Marquee Matchups: Ethan Read vs. Mitchell Edwards
THE BEST of the best do battle during the Under 18 National Championships each year, and it just so happens that arguably 2023’s top two ruck prospects recently locked horns in the competition. West Australian Mitchell Edwards and Gold Coast Suns Academy product Ethan Read went head-to-head on Sunday as the latter’s Allies side picked […]
QAFLW Player Focus: Jacinta Baldwick (Coorparoo)
BEST known for her work up the ground with the Brisbane Lions Academy, Jacinta Baldwick returned for Coorparoo on the weekend and had a night out at Giffin Park. The Kings went on to smash Maroochydore by 11 goals, with Baldwick kicking five majors from 20 touches playing inside 50. The top-age AFLW Draft hopeful […]
Queensland AFLW U18s update: June 13
A HOST of Under 18s returned to the QAFL Women’s and local Queensland competitions in the wake of the Suns and Lions Academies concluding their Coates Talent League stints. A hard-running winger booted five goals, and the respective captains caught the eye in a tight contest with representatives in three of the four QAFL Women’s […]
PREVIEW | QAFLW Round 9: Gorillas set for Hornets test
REIGNING wooden spooner Wilston Grange has enjoyed a much stronger season to-date, winning four games from seven matches, but now welcome the red-hot Aspley Hornets to Hickey Park in Round 9 of the QAFL Women’s. The Gorillas have taken care of the sides below them, which makes them a deserving fourth spot, but also have […]
Bull Sharks blast away in third term to roll Roos
A THREE goals to nil third term was all it took for third placed Bond University to secure the win over a brave Maroochydore up on the Sunshine Coast, running out 5.8 (38) to 3.1 (19) winners. The Bull Sharks travelled north as heavy favourites, but found the going tough early through a mixture of […]
Queensland confirms 2023 AFLW U18s squad
FOLLOWING a successful AFLW Under 16s Championships and Coates Talent League stint where both the Gold Coast SUNS and Brisbane Lions Academies remained undefeated throughout a combined 10 matches, Queensland confirmed its squad for the upcoming 2023 AFLW Under 18s Championships. The 29-player squad features an even spread of SUNS Academy (15) and Lions Academy […]
Allies fast start too much for Croweaters
A NINE goals to three opening half proved too much for South Australia to cut back as an impressive Allies outfit ran out 16-point winners in the opening match of the AFL Under 18 Championships at Thebarton Oval today. The Allies started strong – courtesy of two goals from Jed Walter and Ryley Sanders in […]
Talent League Girls Round 9 preview: Oakleigh Chargers vs Gold Coast Suns Academy
A MASSIVE clash between the two most impressive sides thus far takes place, with the unbeaten Oakleigh Chargers taking on a Gold Coast Suns Academy who cruised to back-to-back wins the past fortnight. The two Queensland Academies and Northern Territory remain in play as part of an eight-game fixture over the weekend. AROUND THE GROUNDS […]
PREVIEW | QAFLW Round 8: Second half of season begins
AFTER a week’s break, the QAFL Women’s action returns to ovals in the Sunshine State with the top four sides taking on the bottom four teams. It could create some serious ladder separation if the favourites all win, though the lower ranked sides could be reinvigorated after a rest. WILSTON GRANGE vs. YERONGA SOUTH BRISBANESaturday, […]
2023 Talent League Girls Player Of The Week: Round 8
FUTURE star Ava Usher put the Western Jets to the sword during the Gold Coast Suns Academy’s huge 110-point win over the reigning premiers in the Coates Talent League Girls competition on the weekend. While there were plenty of standout contributors, Usher’s ability to boot four goals from a midfield/forward role caught the eye and […]
