Highlight reel or horror show? Here's how we graded every NWFL team in 2026

A review of the 2026 season for all eight NWFL clubs mixes praise and criticism, depending on each team’s results. The Ladder-topping Pies finished 15–1 and earned a grade of “A,” highlighted by a sixth consecutive premiership flag—unprecedented in the competition’s history—though kicking issues and injuries affected the Magpies later on. The Robins (10–6) moved up under coach Troy Davies to their first grand final since 2018, reaching after a round-14 loss to Burnie, despite a heavy 109-point defeat in a qualifying final. Ulverstone earned a “B” for inconsistent form (9–7), while the Dockers (12–4) rose from fifth to second with strong defensive roles. The write-up continues with additional final-round outcomes for other clubs.