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Maroons keep AFLW U18s dream alive after six-goal second term

QUEENSLAND’S hopes of securing a maiden AFLW Under 18 Championships title after keeping its 2026 campaign alive yesterday. The Maroons regained some key players and some key momentum, after they bounced back from a first-up loss to Vic Metro to defeat Vic Country by 14 points at Brighton Homes Arena, 7.8 (50) t o 5.6 […]

Around the Country: Queensland young guns star in QAFLW

QUEENSLAND’S top AFL Women’s Draft hopes were in action across the weekend back for their QAFLW sides with a number of top and bottom-agers starring in Round 10. We take a look at how each of the games went down with a focus on the Queensland prospects. University of Queensland 3.13 (31) def. by Broadbeach […]

2026 AFLW U18s Preview | Vic Metro vs. Queensland

COMPLETING a massive first round of AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships action, reigning champions Vic Metro hosts Queensland down in Geelong in what promises to be a ripping contest at one of the country’s best venues.

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 […]

Allies, Queensland tune up for AFLW U18s

A HEAVILY rotated exhibition between the Allies and Queensland on the weekend saw the former come away with a 27-point win in what was a great way for the AFLW Under 18s squad from across multiple states to come together as one prior to the national carnival. The Allies defeated the tournament favourites Queensland 9.13 […]

Queensland confirms 2026 AFLW U18s squad

QUEENSLAND has named a stacked lineup for the 2026 AFLW Under 18 Championships that includes players from across four different birth years. Already boasting a host of top-age National Academy members, the Maroons have included some over-agers, bottom-agers and even a few double bottom-agers who are coming off the National Development Championships. While having both […]

2026 Talent League Girls Review: Brisbane Lions Academy

THE Brisbane Lions Academy entered the 2026 Coates Talent League Girls season with a formidable squad, blending elite top-age draft prospects with some of the most exciting bottom-age talent in the country. Their campaign was characterised by dominant midfield performances, high-scoring victories, and a relentless work rate across the ground. 2026 Season Recap The Lions […]

2026 Talent League Girls preview: Lions Academy

BRISBANE Lions Academy is ready to regain its title as the top Northern Academy this season with the most successful eastern seaboard AFLW side’s pathway program prepares for a massive draft haul. After the Suns caught plenty of attention for their Academy depth over the last few years, it is now the Lions turn with […]

26 in 2026: AFLW Draft prospects to watch

WHILE it will be tough to beat 2024 as an AFLW Draft, the 2026 draft crop is shaping up to be the next best, with plenty of talent and stacks of depth across the board. Several players are competing for pick one contention, and as has been the case for a number of years now, […]

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