McIlwain keen to get out of “comfort zone” at next level
TALENTED Queenslander Harlee McIlwain has had her fair share of ups and downs this season, missing some games due to injury, but impressing when on the park and further cementing her place as a first round prospect. The Brisbane Lions Academy member is one of a number of draft prospects from her region, and while […]
Dees, Roos divide amongst AFLW Draft hopes
A WHOPPING 83 per cent of the National AFLW Draft Combine invitees suggest the AFL Women’s flag is a two-horse race. As part of the Draft Combine week, Rookie Me Central spoke to all 47 available players at the MCG with a series of questions to get a consensus on a number of topics. >>> […]
PREVIEW | Finals races heat up as representative talent floods back
WITH Manly Warringah on the bye, the door swings open for North Shore and Sydney University to close the gap at the top of the AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division ladder in Round 14. Meanwhile, the QAFLW finals race enters a critical phase, with representative talent continuing to filter back from the national championships to […]
2026 AFLW Under 18 Championships review: Queensland
QUEENSLAND’S 2026 AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships campaign will be remembered for the one that got away, a heartbreaking two-point loss to the Allies in Round 4 costing the Maroons a shot at the title decider. The 1-3 finish belied a genuinely competitive carnival, with midfielder Molly Ferguson underlining her status as one of the […]
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 […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 AFLW U18s – South Australia vs. Queensland
SOUTH Australia completed an undefeated run at the 2026 AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships and collected the title with a hard-fought victory over Queensland on the last day of the national carnival. The Croweaters stormed home with the breeze in the final term to kick three unanswered goals and win by seven points at Shepley […]
Croweaters complete unbeaten AFLW U18s campaign
SOUTH Australia made sure it was a convincing national carnival, capping off the 2026 AFLW Under 18 Championships with a seven-point win over Queensland. The cup was already the Croweaters heading into the match, but by knocking off the Maroons at a windswept Shepley Oval, South Australia went 4-0 for the tournament and won its […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 AFLW U18s – Queensland vs. Allies
THE ALLIES spoiled the party for a third straight year at Brighton Homes Arena, toppling Queensland with the last kick of the game. Lolita Savala converted the match-winner moments before thesiren signalling the victory for the combined states side, and denying Queensland the opportunity to play for the title on Saturday. We took note of […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 AFLW U18s – Queensland vs. Vic Country
QUEENSLAND booted six goals in the second term to break the game open against Vic Country and record an AFLW Under 18 Championships victory in Round 3. The Maroons won 7.8 (50) to 5.6 (36) at Brighton Homes Arena, with even contributors across the board. We took note of some of the players who caught […]
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 […]
