Scouting Notes: Jets clip Falcons in comprehensive win
WESTERN Jets notched up an impressive fourth-consecutive victory in Round 11, thumping the Geelong Falcons by 74 points in Williamstown on Saturday. The soaring Metro region piled on seven unanswered goals in the opening term to set the platform for victory, with their scoring power proving too much to handle. We took note of the […]
Scouting Notes: Sruk stars, Szerszyn returns in Rays win
DESPITE a starring role from Eastern bottom-ager Baxter Sruk, Dandenong Stingrays finished strongly to run out nine-point victors in their Round 11 clash at Kinetic Stadium. Stingrays vice-captain Darcy Szerszyn made his long-awaited return in the win, firming as a talent to watch ahead of the National Championships. We took note of the top prospects […]
Scouting Notes: Gippsland powers past undermanned Devils
CONTENDING with wind and muddy conditions underfoot, Gippsland’s more experienced side prevailed emphatically over Tasmania in a largely one-sided contest at Shepley Oval. Short of a number of their best players to the Allies trials, the Devils showed fight in a scrappy opening term, but were eventually overpowered by an offensively superior Power side who brought […]
Scouting Notes: Cannons prove too powerful for Pios
CALDER piled on seven unanswered goals in the second quarter to set up a 33-point road win over Bendigo on Saturday. The Cannons trailed at quarter time but quickly clicked into gear to set up a comfortable victory in their Round 11 clash at Queen Elizabeth Oval. Now 2-0 against Bendigo in 2026, Calder is […]
Knights dominate Vic Metro Under 18 squad
NORTHERN Knights boast a high of nine representative in the 2026 Vic Metro Under 18 squad, which features 29 players from across the six regions. Currently unbeaten atop the Talent League latter, the Knights have had four players earn their way in from outside of the original summer squad. >> SCROLL to see the full […]
Talent League Player Focus: Ethan Drever (GWV Rebels)
GREATER Western Victoria (GWV) Rebels skipper Ethan Drever has produced a remarkably consistent campaign to-date, and that continued in his latest outing in Round 10. The 188cm midfielder, who draws comparisons to Giants powerhouse Finn Callaghan, was arguably best on ground in his side’s 18-point loss to Oakleigh on Saturday. We put his performance under […]
Scouting Notes: Bushies outgun Cannons to break win drought
MURRAY Bushrangers broke through for their first win of the 2026 Talent League season, holding firm to beat Calder by 14 points in Craigieburn on Sunday. The Round 10 clash was defined by Murray’s defensive solidity, winning the tackle count 57-30 and maintaining possession with an emphasis on kicks. What’s more, the Bushies made better […]
Scouting Notes: Chargers overcome inaccuracy to raid Rebel territory
OAKLEIGH Chargers have notched up their fourth win of the season after defeating the GWV Rebels by 18 points in their Round 10 clash at Mars Stadium. The visitors posted a whopping 30 scoring shots but managed just one more goal than their game opponents, who were again led valiantly by star midfielder Ethan Drever. […]
PROFILED | 2026 AFL Mid-Season draftees
THE 2026 AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft has come and gone, with 18 of a possible 19 selections made in Tuesday night’s intake. West Australian native Jaxon Artemis was taken with pick one to Essendon, making up a cohort of 17 players who have not previously had an AFL opportunity. On the other side of the […]
PICK-BY-PICK: 2026 AFL Mid-Season Draft
A BUMPER Mid-Season Draft saw 18 players added to AFL lists, with Collingwood and Melbourne fulfilling all three selections, and West Coast also taking a couple as Port Adelaide passed its third selection. Aged between 19 and 27, the VFL was a massive source for clubs with 11 of the draftees coming from the competition, […]
