Scouting Notes: 2025 Young Guns vs. Vic Metro
VIC METRO snatched a two-point win over the Young Guns in the dying seconds of their clash at Avalon Airport Oval on Saturday, thanks to a last gasp goal from Lachy Dovaston. The Eastern Ranges livewire booted his third major to put the Big V’s inaccuracy aside against slightly more senior opposition. Despite a final […]
Snapshot: 2025 Coates Talent League – Round 4
THE ANZAC Day weekend saw four Northern Academies enter the fray for their Coates Talent League stints, with three of them defeating full-time regions. Catch up on all the action out of New South Wales and Queensland, with one fixture yet to be played set to complete Round 4 on Thursday night. Note: This article […]
PREVIEW | AFL Academy vs. Coburg VFL
THE AFL Academy will convene for its second of two showcase fixtures on Sunday in a clash against Coburg at Whitten Oval. After fighting back in a 13-point loss to Richmond’s VFL affiliate a fortnight ago, the elite Under 18 squad will try its hand against a standalone club boasting Mid-Season Draft prospects. >> SCROLL […]
PREVIEW | 2025 Coates Talent League: Northern Academies
AFTER the first block of the Coates Talent League season was completed, it is time for the Northern Academies to take centre stage. Fresh off their own Academy Series, the five programs enter the fray between Rounds 4-7 to test their mettle against the best from down south. Get to know each Academy. >> State […]
Western Australia finalises Under 18 squad
THE 2025 West Australian Under 18 squad has been announced, with the 35 included players set to be unleashed at this year’s National Championships. Eight train-on players will also join the group once a week with hopes of being elevated to the final roster. >> SCROLL to see the full squad & train-ons Selectors have […]
WAFL Colts Player Focus: Sam Swadling (West Perth)
WEST Perth midfielder-forward Sam Swadling came into season 2025 with high hopes after a consistent bottom-age campaign. He averaged 19.4 disposals and kicked 15 goals across 16 WAFL Colts games last year, and has immediately built on those numbers as a top-ager. >> SCROLL to see Swadling’s highlights The 187cm prospect amassed 36 touches and […]
Squads announced for 2025 Young Guns series
SQUADS for game one of the annual Young Guns series have been announced, with the collation of over-agers set to take on Vic Metro at Avalon Airport Oval on Saturday April 27. The game will commence at 11:00am, followed by a clash against Vic Country at the same venue on Sunday May 4. >> SCROLL […]
SANFL announces 2025 Under 20 squad
THE SANFL has finalised a 29-player Under 20 squad to partake in the annual Youth Game against South Australia’s Under 18s on Saturday May 17. Taking place at Norwood Oval, the clash acts as a Mid-Season Draft audition for the more senior group, while the junior outfit jells ahead of the National Championships. >> SCROLL […]
SANFL U18s Player Focus: Noah Roberts-Thomson (Sturt)
STURT’S midfield has been humming in the early part of the SANFL Under 18 season, largely thanks to the combination of Richmond father-son prospect Louis Kellaway and Noah Roberts-Thomson. The latter is yet to drop below 20 disposals across five rounds as the Double Blues sit pretty atop the ladder. A 180cm on-baller who works […]
State of Play: 2025 Coates Talent League – Rounds 1-3
THE FIRST block of the Coates Talent League season has been completed, with Victorian prospects going on to trial for their spots in the Country and Metro squads. Sandringham Dragons and Gippsland Power remain unbeaten at 3-0 apiece, though things can quickly chance in the mid-season period. Catch up on where things stand before the […]
Scouting Notes: Dockers NGA duo star in big Bulldogs win
SOUTH Fremantle has continued its unblemished start to the WAFL Colts season with a comprehensive 83-point victory over Swan Districts on Saturday. A pair of Fremantle Next Generation Academy (NGA) members played integral roles in the Round 3 clash, which saw the Bulldogs consolidate top spot. >> RECAP: Tigers, Bulldogs streak ahead as early Colts […]
Scouting Notes: State academy duo makes SANFL U18 return
A PAIR of budding state representatives made their first SANFL Under 18 appearances for the season as Central District defeated North Adelaide by 43 points at X Convenience Oval on Thursday. Namely, star Centrals prospect Dyson Sharp and Roosters captain Blake Oudshoorn-Bennier returned to action. The Bulldogs had far too much class afield for the […]
