Scouting Notes: 2026 AFLW U18s – Queensland vs. Allies
THE ALLIES spoiled the party for a third straight year at Brighton Homes Arena, toppling Queensland with the last kick of the game. Lolita Savala converted the match-winner moments before thesiren signalling the victory for the combined states side, and denying Queensland the opportunity to play for the title on Saturday. We took note of […]
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Skylah McPherson
MURRAY Bushrangers and Vic Country forward-midfielder Skylah McPherson has come a long way with her game since starting as the only girl in an otherwise all-boys team at Myrtleford. Following on from a breakout bottom-age campaign in 2025, McPherson has been steadily growing in 2026 and playing through Vic Country’s national campaign. We spoke to […]
Sandgropers snatch first AFLW U18s win in 23-point turnaround
WESTERN Australia produced a memorable come-from-behind victory at Kennedy Community Centre on Saturday to defeat Vic Country and record their maiden AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships win for 2026. The Sandgropers trailed by 16 points heading into the last change, but the belief was high as the visitors were aided by a strong breeze. They […]
2026 AFLW U18s Preview | Vic Country vs. Western Australia
TWO WINLESS AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships sides go head-to-head at Dingley in a battle to see who can get on the board in the 2026 carnival. Since being thrashed by South Australia, Western Australia was far better against Vic Metro, while Country went down swinging against both the Allies and Queensland. We preview tomorrow’s […]
2026 AFLW U18s: Round 3 Team of the Week
THE PENULTIMATE round of the AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships produced two thrilling contests, with South Australia securing a title-defining 20-point victory over Vic Metro, and Queensland keeping its championship dreams alive with a hard-fought 14-point win against Vic Country. The Croweaters and Maroons lead the way in our Round 3 Team of the Week […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 AFLW U18s – Queensland vs. Vic Country
QUEENSLAND booted six goals in the second term to break the game open against Vic Country and record an AFLW Under 18 Championships victory in Round 3. The Maroons won 7.8 (50) to 5.6 (36) at Brighton Homes Arena, with even contributors across the board. We took note of some of the players who caught […]
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Eliza Roche
LEFT-FOOTED forward Eliza Roche has been one of Murray Bushrangers’ most dangerous forward threats in her top-age season, translating her craft inside 50 into a Vic Country jumper at the AFLW Under 18 Championships. The Wodonga product’s blend of speed, agility and knack for manufacturing snags from tight spaces has made her a genuine 2026 […]
Maroons keep AFLW U18s dream alive after six-goal second term
QUEENSLAND’S hopes of securing a maiden AFLW Under 18 Championships title after keeping its 2026 campaign alive yesterday. The Maroons regained some key players and some key momentum, after they bounced back from a first-up loss to Vic Metro to defeat Vic Country by 14 points at Brighton Homes Arena, 7.8 (50) t o 5.6 […]
2026 AFLW U18s Preview | Queensland vs. Vic Country
TWO SIDES searching for their first AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships win of the 2026 carnival clash at Brighton Homes Arena coming off a bye last weekend. Queensland will regain some key players since the loss to Vic Metro, while Vic Country will be hungry to get on the better side of the ledger after […]
RMC MEDAL | Challengers start to emerge during national carnival
WHILE the Talent League Girls competition rolls on, it gives the chasing pack the opportunity to bridge the gap with the run-away Rookie Me Central Medal leader in Matilda Lange. The bottom-age Tasmanian star had raced out to a five-vote lead against any player who could poll further votes at the end of the Northern […]
