORTH Shore Bombers have become a dominant force in AFL Sydney, winning flags across a stack of grades over the weekend, with the Women’s Premier Division side claiming a 10-point win over Sydney University. Funnily enough, it was the exact same margin as 12 months ago, continuing the trend of identical results during the post-season. […]
PREVIEW | North Shore and Sydney University collide in AFL Sydney Women’s Grand Final
THE 2026 AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division season concludes with reigning premiers North Shore Bombers hosting Sydney University in Saturday’s Grand Final, a rematch of last year’s decider at Blacktown International Sportspark. AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division GRAND FINAL FIXTURE: North Shore Bombers vs. Sydney University | Grand Final | Saturday September 19, 1:50pm @ […]
AFL Sydney Finals wrap: Students power past Wolves to book Grand Final return
SYDNEY University has transformed a one-point half-time deficit into a commanding 20-point preliminary final victory over Manly Warringah Wolves, kicking four unanswered goals after the main break to secure its place in the 2026 AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division Grand Final. Sydney University 8.3 (51) def. Manly Warringah Wolves 4.7 (31) In a repeat of […]
PREVIEW | Manly and Sydney University run it back in AFL Sydney Preliminary Final
THE AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division season comes down to a repeat of last year’s script, with Manly Warringah Wolves and Sydney University meeting again in a preliminary final for the right to face North Shore Bombers in the grand final. AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division PRELIMINARY FINAL FIXTURE: Manly Warringah Wolves vs. Sydney University […]
AFL Sydney Finals wrap: Bombers survive extra-time epic as Students snatch classic
DEFENCE, defence and defence – with a healthy dose of wind – defined a see-sawing weekend of AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division semi-final football at Blacktown International Sportspark, with reigning premiers North Shore Bombers needing extra time to see off Manly Warringah Wolves, before Sydney University snatched a one-point classic over UNSW-ES Bulldogs a day […]
PREVIEW | AFL Sydney heavyweights to clash across huge semi-finals
THE AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division finals series moves into week two with two contests that look near-impossible to split, headlined by a Second Semi-Final rematch between minor premiers Manly Warringah Wolves and reigning premiers North Shore Bombers. AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division FINALS WEEK 2 FIXTURE: Manly Warringah Wolves vs. North Shore Bombers | […]
AFL Sydney Finals wrap: Students stay alive as Bombers see off Dogs
SYDNEY University has kept its aspirations of going one better than 2025 in this year’s AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division finals series alive after a comprehensive eight-goal victory over the UTS Bats on Sunday. The Students were heavily favoured given the 14-point gap between the top four and fifth, but still got the job done […]
