Scouting Notes: 2022 AFL U17 Futures – Vic Country vs. NSW-ACT
VIC COUNTRY came home with a wet sail to down a valiant NSW-ACT side by 14 points in Sunday’s Under 17 Futures clash. The visitors broke away during the second term but were reigned back thereafter, and could not quite hold on in the face of Country’s five final term goals. While a bunch of […]
Marquee Matchups: George Wardlaw vs. Jhye Clark
THIS year’s National Championships have been the first full instalment since 2019, meaning the nation’s best Under 18 draft hopefuls have finally been able to test their mettle against each other once again. With that comes a number of mouthwatering contests between players vying for similar spots on draft boards, as their top-age campaigns turns […]
Final Siren Podcast | August Power Rankings breakdown
THE Final Siren Podcast makes its return this week with another Power Rankings Breakdown. Rookie Me Central’s August top 25 saw a new number one crowned, and five fresh faces enter the list after what was a competitive month headlined by the Under 18 National Championships. With some important shuffles to note and discuss, the […]
Preview | Under 17s to give glimpse of the future
THE NEXT generation of AFL Draft hopefuls is set to be showcased on Sunday, as the Under 17 Futures take centre stage at Highgate Recreation Reserve. Victoria, split into Country and Metro, will take on squads from NSW-ACT and Queensland respectively in a return to the annual double-header format. >> SCROLL to see the full […]
NAB League Player Focus: Josh Smillie (Eastern Ranges)
EASTERN Ranges midfielder Josh Smillie is already a decorated junior, having broken through for his NAB League debut at 16-years-old on the back of an excellent Under 16 National Championships. The strongly-built young gun took out Vic Metro’s MVP award, en route to being named at half-back in the All Australian side. With a well […]
WAFL Colts MOTR: Round 16 – West Perth vs. East Fremantle
LADDER leader West Perth dashed East Fremantle’s WAFL Colts finals hopes on Saturday, taking the Sharks down by 78 points at Pentanet Stadium. In what was the lone fixture of a split round, the Falcons consolidated top spot with a barnstorming victory which was bookended by strong quarters. While keeping the visitors goalless in the […]
2022 NAB League Team of the Week: Round 15
DANDENONG Stingrays boast a high of five players in our NAB League Team of the Week for Round 15. The ‘Rays snuck home in dramatic fashion against Bendigo on Sunday, while fellow victors GWV and Eastern contributed three representatives apiece after downing strong opposition. Check out who made the full 24-man squad, and three emergency […]
2022 NAB League Player of the Week: Round 15
WESTERN Jets bottom-ager Jake Smith is our NAB League Player of the Week for Round 15. The midfielder put in a massive shift for his side on the weekend, racking up 30 disposals, four marks, six inside 50s, and two goals in the Jets’ barnstorming 37-point win over Oakleigh Chargers. Smith has enjoyed a pair […]
Your questions answered – August Power Rankings
ROOKIE Me Central dropped its third Power Rankings instalment for 2022 last Monday, and now that the dust has settled on the top 25, we have compiled all of your burning questions to answer in one hit. The remaining representative calendar made for some key shifts at the top of the order, while five fresh […]
2022 NAB League Boys snapshot: Round 15
UPSETS headlined the action in Round 15 of the NAB League, as competition for spots at the pointy end of the ladder heats up. Catch up on all the results, stats and top performers in this week’s snapshot.
2022 AFL Draft Combine invitees announced
68 of the nation’s brightest AFL Draft prospects have been included in this year’s list of national combine invitees. The AFL announced today which players would be selected for the prestigious annual event, set to take place in Melbourne through October 7-9. Vic Country is the region with the largest share of talent, producing 19 […]
Scouting Notes: 2022 AFL U16s – Giants Academy vs. Lions Academy
THE BRISBANE Lions Academy has capped off its Under 16 National Development Championship in style, defeating the Giants Academy by 100 points on Sunday afternoon. The match at Manuka Oval in Canberra brought an end to the overall carnival, after the fixture was initially cancelled in July. With relentless accuracy inside attacking 50, the Lions […]
