2026 AFLW U18s: Round 1 Team of the Week
AN ENTERTAINING first round of the AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships saw massive wins to South Australia and Vic Metro, as well as a hard-fought victory to the Allies, culminating in our Round 1 Team of the Week. The Croweaters, Metro and Allies all have five representatives apiece, while Western Australia (four), Vic Country (three) […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 AFLW U18s – Vic Metro vs. Queensland
VIC METRO’s five goals to nil first half against Queensland was ultimately the difference in the game, with four of those majors coming in the opening term setting up the side for a fantastic start to the 2026 AFLW Under 18 Championships. Metro came away with the 10.9 (69) to 5.3 (33) win at GMHBA […]
Metro’s fast start sees them hold off Queensland
VIC METRO’s five goals to nil first half against Queensland was ultimately the difference in the game, with four of those majors coming in the opening term setting up the side for a fantastic start to the 2026 AFLW Under 18 Championships. In dewy conditions underfoot – particularly up what would become the non-scoring end […]
2026 AFLW U18s Preview | Vic Metro vs. Queensland
COMPLETING a massive first round of AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships action, reigning champions Vic Metro hosts Queensland down in Geelong in what promises to be a ripping contest at one of the country’s best venues.
2026 AFLW U18s Championships: Full Guide
TOMORROW marks the start of the 2026 AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships with six teams putting state pride on the line over the next month. While technically only three of the sides are their pure sole states in Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia, they are of course joined by Vic Country and Vic Metro, […]
Scouting Notes – Every Player: 2026 AFLW Academy
THE NATIONAL AFLW Academy fell four points short against the All Stars at Dingley on Sunday, and in the first of two articles focusing on every player in the match, we noted down each of the prospects who donned the Australian jumper and what caught the eye about their performance. We will do the same […]
AFLW Academy to renew battle with All Stars
A NEW-LOOK All Stars lineup will look to take it up to a stacked National Academy outfit when the two sides clash at the Kennedy Community Centre on Sunday. The All Stars has previously only featured one over-age player, but in 2026, has also added five of the most promising talents for the 2027 AFLW […]
RMC Team of the Talent League Girls: Northern Academies
CONCLUDING their stint in the Talent League Girls competition, the four Northern Academies from Queensland and New South Wales will now head back to their respective state league clubs before the best of them return for the AFLW Under 18 Championships next month. To mark the conclusion of their time in the Talent League Girls […]
Queensland confirms 2026 AFLW U18s squad
QUEENSLAND has named a stacked lineup for the 2026 AFLW Under 18 Championships that includes players from across four different birth years. Already boasting a host of top-age National Academy members, the Maroons have included some over-agers, bottom-agers and even a few double bottom-agers who are coming off the National Development Championships. While having both […]
2026 Talent League Girls Review: Gold Coast Suns Academy
The Gold Coast Suns Academy entered the 2026 Coates Talent League Girls season with a younger and less experienced squad compared to previous years, having promoted a massive number of athletes to their AFLW squad in 2025. Despite the turnover, the Suns Academy showcased a resilient and developing group, unearthing some of the most exciting […]