Consistency key for Charlton after “surreal” year
RARELY fazed by the expectations, Emma Charlton just goes out and plays her role each and every week. That consistency is what holds the sister of Adelaide’s Teah in great stead for the future, as she takes a measured approach heading into the AFLW Draft. One of the top prospects in 2026, Charlton has a […]
Selfless Mableson enjoys “fun” of top-age season
ENTERING the 2026 AFL Women’s Draft, few players have a better CV than South Australian Emily Mableson who is right in the mix for the top few selections. The West Adelaide prospect won MVPs at both Under 16s and Under 18s level for her state, captained the 16s side to the title, and was part […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 AAMI Talent League Grand Final – Glenelg vs. Eagles
GLENELG has stormed to the AAMI Talent League premiership with a 66-point thumping of Woodville-West Torrens in Sunday’s decider at Adelaide Oval. The Bays kicked clear with five unanswered goals in the second term and never looked back in what was a brutally clinical performance on the big stage. Having piled on a further seven […]
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: Ruthless Bays book Grand Final spot
GLENELG has booked its place in the AAMI Talent League Grand Final with a stylish 39-point win over Central District in Saturday’s qualifying final. The Bays built their victory on the back of a ruthlessly efficient opening quarter, booting eight straight goals to snatch the early ascendancy. They nailed home their advantage with a further […]
State Academy notes: 2026 SANFLW – Grand Final
WOODVILLE-WEST Torrens are basking in premiership glory after defeating Norwood in the 2026 SANFL Women’s Grand Final. The Eagles’ State Academy representatives were outstanding in the victory, all contributing in some way, while the Redlegs youngsters had various moments, albeit in quieter respective displays. This marks the last South Australian State Academy notes for the […]
2026 SANFLW Player Focus: Maia Freemantle (Woodville-West Torrens)
STARRING in a maiden SANFLW premiership for Woodville-West Torrens, Maia Freemantle was a driving force through the middle of the ground as the Eagles defeated Norwood 9.4 (58) to 3.8 (26) in Saturday’s Grand Final at Alberton Oval. The bottom-age prospect started on-ball and finished with 22 disposals, four marks (three contested), four tackles, four […]
O’Neill bags five as Eagles taste maiden SANFLW flag success
AFTER taking the long road to the top, Woodville-West Torrens coach Narelle Smith and her playing group can cash in that reward for effort after securing the club’s first-ever SANFL Women’s flag following the defeat of Norwood on Saturday. The Eagles won 9.4 (58) to 3.8 (26) off the back of a five-goal haul from […]
2026 SANFLW Grand Final preview: Woodville-West Torrens vs. Norwood
THE 2026 SANFL Women’s Grand Final is set, with the two standout home-and-away teams meeting for a fourth time in a season which has already delivered three wildly different contests. Minor premier Woodville-West Torrens earned direct entry with a second semi-final victory over Norwood, while the Redlegs regrouped to overcome North Adelaide in last week’s […]
State Academy notes: 2026 SANFLW – Preliminary Final
NORWOOD earned a second shot at Woodville-West Torrens Eagles for the 2026 SANFL Women’s premiership after defeating North Adelaide by 13 points in the preliminary final. The Redlegs kicked clear after 11 lead changes, eventually getting up, 8.4 (52) to 5.9 (39). We took a look at how each of the State Academy members performed […]
