Scouting Notes: Swans sink Falcons in battle of the birds
THE SYDNEY Swans Academy capped off an undefeated Talent League stint, defeating Geelong by 75 points in Blacktown on Saturday afternoon. Sporting new numbers and a flashy red kit, the hosts piled on five goals in each quarter to canter to a sixth-straight victory, 20.9 (129) to 7.12 (54). In a ruthless scoring display, the […]
2026 Talent League Girls Player Focus: Kya Wills-Rawlings (Brisbane Lions Academy)
KYA Wills-Rawlings was a constant presence on the wing for the Brisbane Lions Academy in their 10.9 (69) to 5.7 (37) victory over the Eastern Ranges in Round 7. The talented prospect showcased her elite athletic traits, combining speed and endurance to rack up 29 disposals and provide relentless run and carry. Winning 24 of […]
2026 Talent League Girls Review: Sydney Swans Academy
THE Sydney Swans Academy entered the 2026 Coates Talent League Girls season with a talented squad featuring a mix of top-age draft prospects, over-age experience, and exciting bottom-age talent. With an extended fixture, the Swans Academy showcased their depth and development throughout the season, producing some dominant performances and unearthing hidden gems. 2026 Season Recap […]
2026 Talent League Girls R7 notes: Oakleigh Chargers vs. Western Jets
OAKLEIGH Chargers got back on the winners’ list after a tough start to the year given their fixtures, defeating Western Jets by 35 points at Warrawee Park. The Chargers lead all throughout he game, and kicked away with four third quarter goals to seal the victory as some usual suspects stood up despite Oakleigh missing […]
AFL confirms Tasmania’s list establishment rules
A FIVE million dollar Signing Bonus, a dozen of the most talented 17-year-old prospects, up to 50 total players on the list and access to any Tasmanian-born or raised prospects, are the son of a Tasmanian born 100-gamer and seven of the first 14 picks in the 2027 AFL Draft were among the concessions confirmed […]
2026 Talent League Girls Review: GWS Giants Academy
The GWS Giants Academy entered the 2026 Coates Talent League Girls season with high expectations after an undefeated 2025 campaign. With an extended fixture and a talented squad featuring a mix of top-age draft prospects and exciting bottom-age talent, the Giants Academy showcased their depth and development throughout the season. This review recaps their 2026 […]
2026 Talent League Girls R7 notes: Swans Academy vs. Geelong Falcons
COMING off a huge win over reigning premiers Eastern Ranges, the Sydney Swans Academy were tipped to make light work of a struggling Geelong Falcons, but to the visitors’ credit, they were in the contest until midway through the third term before the Swans kicked the last nine goals of the match to win the […]
2026 Talent League Girls R7 notes: Dandenong Stingrays vs. Giants Academy
DANDENONG Stingrays came back from a 23-point quarter time deficit to GWS Giants Academy and kicked six goals to three to finish the game and tie the contest in a thrilling end. The Stingrays actually lead by seven points with seven minutes to play before Majella Day took advantage of a 50m penalty call to […]
Head-to-Head: Evie Bowie vs. Ava Bilyk
TWO OF the most promising midfield prospects crossed paths on the weekend, with Swans Academy’s Evie Bowie and Geelong Falcons’ Ava Bilyk producing contrasting but compelling individual performances in the Swans Academy’s dominant 17.6 (108) to 6.3 (39) victory. We take a look at both players, their backgrounds and how they shaped up against each […]
Scouting Notes: Tassie toughs out tight win over Rebels
TASMANIA has bounced back onto the winners list after defeating Greater Western Victoria (GWV) by three points in a thrilling encounter at Mars Stadium. The Devils were less accurate in front of goal but notched 28 scoring shots to the Rebels’ 20, riding the wave of several lead changes to salute 12.16 (88) to 13.7 […]
