WITH the TAC Cup finals series on the horizon, AFL Draft Central is preparing to ramp up its under 18s coverage like never before.
Already this season we have produced weekly previews and reviews of all the TAC Cup, under 18 and under 16s championships.
There have been feature pieces on clubs and players, as well as Matt Balmer’s monthly power rankings, up-to-date statistics, ladders and pocket profiles on the site of more than 150 players your club could read out in 2016.
Now we have shown you what we can do, we would like to see what you can do.
We are on the lookout for new writers in a voluntary position who have a passion for under 18s football and want to scout the next crop of players to enter the AFL.
If you’re in Victoria and enjoy going to TAC Cup games or would like to, get in touch with us.
If you’re interstate, fear not, there is a role for you at AFL Draft Central.
We want to delve deeper into the star juniors across the country so whether you’re in South Australia, Western Australia, Queensland, New South Wales, Tasmania or either of the nation’s territories, you can be a valuable contributor.
In the second half of the year we will be producing more than 100 profiles, including indepth research, vision and our scouts’ opinions included to give you the best idea of who that kid is running out for your team next year.
While we’re not looking on taking on an unlimited amount of people, those who have the time and talent to make a valuable contribution to the team are always welcome.
But it is not only writers we are looking for at AFL Draft Central. We are also in the process of canvassing advertisers for the site, so if you or your business would like to discuss with us a variety of advertising or sponsorship deals, we are also interested to hear from you.
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2016 AFL Draft order
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