National Academy set for AFL curtain-raiser
THE AFL Academy will turn out for a second time in 2023 when they take on Carlton VFL at Marvel Stadium on Saturday. It comes after the elite Under 18 squad featured during Gather Round last month, going down by 13 points to Port Adelaide’s reserves. >> Scouting Notes: AFL Academy vs. Port Adelaide SANFL […]
Young Guns Player Focus: Ryan Maric (Gippsland Power)
GIPPSLAND Power forward Ryan Maric has played himself into AFL Mid-Season Draft contention, and is perhaps even this year’s leading prospect. The 18-year-old entered his over-age campaign with little fanfare, but shot onto the radar with his Talent League performances to date. This past weekend, Maric turned out in the first of two Young Guns […]
PODCAST | Final Siren – Episode 155
THE FINAL Siren Podcast is back for another instalment in season 2023, with episode 155 going national once again as boys pathway football rolls on in Victoria, South Australia, and Western Australia. Host Peter Williams and Rookie Me Central’s Michael Alvaro reconvene to break down all that has gone down so far this year, before […]
WAFL Player Focus: Daniel Curtin (Claremont)
SWINGMEN are among the most highly sought after talents come draft time, and Claremont’s Daniel Curtin certainly fits that bill. What’s more, the 195cm prospect has further showcased his versatility this season with stints in the midfield. The Tigers’ Colts skipper returned arguably his best performance for the year to date, playing almost exclusively on-ball […]
SANFL U18s MOTR: Round 7 – Sturt vs. Eagles
A 10-goal rampage in the second half has seen Woodville-West Torrens secure its third consecutive SANFL Under 18s victory, downing Sturt by 73 points on Saturday. Conditions were hardly ideal at Wigan Oval, but the Eagles peppered the sticks and eventually broke through after half time, kicking away to an emphatic 17.14 (116) to 6.7 […]
McKercher breaks clear atop RMC Medal leaderboard
TASMANIA Devils star Colby McKercher is the new breakaway leader of this year’s Rookie Me Central Medal, after six rounds of Coates Talent League action. Though McKercher’s Devils have played more games than any full-time region (five), the midfielder has been judged best afield in all four of his own appearances to lead the count […]
Scouting Notes: Young Guns vs. Vic Metro
THE ANNUAL Young Guns series kicked off on Sunday, with Vic Metro taking out game one to the tune of 20 points at Trevor Barker Beach Oval. In less than ideal conditions under foot, the Big V held a steady lead at every break against their elder opponents and ran out 13.14 (92) to 10.12 […]
Up the Grades: Reid ramps up VFL form
LEADING AFL Draft prospect Harley Reid backed up his VFL debut with an even better outing in game two, despite his side suffering another tight loss. The powerful utility collected 21 disposals and eight marks while laying nine tackles as Carlton went down by four points to Brisbane in the opening Round 7 fixture. In […]
Weekend Preview: Academy prospects earn VFL call-ups
THERE are more Northern Academy prospects earning VFL debuts, while top pick fancy Harley Reid will once again turn out for Carlton today. Many AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft candidates are set to miss Round 7 due to the Young Guns game on Sunday, but there remain players to watch in the state leagues. Reid has […]
PODCAST | Game Sense – Episode 25
EPISODE 25 of the Game Sense has dropped, with the team reconvening to discuss all the latest news and fallout in the women’s footballing world. In the latest instalment, host Michael Alvaro is joined by Rookie Me Central Chief Editor Peter Williams to break down the AFLW Under 16 and 18 National Championships clashes between South and Western Australia. There’s […]
Western Australia Under 18 squad announced
WESTERN Australia has announced its squad to take part in the 2023 AFL Under 18 National Championships, with 32 players selected for the initial list. Six train-ons have also been included, making for a much different look to the state’s 20-man summer training squad. >> SCROLL to see the full squad All nine WAFL clubs […]
SQUADS | Young Guns set for Metro test
THE ANNUAL Victorian Young Guns series is set to get underway on Sunday, with the over-age squad taking on Vic Metro. While the showcase fixtures are essentially additional trials for many Under 18 representative hopefuls, they more prevalently serve as auditions for AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft candidates to shine on the big stage. >> SCROLL […]
