NSW/ACT weekly wrap: Under 16s squad selected; Top-agers impress at Ikon
IN the past week, AFL NSW/ACT announced its Under 16s side for the National AFL Under 16 Championships, while a number of top-age prospects impressed against Victoria in two trial games. Under 16s squad selection: NSW/ACT’s side for the National Under 16 Championships features 25 players – 14 from the Sydney Swans Academy and 11 […]
National U18 Championships preview: Western Australia
WESTERN Australia was the surprise packet in last year’s National AFL Under 18 Championships, with some pundits expecting them to finish last, or at least fourth, in division one. Instead, the Sandgropers stood up to their critics with a resounding series, taking it up to all the sides and only dropping one game – to […]
Queensland weekly wrap: Queenslanders excite in trial games
THIS weekend was all about the kids, as plenty of talented Queensland prospects put their hand up to be named in the final Allies squad in their hit-outs against the Victorian sides. Meanwhile at the elite level, the Lions just fell short in tough conditions against the might of the Swans. Queenslanders impress in trial […]
South Australia’s strong start to National AFLW Under 18 Championships
SOUTH Australia has kicked off its 2018 National AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships in style with back-to-back wins over Northern Territory. The two-game series is the first stage of the National Championships, with South Australia and Northern Territory to combine to form the Central Allies. The Central Allies will play three matches against other states […]
Western Australia weekly wrap: Perth and Swan Districts go a game clear on top of Colts ladder
IN tough conditions throughout the round eight action, the cream rose to the top in the West Australian Football League (WAFL) Colts competition as Perth and Swan Districts both claimed wins to jump a game clear atop the ladder. Perth has reinforced their status as the team to beat in the Western Australia Football League […]
Tasmania weekly wrap: Garland leads Dees to first win, AFL Draft headed south?
THIS WEEK in Tasmanian football has seen rumours emerge of the state hosting one of the AFL’s premier events, while two of the Tasmanian State League’s (TSL) club presidents met with the AFL Steering Committee in Melbourne, and a former AFL player guided a TSL side to their first win of the season. Tasmania potential […]
South Australia weekly wrap: Under 18 squad trimmed
IT WAS a busy weekend for all of South Australia’s young talent with selection in the final squad up for grabs and those vying for their spot being put through their paces. The SA squad took on Glenelg Reserves, with some of the SA squad members lining up for the Tigers. SA Under 18 Trial […]
West Australian weekly wrap: Thrillers all round in WAFL Colts
THIS weekend produced the most exciting round of West Australian Football League (WAFL) Colts football so far, with every game decided by two goals or less, including three games by a combined nine points. Peel Thunder 11.4 (70) defeated Subiaco 9.12 (66) Peel Thunder has upset Subiaco to hand the Lions their second consecutive loss […]
NSW/ACT weekly wrap: First Nations Cup; two selected for Diversity All Stars
IT was a big week for youth footballers in NSW/ACT, with the inaugural First Nations Cup held, as well as plenty of representative football. First Nations Cup Sydney played host to the inaugural AFL First Nations Cup on Wednesday, with 120 high school students from Sydney, Western Sydney and as far as Dubbo taking part […]
Queensland weekly wrap: State Inclusion squad announced; Suns’ Shanghai stint hangs in balance
THERE were many talking points to come out of this week for Queensland AFL fans. At the highest level, Brisbane clocked up their first win of the year, while the Suns faltered again in Shanghai to put their Chinese venture under threat. Meanwhile more locally, the State Inclusion squad was announced ahead of June’s national […]
