Clubs to Watch in 2024: Central District
IN a new series over the course of January, Rookie Me Central takes a look at some of the clubs across the nation that could be worth watching for a combination of AFL and AFLW Draft prospects, as well as being ultra-competitive or a title contender in their respective competitions. Next up in our series […]
Sister Act as Ballard, Scholz among top SA talents at internal trial
SOME familiar names stood out at South Australia’s Under 18 Girls State Academy internal trial this week, as the players had one last hitout prior to the Christmas break. While a host of players from the reigning two-time national champions were absent, the game was still played at an incredibly high standard and marked the […]
2024 South Australian Under 18 Girls Academy announced
REIGNING back-to-back AFLW Under 18 Championship title winners South Australia will field another incredibly strong and deep squad next year, with the 2014 Under 18 Girls Academy announced today. A total of 44 players have been named in the squad, including 15 who were involved through at least one of the triumphs. Two key inclusions […]
PROFILED | Undefeated 2023 South Australia squad
SOUTH Australia remained undefeated from its three games at the AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships and looms as the favourite to win back-to-back titles. Vic Country – yet to play – is the only side that could also possibly go undefeated, with the Croweaters achieving the feat already. In this article, we profile each of […]
South Australia finish AFLW U18s undefeated
SOUTH Australia has gone another year without a loss at the AFLW Under 18 Championships, defeating a gallant Queensland by 20 points at Adelaide Oval today. The Croweaters did their best work through the first three quarters to lead by 33 points, before the visitors cut it as low as 14 points in the final […]
Five star Young leads South Australia to Metro win
A FIVE-goal performance to top young star Lauren Young saw South Australia run out comfortable winners against Vic Metro in the AFLW Under 18 Championships. The Croweaters slammed on six goals to one in the first half – four coming off the boot of Young – and while Metro was able to do a bit […]
Scouting notes: SANFLW U23s vs. State U18s
SOUTH Australia’s AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships squad ran away with a 51-point win over the SANFL Women’s Under 23 All-Stars squad at Thebarton Oval yesterday. With impressive players on both sides, we took note of some of the standouts in the match. SANFLW U23 ALL-STARS: #1 Laitiah Huynh (Central District)05/11/2002 | 157cm | Wing/Utility […]
SANFLW Under 23s set for Academy showcase
SOUTH Australia has never had a shortage of mature-age talent available to AFL Women’s clubs, and now the top Under 23s will be able to showcase their talent in an exhibition match against the State Academy. The match will take place on Sunday at Thebarton Oval, from 11am local time as a preparation for the […]
AFLW Draft Stocks | SANFLW Part I
EACH season players step up and help their draft chances with either consistent seasons or eye-catching displays. Following the conclusion of the SANFL Women’s season, we take a look at some of the players who have done just that, not just for this season, but for the future. In this first part we take a […]
State Academy notes: 2023 SANFLW Grand Final
CLOSING out the 2023 SANFL Women’s season on an incredible note, Central District won the flag with the final kick of the game. In our last State Academy notes for the league this year, we took look at the 10 players across both sides who took to the field. As per usual, all notes are […]
