2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Emily Rankin
A CLEAN and tough natural inside midfielder, Emily Rankin has been one of a plethora of exciting Eastern Ranges prospects coming through the pathway in the program. Already impressing for Vic Metro at Under 16s level then holding her spot through the Ranges’ last two seasons, she enters 2026 set to take control of the […]
State(s) in Focus: Hypothetical Allies squad
A CHANGE in the Allies selection process has seen no preseason camp held this year for the budding squad of players ranging from the Northern Territory, NSW/ACT, Queensland, and Tasmania. Instead, they will come together for trials in June, ahead of the 2026 Under 18 National Championships. >> SCROLL to see the full hypothetical squad […]
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Stella Scott
ONE OF a number of Brisbane Lions Academy members who already has state experience from her bottom-age season, Stella Scott is a player to watch in 2026. Coming from a rugby background, Scott has found her place in the Lions Academy and Queensland squads, and is looking to build on past work to produce a […]
Preseason Q&A: Ethan Matthews (Giants Academy)
AMONG another strong crop of club-tied talent this year is Greater Western Sydney (GWS) Academy standout Ethan Matthews. The smooth-moving defender is hoping to earn more midfield minutes as a top-ager, bringing Allies exposure and five games of VFL experience into season 2026. We sat down for an interview with Matthews at the Giants Academy’s […]
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Freya Ross
GAINING great experience as a winger last season, Brisbane Lions Academy prospect Freya Ross is looking forward to what 2026 holds. A soccer convert from a rugby household, Ross has always enjoyed the physicality of the code, and is now preparing for her top-age season to be her best yet. We spoke to Ross at […]
2026 AFL Draft | Race to #1: Cody Walker
FOR FANS of AFL clubs starved of on-field success, draft and trade wins often provide beacons of hope. Nostalgia helps too, and that’s exactly what the emergence of father-son gun Cody Walker is providing Carlton fans. >> SCROLL for player highlights The son of 202-game former Blue Andrew last year declared his intentions to pursue […]
TOP 5s | 2026 Tasmanian Preseason Testing
THE BUDDING class of 2027 is shaping up nicely for Tasmania, if the recent preseason testing combine is anything to go by. Several 2009-born prospects produced top-five results across the event held in Hobart, headlined by dual-podium finisher Benjamin Russell. >> SCROLL to see the Top 5s for each test Lauderdale’s Russell exhibited his elite […]
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 […]
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Georgia Patterson
CLEVER forward Georgia Patterson showed some promising signs throughout her bottom-age campaign, and the Canberra-based Giants Academy prospect is expecting even bigger things in 2026. Capable to also rolling through the middle, Patterson has some nice footy IQ and defensive pressure, and will look to build on her overall game. We spoke to Patterson at […]
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 […]
