ICYMI | 2024 VFLW: Round 7
THE VFLW certainly had its fair share of surprises over the weekend, with not all results going the way many would have expected. Darebin (2.3.15) lost to Port Melbourne (3.5.23) Port Melbourne snapped its losing run with an eight point win over a valiant Darebin. The Falcons pushed the reigning champs hard for most of […]
Q&A: Maddison Albrecht (Calder Cannons)
CALDER Cannons top-ager Maddison Albrecht is a tenacious utility who can play both through the middle and up forward, and impressed as a bottom-ager last year. She averaged 14.9 disposals and 4.9 tackles throughout 14 games, becoming a regular component of the Cannons’ midfield while pumping the ball inside 50 on average 3.5 times per […]
SANFLW earns bragging rights with 16-point win over WAFLW
SOUTH Australia has proved too good for Western Australia in the battle of the women’s state leagues, as the SANFLW withstood a third quarter challenge from the WAFLW to come away with a 16-point win at Optus Stadium yesterday. In an entertaining contest, it looked like being a one-sided blowout at the early stages of […]
PREVIEW | 2024 CTLG Round 5 – Sunday
AFTER the New South Wales Academies played today, the Queensland Academies are set for tomorrow, with both playing away matches for the first time this season. The Suns take on the Dandenong Stingrays as the Lions face the Eastern Ranges, while two other contests take place in Werribee and Ballarat. FORM: Since going down to […]
2024 WAFLW vs SANFLW State Game preview
STATE representative action is back on the menu for a massive footballing rivalry when the WAFLW hosts the SANFLW at Optus Stadium tomorrow. A curtain-raiser for the West Coast-Essendon AFL men’s match, the two sides led by Jack Schwarze and Courtney Cramey respectively are looking to put on a fast, open display in what both […]
PREVIEW | 2024 CTLG Round 5 – Saturday
THREE matches hundreds of kilometres apart is what confronts Coates Talent League Girls spectators tomorrow. Clubs from three states go head-to-head, with the games taking place in Wodonga, Morwell and Blacktown, and feature both New South Wales Academies. FORM: Murray Bushrangers regained some talent last week and put it right up to the undefeated Bendigo […]
Schwarze seeks “open flowing exciting” game for WAFLW state match
WESTERN Australia will look to open up its match against the SANFLW tomorrow, with coach Jack Schwarze hoping a “Claremont plus” gamestyle that the WAFLW state side has been training behind the scenes will see a fast moving, high-scoring game. “I’m super excited,” Schwarze said. “I really just want it to be an open flowing […]
SANFL state Under 20 squad announced
THE SANFL has released this year’s state Under 20 squad, set to take on South Australia’s Under 18 side in the annual State Youth Match on Saturday May 18. Among the 29 players selected are several SANFL League regulars, overlooked AFL Draft prospects, and former junior state representatives. >> SCROLL to see the full squad […]
PREVIEW | VFLW Round 7 – Big names for one last hoorah
THIS weekend sees the end of the Sydney teams’ brief spell in the competition, with Sydney and GWS finishing their five-match stints up this weekend. Darebin vs Port MelbourneSaturday at 10:15amGenis Steel Oval, Preston The Falcons return home this weekend taking positives but also frustrations out of last week’s clash with the Seagulls. They meet […]
Cramey “excited” and “proud” of SANFLW state squad
SOUTH Australian coach Courtney Cramey cannot wait until the first bounce of the inaugural state clash between the SANFLW and WAFLW tomorrow, with the Croweaters flying west today ahead of huge contest. Boasting a side of mature-age players as well as a sprinkling of ex-AFLW listed talents, Cramey said the coaching panel was “really proud” […]
Scouting Notes: 2024 VFLW – Round 6
ROUND 6 saw the Swans and Giants continue their dominant stints in the VFL Women’s, while the Cats had an eye-catching win over the Roos. We took note of some of the VFLW-listed players who impressed across the weekend. All notes are the opinion of the individual author. Southern Saints 3.7 (25) lost to Casey […]
State Academy notes: 2024 WAFLW – Round 9
WHILE either injury or resting meant there were less State Academy members in Round 9 of the WAFL Women’s, each of the four matches still featured a number of the extended state squad. We took note of how those players performed, with all notes the opinion of the individual writer.
Scouting Notes: 2024 Coates Talent League – Round 5
ROUND 5 of the 2024 Coates Talent League season is in the books, and featured all five Northern Academies for the first time. With plenty of fresh faces and emerging prospects taking centre stage, there were plenty of promising performances to highlight in the weekend’s Scouting Notes. >> Coates Talent League Round 5: Snapshot | […]
State Academy notes: 2024 SANFLW – Round 8
GLENELG moved two wins clear on top of the SANFL Women’s ladder, with Norwood ending South Adelaide’s five-game winning streak, and Central District and West Adelaide also recording victories. As always we took a look at the South Australian State Academy players, with all notes the opinion of the individual author.
Scouting Notes: 2024 Coates Talent League Girls – Round 4
A FULL compliment of Northern Academy sides filled out Round 4 of the Coates Talent League Girls competition with a range of top-age, bottom-age and Under 16s talents impressing across the seven matches. We highlighted some of the players who caught the eye, with the notes the opinion of the individual writer.
Scouting Notes: Young Guns vs. Vic Country
THE 2024 Young Guns series came to a close on Sunday, as the squad of mid-season draft hopefuls defeated Vic Country by 69 points to complete a two-game sweep at Highgate Recreation Reserve. We took note of some of the top prospects and performers from either side. >> Scouting Notes: Young Guns 15.11 (101) def. […]
SANFL U18s MOTR: Round 6 – Norwood vs. North Adelaide
NORTH Adelaide picked up its fourth SANFL Under 18s win on the trot, defeating Norwood by 19 points in their Round 6 clash. The Roosters were in control all match, transitioning the ball quickly across Norwood Oval to come away 11.14 (80) to 9.7 (61) victors. Among the most notable prospects afield were seven state […]
Scouting Notes: AFL Academy vs. Footscray
BRISBANE Lions father-son gun Levi Ashcroft was best on ground as the AFL Academy suffered a 55-point loss to Footscray in its final showcase game for 2024. The Bulldogs, undefeated and leading the VFL ladder, were far too strong for the comparatively patchy Under 18 outfit at Whitten Oval. Ashcroft was typically prolific as a […]
Scouting Notes: 2024 VFLW – Round 5
IT was another big weekend of VFLW action and as we have each week, we took a look at some of the standouts from the VFLW-listed players in each match. Williamstown 7.4 (46) defeated Western Bulldogs 3.7 (25) Williamstown: #6 Emily Eaves (Midfielder)18/04/2001 | 165cm Stats: 15 disposals, eight clearances, four tackles, two goals Another […]
Scouting Notes: 2024 Coates Talent League Girls – Round 3
SEVEN matches played out in Round 3 of the Coates Talent League Girls competition, with the NSW/ACT Academies coming to the party. We cast our eye across each of the games and took note of some of the players with a focus on those in Victorian hubs or others that shone. As always, notes are […]