PREVIEW | 2026 WAFLW: Week 1 Finals
FINALS action is on the cards out west as the first week of the post-season series kicks off in the WAFL Women’s competition. The league becomes the first state competition to enter finals, with the clear top two teams doing battle at Steel Blue Oval, while there is no coming back for the loser of […]
2026 State Academy notes: WAFLW – Round 18
ROUND 18 of the WAFL Women’s season saw plenty of strong performances from the West Australian Under 18 representatives in what could be the last WAFLW game for those who go on to be selected in December’s AFLW Draft. We took note of how the State Academy representatives fared across each game. All notes are […]
2026 State Academy notes: WAFLW – Round 17
ROUND 17 of the WAFL Women’s season produced some eye-catching individual performances as the competition heads towards its business end. We took note of how the West Australian Summer Squad members fared across each game. All notes are the opinion of the individual author.
Scouting Notes: 2026 AFLW U18s – Allies vs. Western Australia
AN IMPRESSIVE finish to the 2026 AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships saw the Allies snatch second spot overall with a 29-point victory over Western Australia. In the second game of the last day triple-header at Shepley Oval, the Allies got up 8.12 (60) to 4.7 (31) thanks to six goals to two after quarter time. […]
Allies grab second spot with strong finish
CAPPING off their best ever AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships carnival, the Allies defeated Western Australia in the second game of the Shepley Oval triple-header to end with a 3-1 record. The result meant the combined states side finished second overall, which largely was thanks to a strong three goals to nil third term during […]
Preview: 2026 AFLW U18s – Shepley Oval Triple-Header
ALL ROADS lead to Shepley Oval tomorrow for the fifth and final round of the AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships with the title already decided, but places up for grabs. South Australia will take back the trophy from Vic Metro who has held on for the past two seasons, as the pair have duopolised the […]
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.
WA announces joint skippers amongst 2026 AFLW U18s squad
NATIONAL Academy member Lexi Strachan and over-age athletic star Macy Fair will co-lead the West Australians at the AFLW Under 18 Championships which kicks off next month after the duo were named skippers at the season launch. Strachan is touted among the first round prospects in this year’s draft, while Fair was highly rated heading […]
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Shaya Yarran
MOVING clubs over the off-season to land at Swan Districts to join her sister Summer, Shaya Yarran has started 2026 in fine form playing off a wing and most recently spending time inside 50. We spoke to the West Australian top-ager at the Preseason Testing Day about her footy journey, game, inspirations and goals for […]
PREVIEW | 2026 WAFLW: Round 4
A MASSIVE game to open Round 4 of the WAFL Womens’ competition sees Swan Districts clash with West Perth as the Swans hope to remain undefeated from four games, while the Falcons could go 2-1 with a victory and move back inside the top four. AROUND THE GROUNDS The other top four relevant match is […]
