About the Northwest Lightning
The Northwest Lightning Alliance is the initiative of Pennant Hills and Westbrook Junior football clubs to foster the growth of Girls AFL in our region.
The alliance was established in 2016 as a joint venture between Pennant Hills, Westbrook and Hornsby-Berowra junior AFL clubs, with the clubs combining to form an U14s team. The alliance grew quickly and in 2017 the Lightning fielded teams in Under 15s and Under 12s competitions. By 2020 the alliance had sufficient numbers to register teams across all age divisions in the AFL Sydney Harbour competition. In 2025, the Hornsby-Berowra Eagles announced its exit from the Alliance.
The alliance secured its first premiership in 2023 with the YG12 team victorious in its Blue division grand final. The alliance’s second premiership was won in 2025 by the YG13 team in the Division Three grand final.
The alliance clubs are both affiliated with the Pennant Hills Demons for senior football. There is more information about playing pathways from junior to senior football at the Demons website.