2026 SANFLW R8 wrap: Redlegs reign supreme in wet conditions
NORWOOD has produced a resolute performance in difficult, muddy conditions to hold off an in-form South Adelaide side, beating the Panthers for a 17-point win at Revo Fitness Oval in Round 8 of the SANFLW, 4.12 (36) to 3.1 (19). The Redlegs were under pressure at times against the reigning premiers, but it was Norwood […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 AFL U18s – South Australia vs. Allies
SOUTH Australia has arrived at the 2026 AFL Under 18 National Championships after a thumping 66-point win over the Allies on Sunday. Having made a losing start to their title defence last week, it took a quarter time rev-up from coach Tony Bamford to kickstart the Croweaters in Alberton. Whatever he said seemed to work, […]
Croweaters hold Allies at bay to set up potential title-decider
SOUTH Australia and old foes Vic Metro look set to potentially decide the AFLW Under 18 Championships title next week, with the two teams remaining undefeated after the Croweaters knocked off fellow unbeaten team Allies by nine points at Alberton Oval yesterday. The match was tight and tense as expected, but a two goals to […]
2026 AFLW U18s Preview | South Australia vs. Allies
BOTH winning up first in the AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships, South Australia returns home to host the Allies who hit the road for the first time in the 2026 national carnival. The Croweaters have been able to include a talented top-ager returning from injury, while the Allies have also added a star prospect around […]
PREVIEW | 2026 SANFLW: Round 8
ROUND 8 of the SANFLW returns from a league-wide bye with a bumper four-match Saturday at Revo Fitness Oval, the entire round condensed to the one venue while the AFLW Under 18 Championships get underway around the country. Most sides remain without their best young talents, with a host of South Australia’s premier Academy prospects […]
Top of the crop: State-by-state breakdown
WITH one round of National Championships action in the books, the picture of this year’s AFL Draft class is becoming clearer. What’s also relatively clear is which prospects are cementing themselves at the top of each state’s crop, and given AFL clubs aren’t strangers to picking local, we outline how the talent stacks up around […]
2026 AFLW U18s: Round 1 Team of the Week
AN ENTERTAINING first round of the AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships saw massive wins to South Australia and Vic Metro, as well as a hard-fought victory to the Allies, culminating in our Round 1 Team of the Week. The Croweaters, Metro and Allies all have five representatives apiece, while Western Australia (four), Vic Country (three) […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 AFLW U18s – Western Australia vs. South Australia
SOUTH Australia controlled play for the entire first half to set up a huge 52-point win over Western Australia on day one of the AFLW Under 18 Championships. The Sandgropers fought back to win the second half, but it was a case of too little, too late, going down 12.6 (78) to 4.2 (26). We […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 AFL U18s – Western Australia vs. South Australia
WESTERN Australia has caused a major boilover to kick off the Under 18 National Championships, defeating South Australia by 12 points at Mineral Resources Park on Saturday. The hosts burst out of the blocks with five unanswered goals in the opening term and led all day, but had their buffer cut down to less than […]
Croweaters first half blitz sends ominous AFLW U18s message
SOUTH Australia did not mess around during its massive 52-point win over Western Australia to kick off the AFLW Under 18 Championships, setting up the opening day victory with a 57-0 first half. To the home side’s credit, the Sandgropers rallied in the second half, but it was far too late by that stage, as […]
