2026 Talent League Girls R5 notes: Gippsland Power vs. Eastern Ranges
A WET Morwell Recreation Reserve set the scene for a grinding contest, with Eastern Ranges running out 7.13 (55) to 1.10 (16) winners over Gippsland Power in Round 5 of the Talent League Girls. The Power kicked the opening goal before the Ranges took over, booting the last seven majors in conditions that made clean […]
2026 Talent League Girls R4 notes: Gippsland Power vs. GWV Rebels
A WIND-swept Shepley Oval provided the backdrop for one of the round’s most dramatic finishes, with GWV Rebels overturning a 27-point first-quarter deficit to defeat Gippsland Power 9.7 (61) to 8.7 (55) in Round 4 of the Talent League Girls. We took note of some of the players from each side that caught the eye.
Purple Patch: Milner’s electric start lights up Shepley Oval
GIPPSLAND Power midfielder Lily Milner set the tone early against GWV Rebels, engineering three goals in the opening six minutes to send the Power flying out of the blocks. All three came directly from her work – two assists and a score involvement – in a concentrated burst that showcased everything that makes her one […]
2026 Talent League Girls R3 notes: Gippsland Power vs. Dandenong Stingrays
AN ALL-COUNTRY battle between Gippsland Power and Dandenong Stingrays saw the latter come away with the 19-point win at Morwell, kicking three goals to one in the final term in what was ultimately the difference between the two sides. The Stingrays held sway at each break after scores were level at quarter time, but it […]
2026 TLG Round 2: Country games notes
A TRIPLE treat in Bendigo was just what the fans were after as the six Victorian country sides descended on Queen Elizabeth Oval last weekend. Across a full day of action on Sunday, Gippsland Power, Murray Bushrangers and Dandenong Stingrays all came away with four points having defeated their respective opponents. We took note of […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 AFLW U16s – Vic Metro vs. Vic Country
VICTORIA Metro survived a late scare to put away Victoria Country in a 19-point AFLW Under 16s Championships win at Trevor Barker Beach Oval today. In blustery conditions making efficiency and goalkicking tough. Country actually had one more scoring shot – and drew level late in the contest – before Metro kicked three goals in […]
2026 Talent League Girls preview: Gippsland Power
GIPPSLAND Power’s talent continues to grow with the girls program having its best season on record last year and earning a finals spot. Headlined by a couple of star top-agers, the Power have some nice draft prospects again in 2026 and will look to continue their upward trajectory. LAST SEASON Played: 14Wins: 9Losses: 5 Gippsland […]
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Grace Dillow
TALENTED Vic Country representative Grace Dillow looms large as one of the region’s top AFLW Draft prospects in 2026, and alongside Lily Milner will prepare to mount a nice one-two punch out of the midfield. Dillow has shown she can also impact up forward, and has plenty of tricks and traits that catch the eye. […]
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Lily Milner
GIPPSLAND Power prospect Lily Milner has spent time across different roles and looms as one to watch in 2026. The Vic Country Under 16s representative found her place in the Power lineup last season, and alongside Grace Dillow loom as the two key rotating midfielder/forwards from the Gippsland region. We spoke to Milner at the […]
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 […]
