Scouting Notes: 2026 AFL U18s – Allies vs. Western Australia
THE ALLIES have ended their National Championships campaign on a high after defeating Western Australia by six points in a thrilling encounter at Mars Stadium on Wednesday. The Sandgropers led by as many as 28 points during term three, but were quickly reined in and made to settle for a 2-2 record. A run of […]
Preview: 2026 AFLW U18s – Shepley Oval Triple-Header
ALL ROADS lead to Shepley Oval tomorrow for the fifth and final round of the AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships with the title already decided, but places up for grabs. South Australia will take back the trophy from Vic Metro who has held on for the past two seasons, as the pair have duopolised the […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 AFL U16s – Lions Academy vs. Suns Academy
THE GOLD Coast Suns Academy claimed bragging rights in their opening Under 16 National Championships fixture, defeating the Brisbane Lions Academy by 47 points in a junior Q-Clash. A run of eight unanswered goals in the first half set up the Suns’ dominance at Brighton Homes Arena. Key forward Callum Samuelson helped establish Gold Coast’s […]
2026 TLG Preview: Quartet of matches headline Round 15
JUST four games take place across Round 15 of the Talent League Girls competition with the Allies, Vic Country and Vic Metro all in action for the final day of the national championships tomorrow. Five metropolitan teams and three country aligned regions will clash with two contests per day, and not only will the teams […]
PREVIEW | QAFLW returns in fascinating Round 12
A TOP five battle between Coorparoo and Morningside looks the pick of Round 12 as the QAFL Women’s competition returns off a league-wide bye last weekend. The previous ladders leaders were bumped down to third spot after a loss to Southport in Round 11, and take on a Morningside team that is still comfortably inside […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 AFL U18s – Vic Country vs. South Australia
SOUTH Australia has ended its Under 18 title defence on a positive note after beating Vic Country by a single point in Ballarat on Wednesday. The Croweaters overcame an inaccurate start and early Victorian onslaught to get over the line via a minor score off the boot of captain Kodah Edwards. After Vic Country’s run […]
Talent League latest: Club-tied prospects dine out
WHILE the Under 16 and 18 National Championships are currently taking centre stage, there remains some important Talent League action taking place. Club-tied prospects were among those to stand out across the three Round 16 fixtures, while there is now room for bottom-age stars to emerge. TALENT LEAGUE ROUND 16 Bendigo Pioneers 11.5 (71) def. […]
State Academy notes: 2026 SANFLW – Round 10
ROUND 10 of the 2026 SANFL Women’s season saw the return of the State Academy members during a bye from their national carnival duties. Across the four games, South Australia’s brightest prospects reminded the competition of their class and continued to build their draft profiles. We took note of how each of the Academy members […]
State of Play: 2026 AFLW Under 18s – The Final Day
The 2026 AFLW Under 18 Championships are hurtling towards their conclusion, with the final day of action set to feature a massive triple-header at Shepley Oval. Following the latest round of matches over the weekend, where Western Australia defeated Victoria Country and the Allies took down Queensland, the championship race has effectively been decided, though […]
2026 AFLW U18s: Round 4 Team of the Week
THE PENULTIMATE round of the AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships delivered plenty of action, highlighted by Western Australia’s thrilling 16-point comeback victory over Vic Country, and a tightly contested draw between the Allies and Queensland. The Allies and Queensland lead the way in our Round 4 Team of the Week with seven representatives each, while […]
Recruitment drive: Fresh Saints faces forge new path
ST KILDA will lay claim to its own reserves side for the first time since 1999 this year. After ceasing their alignment with Sandringham Zebras, who have also driven a strong recruiting campaign, the Saints have built their new VFL list with a focus on youth development and establishing culture. >> RECRUITMENT DRIVE: Sandringham | […]
EVERY CLUB | 2025 AFLW Draft team reviews
THE DUST has settled on this year’s AFLW Draft, which saw 60 players find new homes in Monday night’s event at Marvel Stadium. Across the last few days, Rookie Me Central has been unpacking each club’s respective hauls, revealing how they came together and granting a final grade. Click on the corresponding links below to […]
2025 AFLW Draft review: Western Bulldogs
COMPLETING our team-by-team review of the 2025 AFLW Draft, the Western Bulldogs also made just the minimum two selections, with a couple of draft bolters at their respective selections. One National Academy member who was gaining plenty of interest late had the trigger pulled in the first round, while a complete bolter thanks to her […]
2025 AFLW Draft review: West Coast
WEST Coast managed to secure the local young star, while also adding another exciting talent in the form of a Victorian utility in what was a relatively small draft crop after a huge one in 2024. The Eagles made finals for the first time and will be looking to build on that effort next season […]
Tasmanian AFLW list build concessions revealed
