Scouting Notes: 2026 AFLW U16s – Giants Academy vs. Northern Territory
AFTER a long day of watching others, the local GWS Giants Academy players finally got to celebrate, defeating Northern Territory in the last game of an AFLW Under 16s Championships triple-header at Blacktown yesterday. It was a tight first half, but the Giants Academy just had that extra polish in front of goal along with […]
PREVIEW | 2026 Talent League Girls – Round 2
A MASSIVE eight-game schedule is packed for Round 2 of the Talent League Girls competition after just one match took place a fortnight ago for opening round. The Brisbane Lions Academy took the chocolates over Gold Coast Suns Academy in that encounter, and both sides head to Blacktown as part of a double-header against the […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 AFLW U16s – Tasmania vs. Suns Academy
GOLD Coast Suns Academy produced one of the most dominant performances in recent history through the national championships with a 140-point belting of Tasmania in the second game of an AFLW Under 16 Championships triple-header at Blacktown yesterday. It was fairly competitive for a half, before the Suns went full throttle and piled on 15 […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 AFLW U16s – Swans Academy vs. Lions Academy
A DOMINANT first half from Brisbane Lions Academy set the side up for a commanding 44-point AFLW Under 16s Championships win over the Sydney Swans Academy in the first of a triple-header at Blacktown yesterday. Booting the first eight goals of the game before the Swans kicked a couple late, the Lions looked full of […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 AFLW U16s – Vic Metro vs. Vic Country
VICTORIA Metro survived a late scare to put away Victoria Country in a 19-point AFLW Under 16s Championships win at Trevor Barker Beach Oval today. In blustery conditions making efficiency and goalkicking tough. Country actually had one more scoring shot – and drew level late in the contest – before Metro kicked three goals in […]
2026 Talent League Girls preview: Geelong Falcons
GEELONG Falcons had the sole draftee in Meg Lappin make it onto an AFLW list last season, with a couple of unlucky players missing out, while also blooding some promising talents coming through the program ahead of their top-age seasons in 2026. LAST SEASON Played: 14Wins: 8Losses: 6 Geelong Falcons have a history of being […]
2026 Talent League Girls preview: Dandenong Stingrays
DANDENONG Stingrays came within a win of lifting the Talent League Girls premiership cup, and while the side might have a number of big changes over the off-season, still have plenty of talent on the list that should see them competitive once again. LAST SEASON Played: 14Wins: 10Losses: 4 Producing the club’s best ever season, […]
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Brylee Anderson
EASTERN Ranges utility Brylee Anderson is looking to follow in the footsteps of older brother Cody and reach the top level, with the National Academy member among the top prospects in this year’s AFLW Draft. An MVP winner at Under 16s level with Vic Metro, Anderson gets the keys to lead the Ranges’ midfield alongside […]
2026 Talent League Girls preview: GWV Rebels
GREATER Western Victoria (GWV) Rebels have a young, developing side with some promise that showed talent as the season went on last year. Now with an extra year under their belts, the Rebels are keen to go to another level in 2026. LAST SEASON Played: 14Wins: 6Losses: 8 GWV Rebels had their moments during the […]
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Georgia Garlick
SMOOTH moving utility Georgia Garlick has played a variety of roles in the past for Bendigo Pioneers and looks like settling between half-forward and midfield in 2026. The massive Hawks supporter is keen to make every post a winner this season and is focused on improving a host of elements in her game. We spoke […]
