2026 Talent League Girls R17 notes: Murray Bushrangers vs. Northern Knights
BOASTING a host of Vic Country and Allies representatives, Murray Bushrangers got back on the winner’s list with a strong 26-point win over Northern Knights. In what was ultimately a tight clash in Seymour, the Bushrangers booted three goals to nil in the third term to really create some breathing room and run out 9.8 […]
2026 AFLW Under 18 Championships review: Vic Metro
VIC METRO arrived at the 2026 AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships chasing a third-straight title, and while two wins from the opening fortnight kept that dream alive, a costly loss to eventual champion South Australia proved the turning point. The Vics finished 2-2 and third overall, with defender Alli Allen collecting her side’s MVP award […]
2026 AFLW U18s All-Australian team revealed
A STACKED All-Australian team from the AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships has been revealed, with Vic Country MVP and star midfielder Ava Bilyk named captain of the side. Despite Vic Country only winning the one game, Bilyk was best-on in almost every game she played for Country, and deservedly earned that accolade as well as […]
Remember the Names: 2026 AFLW Under 18 MVPs
SIX FUTURE stars, five of which are eligible for the 2026 AFLW Draft. We recap each of the AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships MVPs and what they have offered to their respective states, and can offer to clubs at the elite level. ALLIES Matilda Lange (Tasmania Devils)Midfielder/Forward | 166cm | 30/01/2009 Averages: 21.3 disposals, 2.8 […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 AFLW U18s – Vic Country vs. Vic Metro
VIC COUNTRY avoided a winless national carnival and finished the AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships on a high with an impressive 10-point win over rivals Vic Metro. Country booted four last quarter goals into the breeze which proved the difference, with only one goal a quarter kicked up that end previously in the match. The […]
Brilliant Bilyk steers Country to win despite Martin’s huge haul
THREE fast goals to open the final term into the breeze helped ice Vic Country’s first win of the AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships, defeating arch-rivals Vic Metro by 10 points in the third and final game at Shepley Oval on Saturday. Despite a strong breeze blowing up the other end and an on-fire Bailee […]
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 AFLW U18s – Western Australia vs. Vic Metro
DESPITE an inaccurate and slow first half, Vic Metro wrestled control back from Western Australia to post a 26-point victory at Cockburn on Saturday. The Vics remained undefeated from the national carnival, with the 6.9 (45) to 2.7 (19) victory giving them a 2-0 start in the AFLW Under 18 Championships. >> MATCH REPORT: Metro […]
Metro hits WA for six with strong second half
VIC METRO remained undefeated at the AFLW Under 18 Championships, setting up a tantalising crash course with South Australia next week after defeating Western Australia by 26 points at Cockburn on Saturday. The visitors were favourites heading into the match after disposing of Queensland while the Sandgropers were well beaten by South Australia, but it […]
2026 AFLW U18s: Round 1 Team of the Week
AN ENTERTAINING first round of the AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships saw massive wins to South Australia and Vic Metro, as well as a hard-fought victory to the Allies, culminating in our Round 1 Team of the Week. The Croweaters, Metro and Allies all have five representatives apiece, while Western Australia (four), Vic Country (three) […]
