Seven Croweaters selected in AFL U18 Girls All Australian Team

Friday July 17

By ALEXANDRA BULL

Seven members of South Australia’s 2026 Marsh AFL National Championships – U18 Girls undefeated title-winning squad have been selected in the 2026 Marsh AFL National Championships U18 Girls All Australian Team.

AAAMI SA U18 Girls captain Emma Charlton has been selected for the second year in a row – this time in the forward pocket after four extremely solid championship performances.

She is joined by bottom-ager Lani Cocks, who has been selected on the half-forward flank, along with South Australia’s U18 Girls MVP Emily Mableson, who has been named on the half-back flank.

Olivia Leslie has also been rewarded for her poise in the backline with selection at full back, with goal sneak Madeline Nuss and speedy midfielder/defender Lucy Moore named on the interchange.

Championship winning coach Brad Snell was deservedly named as coach of the side after leading SA to its third championship victory since 2022.

South Australia had the most members selected in the side, along with the Allies.

After defeating Western Australia by 52 points in Game 1, SA then went on to have victories against the Allies (nine points), Victoria Metro (20 points), and Queensland (seven points).

Olivia Leslie (Central District) – Full Back

Emily Mableson (West Adelaide) – Half-Back Flank

Lani Cocks (Norwood) – Half-Forward Flank

Emma Charlton (South Adelaide) – Forward Pocket

Lucy Moore (Woodville-West Torrens) – Interchange

Madeline Nuss (Sturt) – Interchange

Brad Snell – Coach