AFLW U18s Player Focus: Evie Long (Queensland)
SMOOTH-MOVING utility Evie Long produced a breakout game for Queensland against the Allies on the weekend, kicking three goals in four minutes during the third term. She was the catalyst behind the Maroons streaking away on the Gold Coast, while also having the 13 disposals, six marks, five tackles and two inside 50. 2023 AFLW […]
Scouting notes: 2023 AFLW U18s – Queensland vs. Allies
QUEENSLAND capped off a strong national carnival with a victory over Allies on the weekend. With plenty of draftable talent on show, we took note of some of the players who caught the eye in the clash. All notes are the opinion of the individual author.
Forwards feast as Queensland storms past Allies
A NINE goals to two second half was the catalyst behind Queensland’s second win at the AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships as the Maroons closed out their national carnival with a 12-goal victory over the Allies. The match started in overcast conditions, but as soon as the clouds opened up to reveal the Queensland sun, […]
Versatile Milne enjoying social side of footy
HAVING ticked off all three areas of the football field in terms of playing positions, Queensland utility Ebony Milne “knows what’s going on” wherever she plays. Having come through a more traditional pathway after not initially falling in love with the game, the Brisbane Lions Academy member said she has loved making new friends and […]
South Australia finish AFLW U18s undefeated
SOUTH Australia has gone another year without a loss at the AFLW Under 18 Championships, defeating a gallant Queensland by 20 points at Adelaide Oval today. The Croweaters did their best work through the first three quarters to lead by 33 points, before the visitors cut it as low as 14 points in the final […]
Rising Star Roy ready to rock
TIED to the Brisbane Lions through both passion and their Academy, Laura Roy is hitting her straps at the right time of the year. The Lions Academy skipper has enjoyed returning to the QAFL Women’s for reigning premiers University of Queensland, where she picked up a Rising Star nomination on the weekend. In the Red […]
Remember the names: 2023 AFL Under 16 MVPs
THE 2023 AFL Under 16 National Development Championships have wrapped, with Vic Metro and the Brisbane Lions Academy crowned champions of Pool A and B respectively. Each representative side crowned their Most Valuable Player (MVP), while a selection committee decided the overall MVPs for either pool. Get to know the future stars recognised for their […]
Scouting Notes: 2023 AFL U16s – NT vs. Lions Academy
BRISBANE Lions Academy claimed the overall AFL Under 16 Championships Pool B title following a comprehensive 103-point win over Northern Territory. Coming into the clash, the Lions were the only unbeaten team, while Northern Territory was the only side yet to register a win. After the underdogs booted the first goal of the match, Lions […]
Scouting Notes: 2023 AFL U16s – Lions Academy vs. Swans Academy
THE BRISBANE Lions Academy has moved to 2-0 in this year’s AFL Under 16 National Championships, after defeating the Swans Academy by 25 points at Heritage Bank Stadium yesterday. Sydney came with a flurry in the final quarter, but the Lions stood firm in the face of an unlikely fightback to triumph 10.15 (75) to […]
Scouting Notes: 2023 AFL U16s – Lions Academy vs. Suns Academy
THE BRISBANE Lions Academy have kicked off their 2023 Under 16 National Championships campaign with a 30-point win over the Suns Academy on Sunday. Booting eight of their 10 goals at one end of Brighton Homes Arena, the hosts kicked clear in term two and consolidated in the fourth. We noted some of the top […]
