Scouting Notes: 2026 AFL U16s – Lions Academy vs. Tasmania
A THIRD-QUARTER blitz has seen the Brisbane Lions Academy finish the Under 16 Championships with a positive record after defeating Tasmania by 14 points in Southport on Thursday. After heading into the main break all-square, the Lions piled on 5.7 to nil at the scoring end to set up an unassailable lead. Tasmania had its […]
Talent League Player Focus: Khaled El Souki (Western Jets)
WHILE injury halted his momentum somewhat, Khaled El Souki has been a prospect rising the ranks this season. The lively small forward has kicked 31 goals in nine Talent League games for the Western Jets this year, including two bags of six. He added two majors to that tally on Sunday in his side’s 13-point […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 AFL U16s – Vic Metro vs. Western Australia
WESTERN Australia has moved one step closer to claiming the Pool A title after defeating Vic Metro by 27 points in their Under 16 National Championships clash on Tuesday. The Sandgropers posted over 30 scoring shots but were wildly inaccurate in front of goal, with the winning margin not truly reflective of their dominance. Co-captains […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 AFL U16s – Vic Country vs. South Australia
SOUTH Australia opened its account at this year’s Under 16 National Championships with a 23-point win over Vic Country at People First Stadium on Tuesday. In what was an enthralling high-scoring shootout, the Croweaters simply had too much firepower and made their opportunities count to notch up a triple-figure score. The win was spearheaded by […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 AFL U16s – Suns Academy vs. Swans Academy
THE GOLD Coast Suns Academy continued its winning run at the Under 16 National Championships on Monday, defeating the Sydney Swans Academy by 24 points at People First Stadium. After a cagey opening half, things opened up in term three but the Suns remained ahead at every break and kicked away late to salute by […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 AFL U16s – Northern Territory vs. Lions Academy
A FAST finishing Brisbane Lions Academy ran over the top of a tiring Northern Territory outfit in game two of the triple-header at People First Stadium yesterday. Both sides came in off heavy losses to Gold Coast Suns Academy and Tasmania respectively, but it was the Territory who raced out of the blocks to kick […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 AFL U16s – Giants Academy vs. Tasmania
THE GWS Giants Academy notched up the second win of its Under 16 National Championships campaign, defeating Tasmania to the tune of 43 points at People First Stadium on Monday morning. A dominant first half set the platform for what looked like being a giant victory for the orange team. After kicking out to an […]
Scouting Notes: Bottom-agers star as Ranges pip Cannons
EASTERN Ranges did just enough to notch a third win on the bounce, defeating Calder Cannons by three points in their Round 17 clash at Highgate Recreation Reserve on Saturday. The margin never entered double-digits for either side throughout what was a closely run contest, dominated by bottom-age talent. We took note of the top […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 AFL U18s – Allies vs. Western Australia
THE ALLIES have ended their National Championships campaign on a high after defeating Western Australia by six points in a thrilling encounter at Mars Stadium on Wednesday. The Sandgropers led by as many as 28 points during term three, but were quickly reined in and made to settle for a 2-2 record. A run of […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 AFL U16s – Lions Academy vs. Suns Academy
THE GOLD Coast Suns Academy claimed bragging rights in their opening Under 16 National Championships fixture, defeating the Brisbane Lions Academy by 47 points in a junior Q-Clash. A run of eight unanswered goals in the first half set up the Suns’ dominance at Brighton Homes Arena. Key forward Callum Samuelson helped establish Gold Coast’s […]
