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 […]
Up the Grades: Mellody on song to end Eagles’ finals hopes
CLAREMONT prospect Heath Mellody has starred in just his second WAFL League game, leading all comers as the Tigers’ ended West Coast’s finals hopes. Turning out alongside fellow Under 18 All-Australian George Gale, the midfielder now looks destined for a senior postseason berth. Elsewhere around the country, pick one fancy Dougie Cochrane stood tall despite […]
Simmonds stars as Redlegs book Eagles rematch
NORWOOD has advanced to the 2026 SANFLW Grand Final, holding off a persistent North Adelaide challenge to record a 13-point preliminary final victory, 8.4 (52) to 5.9 (39), at Coopers Stadium yesterday. The Redlegs emerged from a contest featuring nine lead changes to reach their first decider since 2024, where a rematch with Woodville-West Torrens […]
PREVIEW | 2026 SANFLW: Preliminary Final
ONE final Grand Final spot remains, with Norwood and North Adelaide meeting at Coopers Stadium for the right to face Woodville-West Torrens in the 2026 SANFLW premiership decider. The Redlegs nearly wiped out a 22-point deficit in their Second Semi Final loss to the Eagles, while the Roosters extended their winning streak to six with […]
State Academy notes: 2026 SANFLW – Semi-Finals
THE 2026 SANFL Women’s semi-finals saw Woodville-West Torrens book its place in the Grand Final with a 15-point win over Norwood, while North Adelaide ended Sturt’s campaign with a 37-point victory. We took note of how each of the Academy members performed across the two finals. All notes are the opinion of the individual author.
Scouting Notes: Herbert stands tall in tight loss
SOUTH Adelaide has pulled off a sensational come-from-behind win over North Adelaide, beating the Roosters by a single point in their Round 18 clash at Magain Stadium on Saturday. The Panthers trailed all day, and by as many as 30 points in the third quarter, but rallied to natch an unlikely victory. After South hit […]
