Scouting Notes: 2026 AAMI Talent League Grand Final – Glenelg vs. Eagles
GLENELG has stormed to the AAMI Talent League premiership with a 66-point thumping of Woodville-West Torrens in Sunday’s decider at Adelaide Oval. The Bays kicked clear with five unanswered goals in the second term and never looked back in what was a brutally clinical performance on the big stage. Having piled on a further seven […]
Scouting Notes: Eagles survive to send Centrals out in straight sets
WOODVILLE-WEST Torrens has held off a dramatic late Central District fightback to progress to the AAMI Talent League decider. In their preliminary final showdown at Coopers Stadium on Saturday, the Eagles led all day and won by six points to send the minor premiers packing in straight sets. The victors set the tone with their […]
SANFL League Player Focus: Mitchell Harris (Eagles)
ALL-AUSTRALIAN full back Mitchell Harris was among the weekend’s SANFL League debutants, thrown into the fire against a rampant Glenelg side. The 18-year-old acquitted himself well in the Eagles’ defence, showcasing his patented competitiveness and aerial ability in a 65-point defeat at Stratarama Stadium on Saturday. >> Up the Grades: Top prospect makes long-awaited return […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 South Australia U18 vs. U20
SOUTH Australia’s Under 18 side got its trial period underway on a winning note, defeating the SA Under 20s by 23 points in Saturday’s annual SANFL Talent Clash. Leading at every break, the more junior outfit was only outscored in term four – by a single point – before saluting at Maughan Thiem Kia Oval. […]
South Australia Under 18 squad finalised
THE SANFL has revealed a 35-player Under 18 squad set to take part in this year’s National Championships. Backing up an undefeated 2025 campaign as defending champions, the South Australians will be faced with three away legs this year, including two Melbourne games in five days. There are eight inclusions to the 32-man summer squad, […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 AFLW U16s – Giants Academy vs. Northern Territory
AFTER a long day of watching others, the local GWS Giants Academy players finally got to celebrate, defeating Northern Territory in the last game of an AFLW Under 16s Championships triple-header at Blacktown yesterday. It was a tight first half, but the Giants Academy just had that extra polish in front of goal along with […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 AAMI Talent League – Round 1
THE NEWLY renamed AAMI Talent League got underway on Wednesday night with a double-header at Coopers Stadium. Reigning premier Sturt powered away from Central District to win by 63 points in the season-opener, before North Adelaide did the same to Norwood in a 30-point victory at The Parade. The following night at Richmond Oval, Glenelg […]
TOP 5s | 2026 South Australian Preseason Testing
A BUNCH of South Australian state academy members have impressed at the recent preseason testing combine, as several prospects featured across the leaderboards. Though, it was Eagles top-ager Hunter Rowe who stole the show with a high of three top-five finishes out of the handful of events. >> SCROLL to see the Top 5s for […]
Croweaters keen to keep tabs on speedster
SOUTH Australia’s state academy members have been buoyed by the progression of Central District speedster Jake Eime, who was a common answer to the question ‘which teammate should we look out for to have a big year?’. Eime’s name popped up several times as all 25 top-agers were surveyed. >> MORE: State teammates single Steed […]
AFL Draft | State in Focus: South Australia
FRESH off a breakthrough title at last year’s National Championships, South Australia’s Under 18 squad for 2026 shapes as one which could go back-to-back. A deep top-age contingent is supported by promising 2009-born prospects, and a strong midfield core forms the base of a strong spine. We take a deep dive into SA’s representative stocks. […]
Eagles’ Lynch savours in success after premiership heartbreak
THERE is no secret that wins taste much better after the heartbreak of defeat, and Ruby Lynch is one of a number of Woodville-West Torrens players who know the two contrasting feelings very well. She was part of the Eagles side that fell agonisingly short to South Adelaide in 2025, while also finishing second to […]
Consistency key for Charlton after “surreal” year
RARELY fazed by the expectations, Emma Charlton just goes out and plays her role each and every week. That consistency is what holds the sister of Adelaide’s Teah in great stead for the future, as she takes a measured approach heading into the AFLW Draft. One of the top prospects in 2026, Charlton has a […]
Selfless Mableson enjoys “fun” of top-age season
ENTERING the 2026 AFL Women’s Draft, few players have a better CV than South Australian Emily Mableson who is right in the mix for the top few selections. The West Adelaide prospect won MVPs at both Under 16s and Under 18s level for her state, captained the 16s side to the title, and was part […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 AAMI Talent League Grand Final – Glenelg vs. Eagles
GLENELG has stormed to the AAMI Talent League premiership with a 66-point thumping of Woodville-West Torrens in Sunday’s decider at Adelaide Oval. The Bays kicked clear with five unanswered goals in the second term and never looked back in what was a brutally clinical performance on the big stage. Having piled on a further seven […]
Scouting Notes: Eagles survive to send Centrals out in straight sets
WOODVILLE-WEST Torrens has held off a dramatic late Central District fightback to progress to the AAMI Talent League decider. In their preliminary final showdown at Coopers Stadium on Saturday, the Eagles led all day and won by six points to send the minor premiers packing in straight sets. The victors set the tone with their […]
