2025 AFL Draft Review: GWS Giants
GWS GIANTS had a relatively quiet AFL Draft period with just three top-age players added to the list alongside a couple of re-listings for the orange team. A focus on rebounding out of the back half was a theme in the National Draft before targeting a local tall forward from the Giants’ own Academy. >> EVERY […]
South Australia confirms 2026 U16 Girls Academy
GUNNING for an incredible fourth straight title, South Australia’s Under 16 Girls’ squad for 2026 has been released. Bek McMahon – who was at the helm for the past three titles – takes over the reins again, with 47 players named from across the eight SANFLW clubs. Norwood is the most represented club in the […]
2025 AFL Draft Review: Gold Coast
GOLD Coast entered the 2025 AFL Draft with plenty of external noise around an incredible Northern Academy crop, and exited with four first rounders and a total of six draftees. While five of those are more than familiar with the Suns’ jumper, Gold Coast traded up to snatch intercepting Tasmanian defender Avery Thomas amongst an […]
2025 AFL Draft Review: Geelong
A COUPLE of Stephen Wells specials were on the menu for the Cats as Geelong entered the draft near the end of round one, and had an early round two selection. Both players are high-upside prospects who love to run and have some outstanding outside traits. In the rookie draft, the Cats were able to […]
2025 AFL Draft Review: Fremantle
FREMANTLE had a relatively quite AFL Draft with just the two selections made in the National and then three in the Rookie Draft, two of which were homegrown Next-Generation Academy (NGA) members. With four of the five selections being forwards – three considered small forwards – the Dockers certainly had a positional target in their […]
2025 AFL Draft Review: Essendon
ESSENDON was one of the key players at this year’s AFL Draft, continuing to accelerate its rebuild with three quality additions in the first round. The Bombers were forced to pass up on one Next Generation Academy (NGA) talent, but picked up another among their haul of five draftees. >> EVERY PICK: National Draft | Rookie Draft>> 100+ […]
2025 AFL Draft Review: Collingwood
MIDFIELD depth was Collingwood’s priority at the 2025 AFL Draft, with several unique onballers recruited alongside a pair of Next Generation Academy (NGA) graduates. The Magpies entered proceedings on night two, making four selections before adding a single rookie. >> EVERY PICK: National Draft | Rookie Draft>> 100+ PROFILES: View the 2025 AFL Draft Guide DRAFT HAUL NATIONAL DRAFT:Pick […]
2025 AFL Draft Review: Carlton
HAVING lost key position pillars in each third of the ground during trade period, Carlton added three young prospects at the AFL Draft, including a pair of club-tied players. The Blues were also able to address the future in preparation for another father-son gun next year. >> EVERY PICK: National Draft | Rookie Draft>> 100+ PROFILES: View the 2025 […]
Buck “proud” of Blues’ season
DESPITE bowing out in the penultimate round of the season, Carlton coach Matthew Buck said he was “really proud” of what the developing side had been able to achieve in 2025. The Blues went down to Brisbane at Brighton Homes Arena in a preliminary final defeat, with the Lions booting six third quarter goals to […]
Stinear departs after 10 memorable seasons
MELBOURNE premiership coach Mick Stinear announced he would be stepping down from the Dees after a decade in the role. One of only two foundation coaches remaining in the league – with Brisbane’s Craig Starcevich – Stinear won a premiership and guided the Dees to a top four finish in an incredible eight seasons. Stinear […]
