Scouting notes: 2024 AFLW U18s – Queensland vs. Allies
AFTER having opposite results from their respective first matches, the Allies bounced back from a 94-point defeat to roll Queensland who had defeated Vic Country at the same Brighton Homes Arena a week earlier. The Allies secured the 15-point win, with players from both sides impressing. We took note of some of the players who […]
Allies surge to stunning upset over Queensland
A HARD-RUNNING and fierce Allies outfit has shaken the 2024 AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships up with a 15-point win over Queensland at Brighton Homes Arena today. The Allies led at every break, and even when challenged regained momentum to salute, 8.3 (51) to 5.6 (36) in ideal conditions. Coming off a 94-point loss to […]
PREVIEW | 2024 AFLW U18s: Queensland vs. Allies
QUEENSLAND will be looking for back-to-back wins in the 2024 AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships, when the Sunshine State plays host for the second time in as many weeks. Coming off a win over Vic Country, the Maroons face the Allies who were humbled by Vic Metro a fortnight ago, as both sides play their […]
Scouting Notes: 2024 AFL U16s – Northern Territory vs. Suns Academy
GOLD Coast Suns Academy held on to beat a gallant Northern Territory side by two points in their Under 16 National Championships clash at Fankhauser Reserve on Thursday. After trailing by 17 points at three-quarter time, the NT thrice got the margin back to under a goal but could not quite snatch victory. The Northern […]
Scouting Notes: 2024 AFL U16s – Tasmania vs. Swans Academy
SYDNEY Swans Academy won the 2024 AFL Under 16s Pool B title after being the sole undefeated side throughout the three-game series, with a 13-point win over Tasmania. In what was an epic conclusion to the national championships, the sides traded blows across the first three quarters as they kicked a combined 8.13, before piling […]
Scouting Notes: 2024 AFL U16s – Lions Academy vs. Giants Academy
THE BRISBANE Lions Academy’s Pool B title defence ended on a positive note, as they defeated the Giants Academy by 15 points in today’s Under 16 National Championships clash at Fankhauser Reserve. The result sees the Lions finish their campaign with a 2-1 record, good enough for third place. An inaccurate start saw the Giants […]
2024 AFLW U18s Player Focus: Mia Salisbury (Queensland)
PROMISING top-age Queenslander Mia Salisbury has adapted into life as a midfielder this year after a promising bottom-age national carnival as a defender. The Bond University draft eligible player was among the better players for the Suns Academy during its Coates Talent League Girls stint earlier in the year. In the absence of a host […]
Scouting Notes: 2024 AFL U16s – Lions Academy vs. Tasmania
TASMANIA set up up an essential Pool B grand final on Thursday, after overcoming Brisbane Lions Academy to remain undefeated in the AFL Under 16 Championships. The boys from the Apple Isle will face Sydney Swans Academy at Southport on Thursday and are the only two undefeated teams left after the Devils also knocked off […]
Scouting Notes: 2024 AFL U16s – Suns Academy vs. Giants Academy
THE GREATER Western Sydney (GWS) Giants Academy picked up its first win of the Under 16 National Championships on Monday, defeating the Suns Academy by 38 points at People First Stadium. The visitors had all the territory and while wasteful in the opening exchanges, made it count thereafter. A scrappy first half saw either side […]
Eagles shrug off tenacious Bulldogs in second half
REIGNING premiers East Coast Eagles flexed their muscles in the second half against UNSW-ES Bulldogs after the crowd was left shellshocked at the main break. The Eagles were tipped to comfortably take care of the Bulldogs in the Round 12 AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division match, but instead were kept goalless and trailed by 12 […]
