Cats coach “relieved” with breakthrough win
EACH week opposition coaches have indicated Geelong’s form would turn around, and it finally happened in Round 4 of the AFL Women’s season. Staring down the barrel of an 0-4 start despite largely being considered of finals quality, Cats’ coach Dan Lowther said it was “a bit of a relief” to finally break through for […]
2025 AFLW Draft | State Watch: Western Australia
AS THE last of the competitions come to a close and the off-season begins to take off, the 2025 AFLW Draft hopefuls are still hard at it preparing for the December draft. With the upcoming AFLW National and State Draft Combines n the horizon, we take a look at state-by-state how the prospects are shaping […]
Scouting Notes: Claremont keeps Colts flag defence alive
TWO-TIME reigning Colts premiers Claremont have kept their hunt for a third-consecutive flag alive after defeating West Perth in Sunday’s semi final. The Tigers claimed a one-point advantage at half time and kicked nine goals to two thereafter, including six-straight in the final term to win by 44 points. Able to control possession on the […]
Rising Stocks: Victorian prospects climbing the ranks
WITH the Coates Talent League season quickly drawing to a close, time is running out for players to stake their claims as bonafide draft prospects. After the weekend’s lot of quarter finals, we highlight a handful of the league’s talents who are climbing the ranks – some into first round contention. >> TOP 30: August […]
2025 Coates Talent League Season Review: Metro Quarter Finalists
AFTER meeting in Wildcard Round, both the Calder Cannons and Oakleigh Chargers were eliminated from the Coates Talent League premiership race over the weekend. Boasting star prospects and plenty of Vic Metro representatives, there were a bunch of positives to come out of either side’s seasons. >> Season Reviews: Country QF | Country WC | […]
2025 QAFLW Grand Final Scouting notes: Southport vs. Morningside
NINE Queensland Under 18 representatives ran out on the biggest of stages over the weekend as Southport produced a record high score to defeat Morningside 15.9 (99) to 3.2 (20) at Brighton Homes Arena. The jaw-dropping year of three-club tied talent Sunny Lappin continued with the top-age star winning best on ground in a dominant […]
2025 AFL Sydney Women’s Player Focus: Frances Walsh (Sydney University)
AN ALLIES representative and bottom-age draft prospect, the hard-running Frances Walsh is another player to watch out of NSW/ACT for 2026. Plying her trade for the Sydney Swans Academy this season, Walsh – who goes by ‘Frank’ or ‘Frankie’ – is enjoying plenty of opportunities across multiple competitions. For the Swans, Walsh averaged 19.5 disposals, […]
Pies able to “compete” but not challenge “unbeatable” Roos
“AT THE moment they’re unbeatable,” were the words uttered by Collingwood coach Sam Wright in reference to the red-hot ladder-leading North Melbourne who disposed of his young side by 45 points on the weekend. The Roos have won the last 16 matches, with their most recent defeat coming in the 2023 AFLW Grand Final. Only […]
2025 CTLG Team Review: Murray Bushrangers
MURRAY Bushrangers had to wait until the final round of the 2024 Coates Talent League Girls season to pick up their first win, but in 2025, that all changed as the Country region stormed into finals and even upset the higher ranked Gippsland Power in the elimination final. SEASON 2025 SNAPSHOT Played: 14Won: 8Lost: 6 […]
Unbeaten Swans shrug off Dockers
THEY call it the premiership quarter for a reason, and while Sydney coach Scott Gowans might have said his side was not necessarily the best side in the race for the flag last week, the Swans put Walyalup (Fremantle) to the sword with four unanswered goals in the third term. Neck-and-neck throughout the contest, Sydney […]
Sense of déjà vu in Lions’ win over Crows
NEVER count out a wounded Lion, and while reigning grand finalist Brisbane has had an “up and down year” thus far, they found a way to make it seven-straight wins over rivals Adelaide on the weekend. In another epic battle between two of the AFL Women’s powerhouses, it was the Lions who came from 17 […]
Scouting Notes: Bulldogs advance to Colts decider
MINOR premier South Fremantle has become the first side to qualify for this year’s WAFL Colts Grand Final, after defeating rival East Fremantle by 30 points on Saturday. The Bulldogs kicked away at Fremantle Oval with 3.6 to the Sharks’ one straight goal in term four to book their ticket to the decider. South Fremantle […]
