Yoshida-Martin, Malone earn top gongs in Queensland
KICKING off a big awards week across Australia, the 81st J.A. Grogan Medal and Emma Zielke Medal were award in the Sunshine State with Redland Victoria Point’s Craig Malone and University of Queensland’s Luka Yoshida-Martin the respective recipients. Taking place on Sunday night, Malone was rewarded for his outstanding through the ruck. Palm Beach Currumbin’s […]
Scouting Notes: Stingrays end Ranges’ flag defence
DANDENONG Stingrays have overcome reigning Talent League premiers Eastern Ranges to advance to this year’s Grand Final. The result sets up an all-Country clash against Gippsland Power at Whitten Oval on Saturday afternoon, after the latter knocked off Sandringham Dragons in a Ballarat double-header. The Stingrays trailed at the first break but kicked into an […]
Scouting Notes: Gutsy Gippsland ends Dragons’ dynasty
GIPPSLAND Power have advanced to their first Talent League decider since 2012 after defeating Sandringham Dragons by two points in a thrilling preliminary final on Sunday. Bottom-ager Leo Stephenson stepped up to slot the winning goal with two minutes left to play at Mars Stadium. The result sets up an all-Country clash for premiership glory […]
VFLW Finals wrap: Roos roar into decider as Seagulls edge Borough
NORTH Melbourne Werribee will have the chance to secure an unprecedented third consecutive VFLW premiership after brushing aside Collingwood by 61 points in the preliminary final. The reigning back-to-back premiers booked their grand final place in dominant fashion, while minor premiers Williamstown survived a stirring Port Melbourne finish to win a pulsating derby by two […]
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 […]
Scouting Notes: Eagles survive to send Centrals out in straight sets
WOODVILLE-WEST Torrens has held off a dramatic late Central District fightback to progress to the AAMI Talent League decider. In their preliminary final showdown at Coopers Stadium on Saturday, the Eagles led all day and won by six points to send the minor premiers packing in straight sets. The victors set the tone with their […]
Scouting Notes: Bulldogs bounce back to eliminate Falcons
SOUTH Fremantle has cashed in its double chance, progressing to the WAFL Colts final three after defeating West Perth by 35 points in Saturday’s semi-final. The Bulldogs overcame a sluggish start to set up a strong lead and rallied with a fourth quarter shutout to eliminate the plucky Falcons. Having trailed by a goal at […]
2026 CTLG Team Review: Western Jets
WESTERN Jets started the year with a trio of highly touted prospects, but ended the season with a stack of draftable talents to the point where they had seven Draft Combine invitees. At their best, the Jets showed they could take on some of the top teams, and while their season ended at the hands […]
2026 Talent League Girls PF notes: Oakleigh Chargers vs. Murray Bushrangers
OAKLEIGH Chargers had to work for it, but got the job done against a gallant Murray Bushrangers in the Talent League Girls Preliminary Final, holding on despite a late flurry to get up by 11 points. The Chargers won 7.7 (49) to 5.8 (38), and looked comfortable when 24 points up midway through the final […]
