PREVIEW | 2025 AFL U18s: Allies vs. South Australia
THE 2025 AFL Under 18 National Championships get underway on Sunday as the Allies host South Australia in Blacktown. Coming into the series as red-hot title favourites, the Allies can take nothing for granted against a South Australian midfield which bats deep. We preview the big clash. NEED TO KNOW WHO: Allies vs. South AustraliaWHEN: […]
2025 AFL U18s | Squad preview: Allies
THE ALLIES head into this year’s Under 18 National Championships carrying the tag of red-hot title favourites, looking to repeat the feats of their 2023 contemporaries. With an enviable depth of top-end talent and plenty of tall timbre, can the Allies go all the way once again? >> FULL SQUAD: 2025 Allies Under 18s BREAKDOWN […]
2025 AFLW Draft | Mature-age options
IN A WEEK when a host of AFL hopefuls had their dreams realised through the mid-season draft, we cast our eyes over some of the potential mature-age options across the country who could be both immediate and long-term inclusions for AFLW clubs. SECOND CHANCE SALOON There are no shortage of options in the state leagues […]
Sharks stay on top following victory against Kings
REIGNING premiers Southport Sharks continued their undefeated streak in Round 6 of the 2025 QAFLW season, delivering a compelling 91-point victory over Coorparoo. The Sharks secured their win against the Kings on Saturday afternoon at Fankhauser Reserve, which helped maintain their position at the top of the ladder, with fellow undefeated side and newcomers Morningside […]
Moreton Bay secures first QAFLW win
MORETON Bay Lions are on the board in season 2025 after one of the league’s newest sides posted their first victory since coming into the top flight. The Lions engaged in a hard-fought tussle with fell winless team Yeronga South Brisbane, but showed great spirit to kick away in the fourth quarter and win by […]
2025 CTL | Round 6 Player of the Week: Beau Addinsall
GOLD Coast Suns Academy midfielder Beau Addinsall is our lates Coates Talent League Boys Player of the Week after an enormous performance against Oakleigh Chargers in Round 6. Back at home at People First Stadium, Addinsall amassed 35 disposals, eight marks, three tackles, eight clearances, five inside 50s, two rebound 50s and two goals in […]
2025 AFLW Draft | Five mature-age prospects
AS THE AFL Women’s preseason fast approaches and the opening match set for August 14, clubs are taking stock of their lists to ensure a full bill of health for the upcoming season. In the past couple of weeks, players such as Poppy Stockwell (Fremantle), Maddison Torpey (Carlton), Tessa Boyd (North Melbourne) and Maggie MacLachlan […]
Panthers dream debut season rolls on
MORNINGSIDE Panthers are having a debut QAFL Women’s season to remember, winning their fourth straight match to open the season with a 28-point victory over University of Queensland at Base Architecture Meadows on Saturday afternoon. The Panthers moved up to second on the ladder in their first top flight year after Southport knocked off rivals […]
2025 CTL | Round 5 Player of the Week: Daniel Annable
QUEENSLAND has made it back-to-back Player of the Week nominations from the Coates Talent League Boys’ competition after Brisbane Lions Academy star midfielder Daniel Annable earned the nod in Round 5. Following on from Gold Coast Suns Academy’s Max Hudson last week, Annable was a class above during the Lions Academy’s big win over Tasmania […]
AFLW Draft Q&A: Aleah Stringer
GOLD Coast Suns Academy is not short on talent, and while the National Academy members will – deservedly – earn plaudits, the Suns have a host of players outside that core in draft contention. One of those is smart half-forward Aleah Stringer who plays the modern day hybrid role between midfield and attack and has […]
