How it happened: 2023 AFL U18 National Championships
NOW that the dust has settled on this year’s AFL Under 18 National Championships, it is time to look back on how the carnival unfolded. In a historic instalment of the annual event, the Allies were crowned champion for the first time. We recap all you need to know about each states’ campaign. >> Remember […]
WAFLW Player Focus: Zippy Fish (East Fremantle)
ONE of the top AFLW Draft prospects for next year, East Fremantle bottom-ager Zippy Fish announced her big game potential with an incredible best on ground display in the WAFLW Grand Final. In arguably the best – or certainly most important – performance of her career, Fish was simply dominant through the midfield and all […]
Up the grades: Draper stars in second senior dig
SOUTH Australian Under 18 MVP Sid Draper continues to go from strength to strength in his bottom-age season, after another promising performance in his second senior SANFL game. The South Adelaide midfielder had 21 disposals and six clearances as his Panthers went down to Sturt on Sunday. It comes after Draper, the younger brother of […]
Bats take down Eagles in statement-defining win
UTS Bats have thrown the gauntlet down to ladder leaders East Coast Eagles in the AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division, defeating the reigning premiers by nine points on the weekend. In the Eagles’ first loss of the season, the Bats were able to get the job done as the competition was thrown wide open in […]
2023 WAFLW State Scouting Notes: Grand Final
EAST Fremantle secured the 2023 WAFL Women’s premiership after taking down Claremont in the grand final on the weekend. We took note of the State Academy members and how they performed in the match, with all notes the opinion of the author.
Scouting Notes: 2023 AFL U18s – Vic Country vs. Vic Metro
VIC COUNTRY rounded out this year’s AFL Under 18 National Championships with a runaway 31-point win over their Metro counterparts. A run of nine unanswered goals between terms two and three proved the difference as both sides ended the carnival with 2-2 records. It was a case of cream rising to the top for Country […]
PROFILED | 2023 AFL U16 All Australian Team
THE 2023 AFL Under 16 All Australian team was announced last week, highlighting 23 of the best performed prospects in this year’s carnival. We profile each emerging talent with a look at how they fared throughout the championships, and what they may offer in years to come. >> Announced: 2023 AFL U16 All Australian Team […]
New opponents for some, same season length for all as AFLW fixture revealed
IN a move that has caught many AFLW fans off guard, the AFL have released the fixture for the 2023 season. There will only be 10 rounds this AFLW season, but the AFL Players Association have got a commitment from the AFL for an increase in games from 2024. The finals will run for four […]
Remember the names: 2023 AFL Under 18 MVPs
THE 2023 AFL Under 18 National Championships have concluded, with Most Valuable Player (MVP) Awards handed out for each side and the Larke Medal also selected. We profile each of the winners, who joined esteemed company in earning their respective honours. >> Remember the names: 2023 AFL U16 MVPs LARKE MEDAL Ryley Sanders (Allies/Tasmania/Sandringham Dragons)Midfielder […]
Grassenis sets sights on carnival impact
AFTER missing her first 2023 AFLW Under 18 Championships match due to an ankle injury, West Perth utility Liliana Grassenis is hoping for a bit more luck when the Sandgropers conclude their national carnival next month. Unfortunately for the top-ager, an ankle ligament sprain – something that has become commonplace but not serious for her […]
2023 Talent League Girls Player Of The Week: Round 14
IN a competitive week of action for outstanding individual performances, Dandenong Stingrays’ forward Sophie Butterworth earned our Player of the Week for Round 14. The tall forward benefited from a dominant midfield performance to slot five goals in a record-breaking 157-point win over Bendigo Pioneers and was unstoppable in front of the big sticks. There […]
Tale of two halves sees Borough bound for a Prelim
PORT Melbourne is through to the VFLW Preliminary Final after a nerve-wracking one point win over Carlton in yesterday’s Semi Final. It truly was a match of two halves as the Borough fought back from a poor first half showing to really take control in the second half while also fighting off a determined Carlton […]
