TSLW Under 18 Development Series: Week 1
TASMANIA’S most talented aspiring AFLW players took to the field over the weekend in the first round of the Wrest Point TSLW Under-18 Development Series. The series is a new pathway for young footballers striving to make the State Academy and subsequent squad for the National Under-18 Championships later in the year. It will also […]
Tasmania weekly wrap: AFL hits the Apple Isle while the 2018 TSL season takes shape
TASMANIA hosted the first JLT Community Series game and a number of Tasmanian State League (TSL) clubs announced key recruits for season 2018 in what was a big week of football in the state. Demons kick off JLT Series in Hobart with victory over Roos: Hobart played host to the first JLT Community Series game […]
South Australian weekly wrap: SA talent on show at AFL level
IT has been an exciting few weeks for South Australian football, with former-SANFL prospects across the AFL grasping their opportunities throughout the preseason. With a host of players scattered throughout all AFL clubs as both rookies and senior listed players, we will undoubtedly get to catch a glimpse of more local talent at the highest level […]
Queensland weekly wrap: New opportunities open in thriving women’s football
A BUSY week in Queensland football has been dominated by the women’s game, with more exposure and a growing list of clubs highlighting the effect of the Brisbane Lions’ success in AFLW. QWFA changes This season will continue to see exponential growth in women’s AFL in Queensland, with an overhaul of the Queensland Women’s Football […]
Youth Girls shown new pathway in Tasmania
A NEW pathway for aspiring AFLW players has opened up in the form of the Wrest Point TSLW Under 18 Development Series. The series is a talent identification competition, which will assist TSLW clubs ahead of list confirmations for the 2018 season. It is also the first phase of the state academy, and about 30 […]
Western Australia weekly wrap: Fremantle snares Next Generation recruit
PREPARATION for the upcoming AFL season and beyond is in full swing for both WA clubs, with Next Generation Academy recruits finalised and the JLT Community Series underway. Fremantle has utilised its Next Generation Academy (NGA) program to recruit highly rated under 18 Jason Carter from Claremont for the upcoming West Australian Football League (WAFL) […]
Tasmania weekly wrap: CEO demands action, North Hobart set for revamp
THIS week in Tasmanian football has seen a call to action from newly-appointed AFL Tasmania CEO Trisha Squires, as well as a commitment to the redevelopment of North Hobart in light of hosting duties for the 2019 AFLW season. AFL Tasmania CEO Trisha Squires calls for action from AFL House New AFL Tasmania chief executive […]
South Australia weekly wrap: Lukosius stars in top draftee showdown
SOUTH Australia’s top under 18 Academy players had their first proper hit-out for the year with an internal trial game on the weekend, with potential number one pick Jack Lukosius having a day out. The top South Australian National Football League (SANFL) aspiring draftees were divided up in Saturday’s trial which was held at Richmond. […]
Queensland weekly wrap – Senior sides success; QWAFL fixture released
THE past week in Queensland footy has been highlighted by the success of the Brisbane Lions’ mens and womens teams, along with big news for the Queensland Women’s Australian Football League (QWAFL) competition in 2018. Sensational Saturday for the Lions The Brisbane Lions could do no wrong on Saturday – the women ran out convincing […]
Western Australia weekly wrap: WAFL pre-season fixtures announced
FANS will get their first taste of West Australian Football League (WAFL) footy for 2018 with pre-season fixtures kicking off on Saturday March 10. Recently released fixtures will see all nine WAFL clubs warm up for the regular season in a three-round format, with matches to be played in four 25-minute quarters with no time on. […]
