2026 AFLW U18s Preview | South Australia vs. Vic Metro
A POTENTIAL title- deciding clash between South Australia and Vic Metro takes place at Alberton Oval tomorrow in what promises to be a ripping contest. The winner will automatically eliminate a couple of teams from contention – based on the head-to-head decider – with just one game apiece left for these sides at the national […]
PREVIEW | 2026 SANFLW: Round 9
ROUND 9 of the SANFLW delivers the standout clash of the season so far, with ladder leaders Woodville-West Torrens hosting in-form Norwood off the back of the Redlegs’ boilover win over South Adelaide. The reigning premiers will look to respond from just their second loss of the year against a rejuvenated Sturt, while at the […]
Rising Stocks: Metro interceptors stand tall
ANOTHER round of Under 18 National Championships action has seen plenty of movement amongst the depths of the draft pool. Intercept defenders, tall goalkickers and state skippers headlined those to elevate their stocks over the weekend. We outline a dozen prospects who impressed across the two games. >> Rolling Rankings: Top 30 AFL Draft prospects RISING STOCKS […]
2026 SANFLW Player Focus: Kate Alexander (Norwood)
NORWOOD ruck and top-age AFLW Draft prospect Kate Alexander had a breakout performance in the SANFLW on the weekend. In a resolute performance in difficult, muddy conditions at Revo Fitness Oval, Norwood held off an in-form South Adelaide side for a 17-point win, 4.12 (36) to 3.1 (19), in Round 8 of the SANFLW season. […]
Squad Depth: South Australian bottom-agers go big
WITH two rounds of National Championships action in the books, state squad members continue to press for representative selection back at club level. Both South and Western Australia were in action over the weekend, leaving plenty of budding prospects to show why they should get a chance on the big stage. South Australia’s winning team […]
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 […]