Scouting Notes: Ruthless Bays book Grand Final spot
GLENELG has booked its place in the AAMI Talent League Grand Final with a stylish 39-point win over Central District in Saturday’s qualifying final. The Bays built their victory on the back of a ruthlessly efficient opening quarter, booting eight straight goals to snatch the early ascendancy. They nailed home their advantage with a further […]
State Academy notes: 2026 SANFLW – Grand Final
WOODVILLE-WEST Torrens are basking in premiership glory after defeating Norwood in the 2026 SANFL Women’s Grand Final. The Eagles’ State Academy representatives were outstanding in the victory, all contributing in some way, while the Redlegs youngsters had various moments, albeit in quieter respective displays. This marks the last South Australian State Academy notes for the […]
2026 SANFLW Player Focus: Maia Freemantle (Woodville-West Torrens)
STARRING in a maiden SANFLW premiership for Woodville-West Torrens, Maia Freemantle was a driving force through the middle of the ground as the Eagles defeated Norwood 9.4 (58) to 3.8 (26) in Saturday’s Grand Final at Alberton Oval. The bottom-age prospect started on-ball and finished with 22 disposals, four marks (three contested), four tackles, four […]
O’Neill bags five as Eagles taste maiden SANFLW flag success
AFTER taking the long road to the top, Woodville-West Torrens coach Narelle Smith and her playing group can cash in that reward for effort after securing the club’s first-ever SANFL Women’s flag following the defeat of Norwood on Saturday. The Eagles won 9.4 (58) to 3.8 (26) off the back of a five-goal haul from […]
2026 SANFLW Grand Final preview: Woodville-West Torrens vs. Norwood
THE 2026 SANFL Women’s Grand Final is set, with the two standout home-and-away teams meeting for a fourth time in a season which has already delivered three wildly different contests. Minor premier Woodville-West Torrens earned direct entry with a second semi-final victory over Norwood, while the Redlegs regrouped to overcome North Adelaide in last week’s […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 AAMI Talent League Grand Final – Glenelg vs. Eagles
GLENELG has stormed to the AAMI Talent League premiership with a 66-point thumping of Woodville-West Torrens in Sunday’s decider at Adelaide Oval. The Bays kicked clear with five unanswered goals in the second term and never looked back in what was a brutally clinical performance on the big stage. Having piled on a further seven […]
Scouting Notes: Eagles survive to send Centrals out in straight sets
WOODVILLE-WEST Torrens has held off a dramatic late Central District fightback to progress to the AAMI Talent League decider. In their preliminary final showdown at Coopers Stadium on Saturday, the Eagles led all day and won by six points to send the minor premiers packing in straight sets. The victors set the tone with their […]
SANFL League Player Focus: Mitchell Harris (Eagles)
ALL-AUSTRALIAN full back Mitchell Harris was among the weekend’s SANFL League debutants, thrown into the fire against a rampant Glenelg side. The 18-year-old acquitted himself well in the Eagles’ defence, showcasing his patented competitiveness and aerial ability in a 65-point defeat at Stratarama Stadium on Saturday. >> Up the Grades: Top prospect makes long-awaited return […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 South Australia U18 vs. U20
SOUTH Australia’s Under 18 side got its trial period underway on a winning note, defeating the SA Under 20s by 23 points in Saturday’s annual SANFL Talent Clash. Leading at every break, the more junior outfit was only outscored in term four – by a single point – before saluting at Maughan Thiem Kia Oval. […]
South Australia Under 18 squad finalised
THE SANFL has revealed a 35-player Under 18 squad set to take part in this year’s National Championships. Backing up an undefeated 2025 campaign as defending champions, the South Australians will be faced with three away legs this year, including two Melbourne games in five days. There are eight inclusions to the 32-man summer squad, […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 AFLW U16s – Giants Academy vs. Northern Territory
AFTER a long day of watching others, the local GWS Giants Academy players finally got to celebrate, defeating Northern Territory in the last game of an AFLW Under 16s Championships triple-header at Blacktown yesterday. It was a tight first half, but the Giants Academy just had that extra polish in front of goal along with […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 AAMI Talent League – Round 1
THE NEWLY renamed AAMI Talent League got underway on Wednesday night with a double-header at Coopers Stadium. Reigning premier Sturt powered away from Central District to win by 63 points in the season-opener, before North Adelaide did the same to Norwood in a 30-point victory at The Parade. The following night at Richmond Oval, Glenelg […]
TOP 5s | 2026 South Australian Preseason Testing
A BUNCH of South Australian state academy members have impressed at the recent preseason testing combine, as several prospects featured across the leaderboards. Though, it was Eagles top-ager Hunter Rowe who stole the show with a high of three top-five finishes out of the handful of events. >> SCROLL to see the Top 5s for […]
Croweaters keen to keep tabs on speedster
SOUTH Australia’s state academy members have been buoyed by the progression of Central District speedster Jake Eime, who was a common answer to the question ‘which teammate should we look out for to have a big year?’. Eime’s name popped up several times as all 25 top-agers were surveyed. >> MORE: State teammates single Steed […]
