Brilliant Bilyk steers Country to win despite Martin’s huge haul
THREE fast goals to open the final term into the breeze helped ice Vic Country’s first win of the AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships, defeating arch-rivals Vic Metro by 10 points in the third and final game at Shepley Oval on Saturday. Despite a strong breeze blowing up the other end and an on-fire Bailee […]
Allies grab second spot with strong finish
CAPPING off their best ever AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships carnival, the Allies defeated Western Australia in the second game of the Shepley Oval triple-header to end with a 3-1 record. The result meant the combined states side finished second overall, which largely was thanks to a strong three goals to nil third term during […]
Croweaters complete unbeaten AFLW U18s campaign
SOUTH Australia made sure it was a convincing national carnival, capping off the 2026 AFLW Under 18 Championships with a seven-point win over Queensland. The cup was already the Croweaters heading into the match, but by knocking off the Maroons at a windswept Shepley Oval, South Australia went 4-0 for the tournament and won its […]
2026 TLG Preview: Quartet of matches headline Round 15
JUST four games take place across Round 15 of the Talent League Girls competition with the Allies, Vic Country and Vic Metro all in action for the final day of the national championships tomorrow. Five metropolitan teams and three country aligned regions will clash with two contests per day, and not only will the teams […]
2026 AFLW U18s: Round 4 Team of the Week
THE PENULTIMATE round of the AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships delivered plenty of action, highlighted by Western Australia’s thrilling 16-point comeback victory over Vic Country, and a tightly contested draw between the Allies and Queensland. The Allies and Queensland lead the way in our Round 4 Team of the Week with seven representatives each, while […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 AFLW U18s – Queensland vs. Allies
THE ALLIES spoiled the party for a third straight year at Brighton Homes Arena, toppling Queensland with the last kick of the game. Lolita Savala converted the match-winner moments before thesiren signalling the victory for the combined states side, and denying Queensland the opportunity to play for the title on Saturday. We took note of […]
2026 TLG R14 | Power and Rebels play out draw
DESPITE both sides missing a host of key players due to the AFLW Under 18 Championships, Gippsland Power and Greater Western Victoria (GWV) Rebels produced a great fight at La Trobe University Bundoora to finish the standalone Round 14 match in a draw. The Rebels were more accurate with 4.1 (25) to 3.7 (25), but […]
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Meyah Fursland
TOP-AGE defender Meyah Fursland is shaping as one of the more versatile defensive prospects in this year’s draft pool, with the Geelong Falcons product also representing Vic Country. Fursland sat down to discuss her footballing journey, her strengths and areas for growth, and the goals she set herself during the preseason. Q: Meyah, can you […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 AFLW U18s – Vic Country vs. Western Australia
WESTERN Australia notched up its first win of the AFLW Under 18 Championships, coming back from 16 points down at the final break to run over the top of Vic Country at Kennedy Community Centre in Dingley. The Sandgropers booted four last quarter goals to secure the 6.4 (40) to 5.3 (33) victory on Saturday […]
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Skylah McPherson
MURRAY Bushrangers and Vic Country forward-midfielder Skylah McPherson has come a long way with her game since starting as the only girl in an otherwise all-boys team at Myrtleford. Following on from a breakout bottom-age campaign in 2025, McPherson has been steadily growing in 2026 and playing through Vic Country’s national campaign. We spoke to […]
