Browning builds mental strength after interrupted start
GOLD Coast Suns Academy member Summer Browning is well aware her knee injury that delayed the start of her season and flared up again mid-season could have been worse, but her dedication to recovery was the key to returning and playing out a solid national championships. “I hurt my knee at the very start of […]
Dees, Roos divide amongst AFLW Draft hopes
A WHOPPING 83 per cent of the National AFLW Draft Combine invitees suggest the AFL Women’s flag is a two-horse race. As part of the Draft Combine week, Rookie Me Central spoke to all 47 available players at the MCG with a series of questions to get a consensus on a number of topics. >>> […]
2026 AFLW Under 18 Championships review: Queensland
QUEENSLAND’S 2026 AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships campaign will be remembered for the one that got away, a heartbreaking two-point loss to the Allies in Round 4 costing the Maroons a shot at the title decider. The 1-3 finish belied a genuinely competitive carnival, with midfielder Molly Ferguson underlining her status as one of the […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 AFLW U18s – Queensland vs. Allies
THE ALLIES spoiled the party for a third straight year at Brighton Homes Arena, toppling Queensland with the last kick of the game. Lolita Savala converted the match-winner moments before thesiren signalling the victory for the combined states side, and denying Queensland the opportunity to play for the title on Saturday. We took note of […]
Savala sinks Queensland; decides AFLW U18s title
WITHOUT a doubt the best contest of the AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships, Allies forward Lolita Savala won her side the game and simultaneously decided the title race with her set shot goal moments before the final siren. For the task at hand, the Allies knocked off Queensland by two points, 8.10 (58) to 8.8 […]
Maroons keep AFLW U18s dream alive after six-goal second term
QUEENSLAND’S hopes of securing a maiden AFLW Under 18 Championships title after keeping its 2026 campaign alive yesterday. The Maroons regained some key players and some key momentum, after they bounced back from a first-up loss to Vic Metro to defeat Vic Country by 14 points at Brighton Homes Arena, 7.8 (50) t o 5.6 […]
2026 AFLW U18s Preview | Queensland vs. Vic Country
TWO SIDES searching for their first AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships win of the 2026 carnival clash at Brighton Homes Arena coming off a bye last weekend. Queensland will regain some key players since the loss to Vic Metro, while Vic Country will be hungry to get on the better side of the ledger after […]
Those Who Missed Out – AFLW U18s: Round 1
WHILE the attention was on those in action during the AFLW Under 18 Championships Round 1, there were still plenty of listed prospects who missed out on the opening weekend’s selection – be it through injury or omission – and we took a look around the country at those who didn’t play and who they […]
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.
