2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Frances Walsh
HARD-RUNNING winger Frances Walsh is set to explore more positions through the Sydney Swans Academy this year to ramp up her versatility in her top-age season. The Sydney University young gun, who played in the AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division decider last year, came from an elite touch footy background, but is chasing a spot […]
Baby Bombers taste ultimate AFL Sydney success
NORTH Shore Bombers’ band of brilliant youngsters are now premiership players after the team successfully executed against a dogged Sydney University outfit in the 2025 AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division at Blacktown International Sportspark. In an entertaining contest that was at times as much a chess match between the coaching panels as it was a […]
PREVIEW | 2025 AFL Sydney Women’s Premier: Grand Final
A NEW AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division champion will be crowned this weekend when North Shore Bombers and Sydney University go head-to-head for the premiership at Blacktown International Sportspark. After an era of dominance from East Coast Eagles – winning the past three flags – two new competitors step up to the plate. DETAILS Date: […]
Students graduate to grand final after stunning prelim
SYDNEY University is headed to the big dance after upsetting Manly Warringah Wolves and sending out the AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division minor premier in straight sets. The Wolves were forced to use their double chance after a meek loss to North Shore Bombers last weekend, but found themselves completely eliminated after a shock 12-point […]
PREVIEW | 2025 AFL Sydney Women’s Premier: Preliminary Final
A FIERCELY contested battle awaits when Manly Warringah takes on Sydney University for a place in the AFL Sydney Women’s Grand Final. Expect a tough, physical contest with plenty of stoppages and inside footy – an arm-wrestle that will be fought in tight spaces all afternoon. Neither side has yet been able to consistently link […]
2025 AFL Sydney Women’s Player Focus: Frances Walsh (Sydney University)
AN ALLIES representative and bottom-age draft prospect, the hard-running Frances Walsh is another player to watch out of NSW/ACT for 2026. Plying her trade for the Sydney Swans Academy this season, Walsh – who goes by ‘Frank’ or ‘Frankie’ – is enjoying plenty of opportunities across multiple competitions. For the Swans, Walsh averaged 19.5 disposals, […]
Bombers destroy Wolves as Students go to work on Dogs
NORTH Shore Bombers are the first of the AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division Grand Finalists after completely shutting down Manly Warringah Wolves on the weekend. The Bombers ran out 56-point winners in the second qualifying final, while the minor premier Wolves will utilise their second chance in the preliminary final when they take on Sydney […]
PREVIEW | 2025 AFL Sydney Women’s Premier: Week 2 Finals
ALL ROADS lead to the last fortnight in the AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division with a grand final spot on the line in the clash between Manly Warrigah Wolves and North Shore Bombers. The loser will grab a second chance in the preliminary final to face the winner of Sydney University and UNSW-ES Bulldogs with […]
North Shore too strong as Yerbury stars in qualifying final win
EAST Coast Eagles’ dreams of a four-peat are over following a fairytale win from the UNSW-ES Bulldogs, while North Shore Bombers are one win away from an AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division Grand Final after an impressive victory over Sydney University. North Shore Bombers 7.6 (48) def. Sydney University 1.2 (8) As has been the […]
PREVIEW | 2025 AFL Sydney Women’s Premier: Week 1 Finals
FINALS football has arrived, and the stage is set for a blockbuster opening week in the AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division. The competition’s two form sides, North Shore and Sydney University, meet in a qualifying final that promises tactical intrigue and a spot in the semi-finals. Meanwhile, three-time reigning premiers East Coast face elimination against […]
