State Academy notes: 2026 SANFLW – Preliminary Final
NORWOOD earned a second shot at Woodville-West Torrens Eagles for the 2026 SANFL Women’s premiership after defeating North Adelaide by 13 points in the preliminary final. The Redlegs kicked clear after 11 lead changes, eventually getting up, 8.4 (52) to 5.9 (39). We took a look at how each of the State Academy members performed […]
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 […]
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 […]
