Scouting Notes: Power surges to thumping win over Pioneers
GIPPSLAND Power flexed their muscle in a dominant 118-point win over Bendigo in Bundoora on Sunday, lifting them into fourth place with a second win on the bounce. The floodgates opened after a steady first term, as Gippsland piled on 15 goals across the middle quarters while restricting Bendigo to just one per period. The […]
Scouting Notes: Country crew dominates in Stingrays win
A HANDFUL of Vic Country representatives have starred in Dandenong Stingrays’ 59-point win over Geelong Falcons on Saturday. The home side led their Round 14 clash at every break and kicked away with seven unanswered goals after half time at Shepley Oval. It was the Stingrays’ second win over Geelong this season after saluting to […]
Scouting Notes: Rebels get it done in dour conditions
GWV REBELS snapped a two-game losing streak in style, getting the better of Murray Bushrangers in typically stifling Craigieburn conditions on Saturday. The Rebels did most of their damage after half time, kicking six goals to one to run out comfortable 49-point victors. It was no surprise to see Rebels captain and first round prospect […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 AFL U18s – South Australia vs. Allies
SOUTH Australia has arrived at the 2026 AFL Under 18 National Championships after a thumping 66-point win over the Allies on Sunday. Having made a losing start to their title defence last week, it took a quarter time rev-up from coach Tony Bamford to kickstart the Croweaters in Alberton. Whatever he said seemed to work, […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 AFL U18s – Western Australia vs. Vic Metro
VIC METRO brought Western Australia back down to earth with a runaway 36-point win in Cockburn on Saturday. The visitors started their campaign in style with three unanswered goals in the opening term before being reigned back in heading into half time. Riding the momentum of a two-to-three goal scoring end, Metro snuck back ahead […]
Top of the crop: State-by-state breakdown
WITH one round of National Championships action in the books, the picture of this year’s AFL Draft class is becoming clearer. What’s also relatively clear is which prospects are cementing themselves at the top of each state’s crop, and given AFL clubs aren’t strangers to picking local, we outline how the talent stacks up around […]
Squad depth: Colts push their case for call-ups
WHILE Western Australia made a winning start to its Under 18 National Championships campaign, several state squad members were out plying their trade at WAFL Colts level. Get caught up on how each budding representative player staked their claim for selection in a two-game round of action. >> Scouting Notes: Western Australia vs. South Australia […]
Rising Stocks: Steed, Matthews stake first round case
LEO Steed and Ethan Matthews were the stories of the weekend as the Under 18 National Championships got underway. The former co-captained Western Australia to an upset win over title-holders South Australia, while the latter was outstanding as his Allies went down to Vic Country. With both players strengthening their top 15 chances, we highlight […]
Scouting Notes: Streaking Jets kick clear of Chargers
WESTERN Jets extended their winning streak to five games after defeating Oakleigh by 40 points in Werribee on Sunday. The Round 13 clash was closely contested throughout the first half, with Western made to overcome a quarter time deficit to take the lead. The Jets never looked back and slammed home four unanswered goals in […]
Scouting Notes: Ranges run riot to sink Sandringham
EASTERN Ranges have made amends for their Round 1 Grand Final rematch loss, defeating Sandringham Dragons by 66 points in their Round 13 clash on Saturday. The Ranges burst out of the blocks with six goals to one in the opening term and consolidated in the second half to take home a comfortably victory. In […]
