Vic Country locks in 2026 AFL U18s squad
A STAR-STUDDED Vic Country outfit – headlined by potential number one pick Cody Walker and a host of top-end talents particularly from the Gippsland region – is ready to go ahead of next week’s AFL Under 18 Championships. Vic Country take on the Allies up in Blacktown to kick off proceedings, and have named a […]
Talent League Player Focus: Ethan Drever (GWV Rebels)
GREATER Western Victoria (GWV) Rebels skipper Ethan Drever has produced a remarkably consistent campaign to-date, and that continued in his latest outing in Round 10. The 188cm midfielder, who draws comparisons to Giants powerhouse Finn Callaghan, was arguably best on ground in his side’s 18-point loss to Oakleigh on Saturday. We put his performance under […]
Scouting Notes: Chargers overcome inaccuracy to raid Rebel territory
OAKLEIGH Chargers have notched up their fourth win of the season after defeating the GWV Rebels by 18 points in their Round 10 clash at Mars Stadium. The visitors posted a whopping 30 scoring shots but managed just one more goal than their game opponents, who were again led valiantly by star midfielder Ethan Drever. […]
Scouting Notes: Tassie toughs out tight win over Rebels
TASMANIA has bounced back onto the winners list after defeating Greater Western Victoria (GWV) by three points in a thrilling encounter at Mars Stadium. The Devils were less accurate in front of goal but notched 28 scoring shots to the Rebels’ 20, riding the wave of several lead changes to salute 12.16 (88) to 13.7 […]
Scouting Notes: Drever dominates in Rebels’ runaway win
MIDFIELDER Ethan Drever was the star of the show as his GWV Rebels ran out 23-point winners over the Northern Territory Academy at TIO Stadium on Saturday. The rising prospect led all comers with 31 disposals and booted two goals as the Rebels shook off their weary legs to salute up in Darwin. Having conceded […]
Scouting Notes: Knights win in Gayfer goal fest
NORTHERN Knights continued their perfect start to the Talent League season, notching a fifth consecutive win after thumping the GWV Rebels by 63 points in Ballarat on Sunday. The visitors trailed at half time but piled on seven unanswered goals in term three, including five from spearhead Sam Gayfer. Gayfer ended up with six majors […]
Scouting Notes: Early surge sets up Power victory
GIPPSLAND powered to its fourth win of the season on Saturday, defeating the GWV Rebels by 57 points at Shepley Oval. Seven unanswered first-quarter goals set the platform for the Power’s comfortable victory, headlined by a breakout game from Hawthorn Next Generation Academy (NGA) prospect Keenan Boi. We took note of the top prospects and […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 Talent League – Round 3
A BUMPER day of Talent League football saw Good Friday host all six Round 3 fixtures, which in turn threw up some thrilling encounters. Amongst the thrill of a tight finish were prospects pushing for higher honours. We took note of the best talent from each game in our weekly Scouting Notes.
Scouting Notes: 2026 Talent League – Round 2
ROUND 2 of the 2026 Talent League season was headlined by top prospects strutting their stuff in high-number performances, while others produced breakout games or stepped up in the absence of star teammates. We had eyes on all seven games across the weekend, taking note of the best prospects and performers. >> Round 2: Snapshot […]
2026 Talent League: Round 2 Team of the Week
NORTHERN Knights lead the way with three representatives in our Round 2 Talent League Team of the Week, after their thumping 58-point win over reigning premier Eastern. All 14 teams who turned out over the weekend feature in our 23-player squad. See who made the cut. >> Round 2: Snapshot | Player of the Week […]
RMC MEDAL | Dominant Devil darts clear after eight rounds
COMPILING 14 of a possible 15 votes across her first five games, it might be a case of good luck stopping Matilda Lange. A pick one contender in next year’s AFLW Draft, Lange has taken over the reins from Priya Bowering in the midfield and been the most dominant player across the Talent League Girls […]
2026 Talent League Girls R7 notes: GWV Rebels vs Tasmania Devils
TASMANIA Devils snapped a three-game losing streak to easily account for Greater Western Victoria (GWV) Rebels at Mars Stadium on Saturday morning. The Devils made the trip over the Bass Strait to tackle the Rebels, and kept their opposition goalless until the final term, having piled on 9.12 to 0.6 to that point, eventually coming […]
2026 Talent League Girls R3 notes: Geelong Falcons vs. GWV Rebels
GEELONG Falcons took the chocolates in a rare Talent League Girls twilight clash, with the Falcons and Greater Western Victoria (GWV) Rebels battling it out at Werribee under lights. In a tight contest that was marred by inaccuracy, the sides combined for 11.24 (90) with the Falcons coming out on top, 8.13 (61) to 3.11 […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 AFLW U16s – Vic Country vs. Suns Academy
GOLD Coast Suns Academy finished the 2026 AFLW Under 16 Championships as joint winners alongside South Australia, having taken care of Vic Country in the first game of a triple-header at a windswept Shepley Oval last Friday. The Suns Academy had a fight on their hands early, before maximising the four-goal breeze to their advantage, […]
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 […]
Head-to-Head: Carmela Perri vs. Milly Shortal
TWO OF the more intriguing prospects in this year’s Talent League Girls crop went head-to-head in Round 2 at Queen Elizabeth Oval, with Carmela Perri and Milly Shortal producing massive individual performances in what was otherwise a impressive 32-point Murray Bushrangers win over the Greater Western Victoria (GWV) Rebels. >> AFLW DRAFT Q&A: Carmela Perri […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 AFLW U16s – Giants Academy vs. Northern Territory
AFTER a long day of watching others, the local GWS Giants Academy players finally got to celebrate, defeating Northern Territory in the last game of an AFLW Under 16s Championships triple-header at Blacktown yesterday. It was a tight first half, but the Giants Academy just had that extra polish in front of goal along with […]
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: GWV Rebels
GREATER Western Victoria (GWV) Rebels have a young, developing side with some promise that showed talent as the season went on last year. Now with an extra year under their belts, the Rebels are keen to go to another level in 2026. LAST SEASON Played: 14Wins: 6Losses: 8 GWV Rebels had their moments during the […]
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Lila Evans
HAILING from the same local club as recent Essendon draftee Maggie Johnstone, new Greater Western Victoria Rebels (GWV) top-ager Lila Evans is ready to follow in her footsteps. The talented South Warrnambool prospect is making a move inside in 2026 and will look to build on her already impressive game as a member of the […]