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Scouting Notes: 2026 AFLW U18s – South Australia vs. Allies

SOUTH Australia notched up a second consecutive win at the 2026 AFLW Under 18 Championships, defeating the Allies by nine points, 5.7 (37) to 3.10 (28). In a tough battle for most of the day, the two goals to nil third term separated the sides, with both teams having an even contribution across the board. […]

Croweaters hold Allies at bay to set up potential title-decider

SOUTH Australia and old foes Vic Metro look set to potentially decide the AFLW Under 18 Championships title next week, with the two teams remaining undefeated after the Croweaters knocked off fellow unbeaten team Allies by nine points at Alberton Oval yesterday. The match was tight and tense as expected, but a two goals to […]

2026 AFLW U18s Preview | South Australia vs. Allies

BOTH winning up first in the AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships, South Australia returns home to host the Allies who hit the road for the first time in the 2026 national carnival. The Croweaters have been able to include a talented top-ager returning from injury, while the Allies have also added a star prospect around […]

Fast-finishing Allies run away with hard-fought victory

IT TOOK until the final 10 minutes of the match, but the Allies secured the all-important first-up win, defeating Vic Country by 18 points on a wet day at Blacktown International Sportspark. In challenging conditions, the Allies trailed midway through the fourth quarter, before kicking the last three goals of the game to win, 8.8 […]

2026 AFLW U18s Preview | Allies vs. Vic Country

TWELVE months ago these sides met and Vic Country came away with a convincing win. Fast forward to now and it is expected to flip on its head with the Allies better prepared than ever, and with clearly its strongest side in history.

Allies complete list ahead of AFLW U18s

FEELING more prepared than ever before following trial games leading up to the national carnival, the Allies have named the 29-player squad – with 27 available representatives – ahead of the first AFLW Under 18 Championships match on Sunday. The Allies often start the carnival slow with a heavy loss before being more competitive after […]

Scouting Notes – Every Player: 2026 AFLW U18 All Stars

AN INCREDIBLE four-point victory to the All Stars over the AFLW Academy saw plenty of AFLW Draft prospects put their name in lights at Dingley on Sunday, and we took note of every player that took part. In part two of our Scouting Notes from the match, we focus on those on the winning side. […]

All Stars shine in four-point thriller over AFLW Academy

AFTER a couple of lean years, the All Stars side which had a new initiative of including bottom-agers got over the top of the AFLW National Academy by four points at Dingley on Sunday. Piling on the first four goals of the match, the All Stars looked in complete control, and while the class of […]

2026 Talent League Girls Review: Sydney Swans Academy

THE Sydney Swans Academy entered the 2026 Coates Talent League Girls season with a talented squad featuring a mix of top-age draft prospects, over-age experience, and exciting bottom-age talent. With an extended fixture, the Swans Academy showcased their depth and development throughout the season, producing some dominant performances and unearthing hidden gems. 2026 Season Recap […]

2026 Talent League Girls R6 notes: Eastern Ranges vs. Swans Academy

SYDNEY Swans Academy flexed its muscles against Victoria’s best side, thrashing Eastern Ranges by 50 points in Dingley in a rare loss for the Ranges. In blustery and wet conditions, the Swans used the breeze to perfection, boot nine of their 10 goals to the Dingley Bypass end, while Eastern only managed two majors – […]

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