A Strong Start to 2026: Round 1 / 2 Results

The Growthbuilt Sydney University Australian National Football Club built on its Round 1 start, continuing the 2026 home and away season across Round 2 for premier aligned teams and Round 1 for divisional teams on April 11. The club delivered strong results across both home and away fixtures, reinforcing the standards set in the opening week.

15/04/2026

The Growthbuilt Sydney University Australian National Football Club completely started its 2026 home and away season across Round 2 for premier aligned teams and Round 1 for divisional teams on April 11, delivering strong results across both home and away fixtures.

Saturday – Round 1 / 2 Results

Across ten matches, Sydney University recorded eight wins, reflecting strong depth across the program and consistent performance across multiple grades.

Home Games:

U19.5 Division Two
- North Shore Bombers 6.8 (44) def Sydney University 5.6 (36)
Women’s Division Three
- Sydney University 12.6 (78) def North Shore Bombers 1.2 (8)
Men’s Division Three
- Sydney University 9.11 (65) def Camden Cats 5.6 (36)
Men’s Division Six
- Camden Cats 9.10 (64) def Sydney University 4.7 (31)

Away Games:

U19.5 Division One
- Sydney University 16.13 (109) def UTS Bats 5.3 (33)
Men’s Premier Division
- UTS Bats 17.6 (108) def Sydney University 10.7 (67)
  - Best: Jack Lewsey, Marcus Valastro, Arlo Merewether, Connor Kent, Rory Barkley, Sam Barkley
  - Goals: Rory Barkley 2, Kai Offen 2, Wilson Baade 1, Hugo Blacker 1, Declan Fitzpatrick 1, Jet Hendrie 1, Austin Lucy 1, Nathan Tang 1
Women’s Under 20 (Blue)
- Sydney University 6.9 (45) def UTS Bats 3.5 (23)
Women’s Under 20 (Gold)
- Sydney University 9.9 (63) def North Shore Bombers 3.1 (19)
Women’s Division One
- Sydney University 5.9 (39) def Randwick City Saints 3.4 (22)
Women’s Premier Division
- Sydney University 4.10 (34) def UTS Bats 2.1 (13)
  - Best: Ashley Dribbus, Sophie Andreacchio, Maryanne Harley, Amanda Farrugia, Emma Juneja, Lily Race
  - Goals: Sophie Andreacchio 2, Anna Langford 1, Lily Race 1

The results reflect the strength of the club’s pre-season, with eight wins from ten matches and consistent output across both home and away fixtures. Depth across grades is clear, with multiple sides translating preparation into performance.

The focus now shifts to building continuity across both premier and divisional programs.