2026 Talent League fixtures revealed
THE AFL has today released fixtures for the upcoming Talent League boys and girls seasons. The competition continues to expand, with news that the Bachar Houli Senior Boys Academy will compete in two matches, while the four club-aligned Northern Academies will now play seven games each. >> SCROLL for all the details TALENT LEAGUE BOYS […]
TOP 5s | 2026 Tasmania Girls Preseason Testing
TASMANIA’S junior female footballing talent was put to the test recently as part of the Devils’ Preseason Testing event. While potential top pick next year Matilda Lange – who starred as a double bottom-ager in the testing last year – was unavailable – there were still plenty of eye-catching results. >> SCROLL for the Top […]
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Evie Ward
TALENTED Tasmanian Evie Ward is a member of the National Academy, and one of two from the Apple Isle in the high-performance program. Another AFLW Draft prospect out of the recent Lauderdale footy factory, Ward has spent time playing across multiple lines, and is looking to continue that while honing in on her midfield craft. […]
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Evie Bingham
TASMANIAN talent Evie Bingham has come through the pathways with the Devils as a strong pressure forward who can roll through the midfield, and though she played just four games last season, looms as one to watch in 2026. The North Hobart prospect was named in the AFLW National Academy and we spoke to Bingham […]
Recruitment drive: Devils complete inaugural VFLW list
OFF-SEASONS can often be the catalyst for in-season success, and several state league clubs will hope that is the case in 2026. In a new series on Rookie Me Central, we highlight some of the most exciting recruitment drives from around the country. Next up is the newly formed Tasmania Devils VFLW side. >> RECRUITMENT […]
2026 Victorian Girls summer squads revealed
FIFTY of the state’s most promising players are part of the Vic Country and Vic Metro summer squads. Having been told late last year of their inclusions and already having a camp together as part of team bonding and a high performance environment, the 25-player squads were officially released. >> SCROLL to see the full […]
Bowering “excited” by possibilities for 2026
UNLIKE a lot of AFL Women’s draft prospects uncertain if they will relocate to continue their football at the elite level in 2026, the reality for Tasmanian Priya Bowering is that for many years she has known relocation is the only option, and is more than prepared for the challenge that awaits. “It will definitely […]
2025 AFLW Draft Next 30: Smalls-Mediums
LAST WEEK we released our September AFLW Draft Power Rankings featuring 30 names following the conclusion of their junior seasons. Given the even nature of the draft after the top end, we have named our next 30 players over a two-piece series, finishing in this article with the remainder of players. Below are 16 non-talls […]
Compare the Pair: Priya Bowering vs Carys D’Addario
TWO OF the best inside midfielders who can also influence on the outside are Tasmanian Priya Bowering and West Australian Carys D’Addario. Both are first round talents in this year’s AFLW Draft, with the pair sharing a lot of similarities, but still having their own different impact on the field. Each are also their respective […]
2025 CTL Girls | Team-by-Team Reviews
OVER the last few weeks the Coates Talent League Girls competition was whittled down from the initial 13 full-time teams to Eastern Ranges winning the premiership. In light of the season wrapping up, we have compiled all 13 team reviews in one handy article. Premiers: Eastern Ranges SNAPSHOTPlayed: 14Won: 11Lost: 3 DRAFT COMBINE INVITEES:National: Jordyn Allen, Josephine Bamford, […]
