Scouting Notes: 2025 AFLW U18s – Allies vs. Western Australia
WESTERN Australia kicked away from the Allies after a tight first half to finish off its AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships on a high. We took note of some of the players who caught the eye across the two sides in an entertaining contest up at Blacktown International Sportspark.
Clinical Sandgropers finish AFLW U18s on a high
WESTERN Australia has defied the odds of having 28 less inside 50s to defeat the Allies by 16 points and conclude its AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships with an even win-loss ledger. The visitors were often in defence mode, bravely thwarting Allies attacks, though the home side was also unlucky with several posters and a […]
In The Mix: 2025 AFLW Draft Power Rankings
OUR SECOND instalment of our 2025 AFLW Draft Power Rankings dropped yesterday when 30 players named for the July edition. Given the evenness of the draft crop, there were a number of players who were right in the mix to make the list. We run through 12 names on the cusp. Lily Baxter (South Adelaide/South […]
Falcons help steer Sandgropers to victory
IT FELT like redemption for Western Australia. The Sandgropers – who had performed well without securing the ‘W’ in the first two games – finally grabbed their first win, defeating Vic Metro in a nail-biting four-point result at The Good Grocer Park. There were storylines everywhere, with the potential for it to be a sequel […]
Scouting Notes: 2025 AFLW U18s – Western Australia vs. South Australia
SOUTH Australia’s dreams of a third AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships title in four years are still alive after defeating Western Australia on the road over the weekend. We took note of some of the standout players from across both sides in what was an even contribution.
Croweaters keep hopes alive against inaccurate Sandgropers
SOUTH Australia’s ability to maximise upon its inside 50 chances proved the difference in the Croweaters’ win over Western Australia at Revo Fitness Stadium today. Both sides came off a first round loss and needed a victory to keep their dreams of the 2025 AFLW Under 18 Championships title alive, but it was the visitors’ […]
PREVIEW | 2025 AFLW U18s – Western Australia vs. Queensland
TWO TITLE-contending heavyweights do battle in the second game of the Super Sunday triple-header for the opening AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships matchday. We preview the massive clash between Western Australia and Queensland. NEED TO KNOW Date: Sunday, June 22Venue: RSEA ParkTime: 11:50amLive stream: AFL.com.au or the AFL app PREDICTED LINEUPS Western Australia: B: Marie […]
Scouting notes: 2025 WA U18 Girls trial
WESTERN Australia’s Under 18s squad got a nice warm-up ahead of the 2025 AFLW Under 18s National Championships first match on Sunday when the Sandgropers overcame reigning premiers Claremont at Revo Fitness Stadium. The Black Swans conceded the first two goals of the game in the opening term, but clicked into gear after that and […]
PROFILED | Western Australia AFLW Under 18s
DESPITE not coming away with a win at the national championships last year, the Sandgropers unearthed a host of bottom-age talents who will lead the state’s title-tilt in what looms as their best crop of draft prospects in history. >> FULL SQUAD: Western Australia names 2025 AFLW U18s squad NATIONAL ACADEMY MEMBERS: Alicia Blizard (East […]
PREVIEW | 2025 WAFLW – Round 11: Friday
ANOTHER Friday night battle takes place out west as the WAFL Women’s sides lose their State Academy members for the the Sandgropers’ trial match with Claremont. Kicking off the round is a battle between unbeaten Subiaco and last year’s grand finalists East Fremantle who is trying to find its form to reach another finals series.
