National Futures Girls showcase squads announced
JASMINE Fleming and Ellie McKenzie have been chosen as the AFL Women’s representatives from which the two National Futures Girls squads are named after, with the final teams to compete in the showcase match on Sunday confirmed. The clash – an exhibition match between the bulk of the most prestigious talents for the 2027 AFLW […]
State Academy notes: 2026 SANFLW – Grand Final
WOODVILLE-WEST Torrens are basking in premiership glory after defeating Norwood in the 2026 SANFL Women’s Grand Final. The Eagles’ State Academy representatives were outstanding in the victory, all contributing in some way, while the Redlegs youngsters had various moments, albeit in quieter respective displays. This marks the last South Australian State Academy notes for the […]
2026 SANFLW Player Focus: Maia Freemantle (Woodville-West Torrens)
STARRING in a maiden SANFLW premiership for Woodville-West Torrens, Maia Freemantle was a driving force through the middle of the ground as the Eagles defeated Norwood 9.4 (58) to 3.8 (26) in Saturday’s Grand Final at Alberton Oval. The bottom-age prospect started on-ball and finished with 22 disposals, four marks (three contested), four tackles, four […]
O’Neill bags five as Eagles taste maiden SANFLW flag success
AFTER taking the long road to the top, Woodville-West Torrens coach Narelle Smith and her playing group can cash in that reward for effort after securing the club’s first-ever SANFL Women’s flag following the defeat of Norwood on Saturday. The Eagles won 9.4 (58) to 3.8 (26) off the back of a five-goal haul from […]
2026 SANFLW Grand Final preview: Woodville-West Torrens vs. Norwood
THE 2026 SANFL Women’s Grand Final is set, with the two standout home-and-away teams meeting for a fourth time in a season which has already delivered three wildly different contests. Minor premier Woodville-West Torrens earned direct entry with a second semi-final victory over Norwood, while the Redlegs regrouped to overcome North Adelaide in last week’s […]
State Academy notes: 2026 SANFLW – Semi-Finals
THE 2026 SANFL Women’s semi-finals saw Woodville-West Torrens book its place in the Grand Final with a 15-point win over Norwood, while North Adelaide ended Sturt’s campaign with a 37-point victory. We took note of how each of the Academy members performed across the two finals. All notes are the opinion of the individual author.
State Academy notes: 2026 SANFLW – Round 14
ROUND 14 of the 2026 SANFL Women’s season produced an outstanding final stanza for four of the eight sides, with the State Academy contingent continuing to build their draft stocks across the four games. We took note of how each of the Academy members performed in the latest round of action. All notes are the […]
2026 SANFLW R14 wrap: Redlegs blast Eagles to set up double chance rematch
NORWOOD bounced back from a shock draw to non-finalists West Adelaide by producing the performance of the Redlegs’ year and beating Woodville-West Torrens by 38 points at Coopers Stadium on Friday night. While the Eagles had sewn up top spot and the minor premiership, Norwood needed to win and win well to make sure the […]
State Academy notes: 2026 SANFLW – Round 13
ROUND 13 of the 2026 SANFL Women’s season produced another competitive weekend of action, with the State Academy contingent continuing to build their draft stocks across the four games. We took note of how each of the Academy members performed in the latest round of action. All notes are the opinion of the individual author.
2026 SANFLW R13 wrap: Roosters thrash Panthers to secure finals spot
NORTH Adelaide will contest a second successive finals series after destroying South Adelaide in a jaw-dropping performance down in Noarlunga yesterday. The fourth placed Roosters needed a win to lock in a finals spot, while a loss would hand over the spot to the reigning back-to-back premiers South Adelaide and put the ball into the […]
