Those Who Missed Out – AFLW U18s: Round 2
ONLY four teams took part in Round 2 of the AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships, with plenty of impressive individual performances to put their hands up for their respective state sides over the next couple of weeks. We looked at those who took to the field across various competitions. ALLIES: Giants Academy: Billie Hamilton, Lauren […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 R7 notes: Swans Academy vs. Geelong Falcons
COMING off a huge win over reigning premiers Eastern Ranges, the Sydney Swans Academy were tipped to make light work of a struggling Geelong Falcons, but to the visitors’ credit, they were in the contest until midway through the third term before the Swans kicked the last nine goals of the match to win the […]
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 – […]
State(s) in Focus: Hypothetical Allies Girls squad
A CONTINUED growth in New South Wales female footballing pathways over the last few seasons and particularly looking to the future has plenty of exciting prospects set to line up for the Allies at this year’s AFLW Under 18 Championships. While the squad itself is yet to be decided, as we did for the boys’, […]
2026 Talent League Girls preview: Swans Academy
SYDNEY Swans Academy are coming off a successful NSW/ACT Under 22 Women’s Summer Series and have a weekend off before commencing the 2026 Talent League Girls competition. The Swans face the side they beat on the last day of the series on the first day of the Talent League in the GWS Giants Academy and […]
