PREVIEW | 2024 Coates Talent League: Round 5
TWO more Northern Academies enter the fray as Round 5 of the Coates Talent League gets underway on Saturday. In our featured match of the round, 2023 grand finalists Eastern Ranges take on the Swans Academy, while the Northern Territory Academy bows out, and the Suns and Lions host Victorian sides. AROUND THE GROUNDS Saturday’s […]
PREVIEW | 2024 CTLG Round 4 – Saturday
GOLD Coast Suns Academy enter the Coates Talent League Girls competition this weekend with a massive clash against reigning premiers Oakleigh Chargers, while the Swans Academy take on grand finalists Eastern Ranges, and it is an all-country clash out at Shepley Oval tomorrow. FORM: The Suns play their first game of the 2024 Coates Talent […]
Kings conquer Bull Sharks in Anzac Day special
COORPAROO is basking in the glory of an upset, taking down ladder leaders Bond University by a goal in a thriller on Anzac Day yesterday. One of two Anzac Day clashes on the menu – with Maroochydore also winning its first match of the season courtesy of a 46-point smashing of cellar dwellers Yeronga South […]
Scouting Notes: AFLW U18s – Suns Academy vs. Lions Academy
BRISBANE Lions Academy came home firing in the last quarter of the Under 18s friendly with the Gold Coast Suns Academy, kicking three of the last four goals of the game to beat their Queensland rivals by five points. Both sides brought a highly contested match in a seesawing affair at People First Stadium in […]
PREVIEW | 2024 Coates Talent League: Northern Academies
THE 2024 Academy series is set to get underway this weekend, with the Giants and Swans Academies turning out in the Coates Talent League. The Northern Territory, Lions and Suns Academies will also enter the fray throughout Rounds 4-8, and we preview what to expect from each side. LIONS ACADEMY FIXTURE:vs. Northern Knights | Sun […]
2024 QAFLW Preview | Round 2
TWO powerhouses of the QAFL Women’s competition go head-to-head in what could be an early grand final preview this weekend. Last year’s top two sides at the end of the home and away season, Bond University will be looking to get one-up over Southport at home, as both sides are stacked with terrific young talent. […]
AFLW U16s Player Focus: Molly Ferguson (Lions Academy)
ALREADY boasting an AFLW Under 16s MVP to her name, Brisbane Lions Academy midfielder Molly Ferguson started off this year’s edition on fire with a dominant best on ground display in the Lions Academy’s loss to Vic Country on Sunday. Kicking off the 2024 carnival at Trevor Barker Oval, the players endured ever-changing conditions including […]
Sharks sink Gorillas with 10 unanswered majors
A REMARKABLE performance in front of goal saw bottom-ager Dekota Baron slam home six goals to help Southport begin its quest to go deeper into the QAFL Women’s finals series with a 71-point blitzing of Wilston Grange on the weekend. The opening round match saw crowds return to Fankhauser Reserve, and after a tight first […]
Sandgropers storm to win over Suns at AFLW U16s
WESTERN Australia kick-started its 2024 AFL Women’s Under 16 Championships on a high, coming back from a slow start to boot the last 10 goals of the match and run away with a commanding 12.8 (80) to 3.0 (18) victory over Gold Coast Suns Academy. Four players kicked multiple goals in the win as the […]
2024 QAFL Women’s season preview
ONLY one more sleep remains until the 2024 QAFL Women’s season kicks off with plenty of young talent lining up in the senior competition this year. Littered with Suns Academy and Lions Academy members, all eight sides are back to square one and on equal pegging heading into the new year. ASPLEY HORNETS Last season: […]
