2026 CTLG Team Review: Dandenong Stingrays
AN INCREDIBLE Talent League Girls season saw Dandenong Stingrays win the 2026 premiership without losing a game, winning 13 of a possible 14 matches, as a draw with the Giants Academy became the only half-blemish on an otherwise perfect season. With such an even team across the board, the Stingrays played with incredible heart and […]
2026 Talent League Girls GF notes: Oakleigh Chargers vs. Dandenong Stingrays
DANDENONG Stingrays broke through for their maiden Talent League Girls premiership, defeating Oakleigh Chargers by 30 points thanks to eight consecutive goals. Despite trailing the Chargers by five points at quarter time, the Stingrays stepped up after that to win the grand final, 9.3 (57) to 3.9 (27) at Whitten Oval on Saturday. We took […]
“Galvanised” Stingrays deliver maiden flag in undefeated season
AN IMMENSELY proud Nathan Boyd paid tribute to his Dandenong Stingrays girls and in particular the leadership group who overcame preseason challenges and the pressure of an undefeated season to lift the Talent League Girls premiership cup aloft. In the aftermath of premiership glory, Boyd described the feeling as “pretty surreal” watching his players celebrate […]
Deadeye Dandenong Stings wayward Chargers
DANDENONG Stingrays are Talent League Girls champions. Righting the wrongs of 2022 when the club went through the season undefeated only to fall at the last hurdle, the Stingrays were not going to let history repeat, and after trailing at quarter time, punished an inaccurate Oakleigh Chargers with an outstanding last three quarters to win […]
2026 Talent League Girls Team of the Year
FEATURING all 13 regions, the AFL announced the 2026 Talent League Girls Team of the Year yesterday. The Team of the Year takes into consideration a player’s entire season, including performances through the Talent League, AFL National Championships, VFLW matches and any other matches through the talent pathway such as the National Academy showcase games. […]
2026 Talent League Girls PF notes: Dandenong Stingrays vs. Eastern Ranges
A GRAND final rematch that lived up to all expectations, unbeaten Dandenong Stingrays sought revenge on reigning premiers Eastern Ranges by coming away with an impressive 21-point win at Shepley Oval. The Stingrays advanced through to the grand final in just under a fortnight’s time thanks to a blistering 4.4 to 0.2 first term, leading […]
Purple Patch: Magic Marsh turns it on in stunning first term
WITH a Talent League Girls Grand Final spot up for grabs, Dandenong Stingrays’ top-ager Scarlett Marsh produced one of the most impact-per-possession quarters in the hottest of heats to provide her team with a blistering start in Saturday’s preliminary final. The Stingrays booted 4.4 (28) to 0.2 (2) in the opening quarter against the Eastern […]
Talent League Girls QF notes: Dandenong Stingrays vs. Geelong Falcons
LADDER leaders Dandenong Stingrays survived one almighty scare from Geelong Falcons, but the undefeated ‘Rays held on to win by five points at Shepley Oval in the first of four quarter finals over the weekend. The Stingrays advanced through to the preliminary final, but never looked completely comfortable, eventually coming away with the 6.6 (42) […]
Talent League Girls R21 notes: Dandenong Stingrays vs. Sandringham Dragons
DANDENONG Stingrays have held on against a fast-finishing Sandringham Dragons in a competitive contest that provided the perfect backdrop for the Stingrays’ finals campaign. After keeping the Dragons to just five behinds in the first half and booting 5.4 themselves, the Stingrays looked on track for a massive win before Sandringham kicked the only 4.3 […]
2026 Talent League Girls R20 notes: Tasmania Devils vs. Dandenong Stingrays
DANDENONG Stingrays were made to work for it, but kept their undefeated streak alive by defeating Tasmania Devils at North Hobart Oval in a battle of the top two Country Conference sides. The Stingrays won by 11 points in the hard-fought battle, securing a 7.5 (47) to 5.6 (36) result in Round 20. We took […]