TASMANIA’S AFLW list build concessions have been revealed, with clubs informed on Wednesday of the Devils’ initial trade and draft mechanics. Set to enter the women’s competition in 2028, Tasmania will have exclusive access to local talent, on top of several draft handouts and unique free agency rules. >> SCROLL to see the full list […]
2025 AFLW Draft review: Sydney
SYDNEY managed to keep three homegrown Academy prospects despite having to let one go to crosstown rivals, GWS. The Swans had three top 20 talents within their ranks, and while Kiera Yerbury was the one left out of the three with only two possible bid matches, Sydney addressed a couple of key position spots, as […]
2025 AFLW Draft review: St Kilda
THERE was a clear focus on strength and power both around the ball and across the field for St Kilda at Monday night’s AFLW Draft. All five of the Saints’ selections boast physicality and strength, while also covering each of the three lines. >> EVERY PICK: National Draft>> 100+ PROFILES: View the 2025 AFLW Draft Guide DRAFT HAUL Pick […]
2025 AFLW Draft review: Richmond
RICHMOND traded up to Pick 1 from Pick 4 to take any fate out of the equation and select the player they felt would suit the club best from a trio of available options. While tossing up between a few names, they landed on a West Australian key forward who fits a clear need, before […]
2025 AFLW Draft review: Port Adelaide
PORT Adelaide paired up a couple of close mates in its 2025 AFL Women’s Draft haul, with two National Academy members heading to Alberton to stock up even more talent. A local high-end prospect alongside a naturally gifted West Australian saw the Power bring in a couple of A grade players at great value. >> EVERY […]
Trengove keen on Collingwood culture
EXCITEMENT was the overriding emotion for new Collingwood draftee Imogen Trengove after being selected with pick eight in Monday night’s intake at Marvel Stadium. Speaking the following morning, the South Australian expressed her gratitude in being selected for such a historically significant club. >> EVERY PICK: 2025 AFLW Draft “When my name was read out […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 AFL U18s – Allies vs. Western Australia
THE ALLIES have ended their National Championships campaign on a high after defeating Western Australia by six points in a thrilling encounter at Mars Stadium on Wednesday. The Sandgropers led by as many as 28 points during term three, but were quickly reined in and made to settle for a 2-2 record. A run of […]
Preview: 2026 AFLW U18s – Shepley Oval Triple-Header
ALL ROADS lead to Shepley Oval tomorrow for the fifth and final round of the AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships with the title already decided, but places up for grabs. South Australia will take back the trophy from Vic Metro who has held on for the past two seasons, as the pair have duopolised the […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 AFL U16s – Lions Academy vs. Suns Academy
THE GOLD Coast Suns Academy claimed bragging rights in their opening Under 16 National Championships fixture, defeating the Brisbane Lions Academy by 47 points in a junior Q-Clash. A run of eight unanswered goals in the first half set up the Suns’ dominance at Brighton Homes Arena. Key forward Callum Samuelson helped establish Gold Coast’s […]
2026 TLG Preview: Quartet of matches headline Round 15
JUST four games take place across Round 15 of the Talent League Girls competition with the Allies, Vic Country and Vic Metro all in action for the final day of the national championships tomorrow. Five metropolitan teams and three country aligned regions will clash with two contests per day, and not only will the teams […]
PREVIEW | QAFLW returns in fascinating Round 12
A TOP five battle between Coorparoo and Morningside looks the pick of Round 12 as the QAFL Women’s competition returns off a league-wide bye last weekend. The previous ladders leaders were bumped down to third spot after a loss to Southport in Round 11, and take on a Morningside team that is still comfortably inside […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 AFL U18s – Vic Country vs. South Australia
SOUTH Australia has ended its Under 18 title defence on a positive note after beating Vic Country by a single point in Ballarat on Wednesday. The Croweaters overcame an inaccurate start and early Victorian onslaught to get over the line via a minor score off the boot of captain Kodah Edwards. After Vic Country’s run […]
Talent League latest: Club-tied prospects dine out
WHILE the Under 16 and 18 National Championships are currently taking centre stage, there remains some important Talent League action taking place. Club-tied prospects were among those to stand out across the three Round 16 fixtures, while there is now room for bottom-age stars to emerge. TALENT LEAGUE ROUND 16 Bendigo Pioneers 11.5 (71) def. […]
State Academy notes: 2026 SANFLW – Round 10
ROUND 10 of the 2026 SANFL Women’s season saw the return of the State Academy members during a bye from their national carnival duties. Across the four games, South Australia’s brightest prospects reminded the competition of their class and continued to build their draft profiles. We took note of how each of the Academy members […]
State of Play: 2026 AFLW Under 18s – The Final Day
The 2026 AFLW Under 18 Championships are hurtling towards their conclusion, with the final day of action set to feature a massive triple-header at Shepley Oval. Following the latest round of matches over the weekend, where Western Australia defeated Victoria Country and the Allies took down Queensland, the championship race has effectively been decided, though […]
