State Academy notes: 2026 SANFLW – Round 12
ROUND 12 of the 2026 SANFL Women’s season produced another absorbing weekend of action, with the State Academy contingent continuing to press their cases. We took note of how each of the Academy members performed across the four games. All notes are the opinion of the individual author.
2026 AFLW Under 18 Championships review: South Australia
SOUTH AUSTRALIA capped a dominant 2026 AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships campaign with an undefeated 4-0 record, wrestling the title back from back-to-back champion Vic Metro in a genuine title-decider at Alberton Oval. Defender Emily Mableson claimed her side’s MVP award, while a deep crop of bottom-age talent – headlined by ball-winning machine Lani Cocks […]
State Academy notes: 2026 SANFLW – Round 11
ROUND 11 of the 2026 SANFL Women’s season saw the State Academy members back in action for a second round since taking out the national title, continuing to build and show their class across the four games. We took note of how each of the Academy members performed in the latest round of action. All […]
2026 SANFLW Player Focus: Polly Turner (North Adelaide)
NORTH Adelaide top-age AFLW Draft prospect Polly Turner played arguably her best game of the season on the weekend. In a stunning 33-point upset victory over ladder leaders Woodville-West Torrens, the Roosters kept their finals dreams well and truly alive in Round 10 of the SANFLW season. Turner was instrumental in the win, showcasing her […]
2026 SANFLW R10 wrap: Bloods overrun Double Blues
WEST Adelaide has secured a hard-fought 16-point victory over Sturt in a foggy, overcast clash at Stratarama Stadium, kicking away in the second half to win 4.13 (37) to 3.3 (21). The Round 10 match opened a “Super Saturday” of action where all four games were played back-to-back at the venue. Sturt exploded out of […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 AFLW U18s – South Australia vs. Allies
SOUTH Australia notched up a second consecutive win at the 2026 AFLW Under 18 Championships, defeating the Allies by nine points, 5.7 (37) to 3.10 (28). In a tough battle for most of the day, the two goals to nil third term separated the sides, with both teams having an even contribution across the board. […]
Croweaters hold Allies at bay to set up potential title-decider
SOUTH Australia and old foes Vic Metro look set to potentially decide the AFLW Under 18 Championships title next week, with the two teams remaining undefeated after the Croweaters knocked off fellow unbeaten team Allies by nine points at Alberton Oval yesterday. The match was tight and tense as expected, but a two goals to […]
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 […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 AFLW U18s – Western Australia vs. South Australia
SOUTH Australia controlled play for the entire first half to set up a huge 52-point win over Western Australia on day one of the AFLW Under 18 Championships. The Sandgropers fought back to win the second half, but it was a case of too little, too late, going down 12.6 (78) to 4.2 (26). We […]
2026 AFLW U18s Preview | Western Australia vs. South Australia
FINALLY the 2026 AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships are here, with Western Australia playing host to South Australia in the first of three national carnival matches over the weekend. It is the only one on Saturday, and should be a great way to kick off the tournament.
