2024 AFLW Draft preview: Gold Coast Suns
THERE should be a local feel about the Gold Coast Suns’ haul in Monday night’s AFLW Draft, with the Sunshine State side nominating five Academy members, as well as five list spots. Expect that to be a theme for the night, as the Suns – who finished 17th on the AFLW ladder in 2024 – […]
Harrington grateful for “amazing” opportunity
QUEENSLAND AFLW Draft prospect Tara Harrington has not been lost on just how valuable the experiences have been for her over the last couple of years. Speaking to Rookie Me Central at the National Draft Combine, Harrington said despite missing the bulk of the year through injury, still felt connected thanks to assisting with the […]
Q&A: Chloe Gaunt (Brisbane Lions Academy)
A LATE bloomer to the code as well as admittedly getting more serious about her fitness over the off-season, athletic key forward Chloe Gaunt received a AFLW National Draft Combine invite. Bursting with potential as a 182cm utility who can roll into the ruck, the raw key showed glimpses of what she is capable of […]
Q&A: Emma Juneja (Swans Academy)
HARD-RUNNING wing Emma Juneja looms as Sydney Swans Academy’s top Academy draft prospect in the December 16 AFLW Draft, having pieced together a consistent top-age season. She played across multiple competitions for the Academy, Allies and Sydney University, as well as running out for the National Academy. We spoke to Juneja at the AFLW National […]
Ross goes back to look towards future
QUEENSLAND defender Siobhan Ross switched ends to become more of a permanent back in 2024, with the Southport top-ager making the change in order to add a point of difference behind the ball. The predominantly tall forward was one of a number of impressive players up that end of the ground for the Maroons, so […]
Veerhuis “100 per cent” in for AFLW dream
FOOTBALL has always been a big part of AFLW Draft hopeful Ellie Veerhuis‘ life. The New South Wales native rose through the ranks from starting out as a youngster in Woollongong, and eventually representing the Allies at this year’s AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships. “I have two older brothers who grew up playing footy since […]
Prosser-Shaw joins AFLW Academy duo at Combine
ONE of three NSW/ACT players to earn a National Draft Combine invite, Giants Academy utility Amelie Prosser-Shaw is in rare company. The top-age teenager out of the East Coast Eagles set her sights on representing the Allies at the Under 18 Championships, running out for GWS Giants’ VFLW side, and getting drafted at year’s end. […]
2024 AFLW U18s – Draft stocks rising
AHEAD of the final AFLW Under 18 Championships match between South Australia and Western Australia, we take a look at a prospect from each of the other state sides who stood up and took their chances across the carnival. For most, they were always around the mark, but have solidified their ability in comparison to […]
Scouting Notes: 2024 QAFLW Preliminary Final
BOND University booked its place in the 2024 QAFL Women’s Grand Final after a nail-biting win over Aspley Hornets last weekend, to face Southport in the decider. In the penultimate match, the sides had a combined six Queensland State Academy members and we took a look at how they performed. All notes are the opinion […]
Reigning premier Bull Sharks storm into prelim
REIGNING premiers Bond University put Coorparoo to the sword at different stages during their elimination final clash, first during the second term, and then again in the last on the Bull Sharks’ way to a comfortable 53-point win. The Bull Sharks kept their premiership defence alive for another week and eliminated the Kings in the […]
