RECAP | 2025 AFL U18s: Allies
HAVING come into the Under 18 National Championships as a title fancy, the Allies were hit by injuries to key players and came away with a 1-3 record. In what was a competitive campaign nonetheless, they had three matches decided by two goals or less, and won a thriller over Western Australia in the dying […]
South Australia dominates All-Australian team
SOUTH Australia boasts a high of seven players in the 2025 AFL Under 18 All-Australian team after its undefeated run to the title. The Croweaters’ Most Valuable Player (MVP) Dyson Sharp headlines the inclusions having been named captain to go with his Larke Medal honours. >> How it Happened: 2025 AFL Under 18 National Championships […]
Scouting Notes: Bolstered Claremont subdues Subi
CLAREMONT has strengthened its hold on fifth spot on the WAFL Colts ladder after trouncing Subiaco to the tune of 72 points in Albany on Saturday night. The Round 15 clash was littered with West Australian Under 18 representatives, as eight squad members took the field for Claremont. The Tigers’ scoring power and depth of […]
Up the Grades: Redlegs step up to Reserves level
STATE representatives from around the country stepped up the grades to make their debut senior appearances, most notably down at Norwood. A pair of Northern Academy-tied prospects broke into the VFL grade, while one West Australian youngster impressed in search of a League recall. >> VFL Player Focus: Tyan Prindable (Brisbane Lions) SANFL A quartet […]
VFL Player Focus: Tyan Prindable (Brisbane Lions)
FOR ALL the early talk about Northern Academy prospects dominating this year’s draft, perhaps one going under the radar is Tyan Prindable. The Brisbane-tied midfielder made his VFL debut with the Lions on Saturday, impressing with 20 disposals and six clearances in a typically reliable performance. The 18-year-old played 20 senior QFA games with Coorparoo […]
RECAP | 2025 AFL Under 18 National Championships
THE 2025 AFL Under 18 National Championships came to a close over the weekend, although the Victorian derby was effectively a dead rubber this time around. South Australia’s undefeated run saw the title donned in the famous tricolours for the first time since 2018. We recap how it all unfolded. >> Remember the Names: 2025 […]
Remember the Names: 2025 AFL Under 18 MVPs
THE AFL Under 18 National Championships wrapped up over the weekend, with the final two Most Valuable Player (MVP) awards handed out to either Victorian team. While the Larke Medal for the series’ overall is yet to be confirmed, now is the perfect time to profile each of the state MVPs. ALLIES Lachlan Carmichael (Swans […]
RECAP | 2025 AFL Under 16 National Championships
THE 2025 Under 16 National Championships came to a close last week, with the final two rounds playing out across a five-day carnival on the Gold Coast. Vic Metro and Tasmania were crowned champions of Pools A and B respectively after undefeated campaigns. We outline how it happened for all 10 teams. >> Remember the […]
Remember the Names: 2025 AFL Under 16 MVPs
THE 2024 AFL Under 16 National Championships came to a close last week, with Vic Metro and Tasmania taking home the Pool A and B titles respectively. Most Valuable Player (MVP) awards were also handed out across all 10 teams, and we profile each recipient. Note, the best and fairest medal for Pool B, and […]
Scouting Notes: 2025 AFL U16s – Western Australia vs. Vic Country
WESTERN Australia secured second spot in Pool A by beating Vic Country in the final game of the Under 16 National Championships. The Sandgropers led by slender margins at the second and third breaks, but rallied home with three goals to one in term four at Fankhauser Reserve to run out 23-point victors. The result […]
Scouting Notes: 2025 AFL U16s – South Australia vs. Vic Metro
VIC METRO has claimed its second Pool A crown in three years after finishing this year’s Under 16 National Championships undefeated. Ash Close‘s troops capped off an outstanding carnival by beating South Australia to the tune 57 points in Southport, proving the nation’s premier representative side. After peppering the goals for only a 10-point lead […]
Scouting Notes: 2025 AFL U16s – Northern Territory vs. Lions Academy
BRISBANE Lions Academy finished its Under 16 National Championships campaign undefeated after downing the Northern Territory by 46 points at Fankhauser Reserve yesterday. Needing a sizeable percentage boost to snatch the title from Tasmania, the Lions fell short but capped off a terrific series. Signs were ominous after Brisbane’s four-goal to one opening quarter, only […]
