2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Chelsea Newitt
WEST Adelaide top-ager Chelsea Newitt started the 2026 SANFL Women’s season in ripping form for the Bloods as the talented utility is looking forward to making every post a winner this year. Capable of being deployed in a number of roles, Newitt thrives on using her offensive traits to impact games, and she is gunning […]
2026 SANFLW R2 wrap: Norwood hold on in thriller to down North Adelaide
NORWOOD held its nerve in one of the competition’s most dramatic finishes, surviving a stunning North Adelaide fightback to win by two points, 7.5 (47) to 7.3 (45), in an ANZAC Day blockbuster that had everything. The Redlegs led by 19 points heading into the final term before the Roosters booted four goals to one […]
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.
Around the Country: Bulldogs run riot in Sydney, Southport bounces back in Queensland
IT WAS a weekend of big wins and a couple of tight ones across the Northern States, with UNSW-ES Bulldogs putting on a 92-point demolition in AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division Round 4 and Southport reminding the QAFLW what it is capable of after last week’s rare loss to Morningside. The QAFL Women’s Round 3 […]
SANFLW U18s Semi-Finals: Bulldogs hold on by a point as Norwood cruise into grand final
TWO contrasting semi-finals played out at X Convenience Oval on Saturday evening, with Central District surviving a Sturt comeback to advance by the narrowest possible margin, while Norwood overwhelmed South Adelaide to book its place in Sunday’s AAMI Talent League Grand Final. CENTRAL DISTRICT 4.1 (25) def. STURT 3.6 (24) Central District held on by […]
2026 WAFLW Round 5 wrap: Subiaco holds off spirited Thunder
SUBIACO survived a desperate Anzac Day night charge from Peel Thunder at Sullivan Logistics Stadium to claim an eight-point win, with Caitie Smith delivering a three-goal performance that proved the difference between the sides in the 6.10 (46) to 6.2 (38) result. The Lions were well served by an outstanding Paige Sheppard – who finished […]
2026 Talent League Girls R4 notes: Swans Academy vs. Tasmania Devils
SYDNEY Swans Academy produced a dominant first half to run away with a comprehensive victory over the Tasmania Devils at Blacktown International Sportspark on Saturday, winning 11.10 (76) to 2.5 (17). The Swans kicked eight goals to none in the opening two quarters to lead by 56 points at the main break before a more […]
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 R4 notes: Sandringham Dragons vs. Northern Knights
A TIGHT contest in Round 4 of the Talent League Girls, saw the Northern Knights edge out the Sandringham Dragons by the narrowest of margins, 6.10 (46) to 6.9 (45) in a clash that went right down to the wire. The Dragons had every chance to win it late, with Maya Duane at the heart […]
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Maeve Gill
EASTERN Ranges tall defender Maeve Gill is taking a holistic approach to her football in 2026 as the top-ager looks to build on a promising bottom-age campaign as part of the Vic Metro summer hub. Gill was part of the wildly successful Eastern setup last season, enjoying premiership success and wanting more. We spoke to […]
