TOP 5s | 2026 Queensland Girls Preseason Testing
QUEENSLAND’S top footballing talents were put through their paces over the weekend as the Gold Coast Suns Academy and Brisbane Lions Academy members took part in the Sunshine State’s Preseason Testing event. >> SCROLL for the Top 5 in each test The talk of the event was Lily Quigley‘s record-breaking agility test with the former […]
TOP 5s | 2026 Queensland Preseason Testing
BRISBANE Lions Academy prospect Jethro Grills had a day out at the recent Queensland preseason testing combine, achieving top-five results in every event. What’s more, the 176cm top-ager finished first on the leaderboard in four of those tests to showcase his all-round athleticism. >> SCROLL to see the Top 5s for each test Grills notched […]
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: Morgan Stevens
BREAKING the all-time vertical jumps records at the recent Giants Academy Preseason Testing event, Morgan Stevens boasts some remarkable athletic traits for her size. The key defender is often stopping opponents from scoring, but she has some weaponous offensive traits as well which are highlighted by her speed and aerial ability. We spoke to Stevens […]
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Steph Aguinaldo
AN EYE-CATCHING speedster off half-back, Stephanie Aguinaldo is one to watch in the upcoming 2026 season. The Broadbeach Cats AFLW Draft prospect is a former national netballer who chose footy and is now set for a big top-age campaign. We spoke to Aguinaldo about her footy journey, the tough choice between her sports, the impact […]
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Frances Walsh
HARD-RUNNING winger Frances Walsh is set to explore more positions through the Sydney Swans Academy this year to ramp up her versatility in her top-age season. The Sydney University young gun, who played in the AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division decider last year, came from an elite touch footy background, but is chasing a spot […]
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 […]
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Majella Day
MURRAY Bushrangers sharpshooter Majella Day is no stranger to long car rides, with the Giants Academy member spending many hours on the road to chase her AFL Women’s dream. The National Academy representative is one of the top prospects in this year’s AFLW Draft and will be one to watch throughout the Talent League Girls. […]
Preseason Q&A: Archie Hill (Suns Academy)
FOOTBALL fans, no less Gold Coast fans, can thank the 2018 AFL Grand Final for Archie Hill‘s love of the game. After being “glued to the TV” for West Coast’s dramatic defeat of Collingwood, the mad Geelong fan and nephew of Cameron Mooney is well on his way to reaching the big leagues. Hill, a […]
First portion of VFL/W fixtures released
A NEW era of Victorian state league football will take place in 2026, following the announcement of the first fixtures from the VFL and VFLW competitions. The fixture release – which was announced yesterday – included the first 13 rounds of the VFL, and the opening six rounds of the VFLW. >> FULL FIXTURES Alongside […]
