Scouting Notes: 2026 AFL Academy vs. Richmond VFL
RICHMOND-TIED prospect Tanner Armstrong was among the standouts as the AFL Academy suffered another loss in its second and final showcase game for 2026. The Under 18 outfit pushed Richmond’s VFL side through three quarters, but ultimately went down by 49 points at IKON Park on Saturday. Armstrong’s audition against potential future teammates saw him […]
Scouting Notes: Power defender surges in stocks
THE ANNUAL Country triple-header in Bendigo kicked off Round 4 of the Talent League on Friday, with the hosts beaten by Gippsland in game one. Power key defender Clancy Snell was a standout, continuing to elevate his stocks among the pool of talls. We took note of the top prospects and performers. >> Scouting Notes: […]
Scouting Notes: Ranges mids shine, Dragons demolish Calder
AMONG the three all-Metro fixtures in Round 4 of the Talent League, Eastern Ranges pulled off a great escape against Oakleigh on Saturday night. Earlier on the same day, Sandringham flexed its muscles to thump Calder by 87 points on home soil. We took note of the best prospects and performers from either game. >> […]
Talent League Player Focus: Gus Teixeira (Sandringham Dragons)
SANDRINGHAM Dragons were delivered a boost in Round 4 with the return of explosive midfielder-forward Gus Teixeira. After a foot injury delayed the start to his top-age campaign, the 181cm prospect posted 20 disposals and two goals as the Dragons thrashed Calder at RSEA Park on Saturday. Teixeira was part of Sandringham’s Grand Final side […]
Scouting Notes: Bulldogs dismantle Demons to go top
SOUTH Fremantle continued its winning start to the 2026 WAFL Colts season after dismantling Perth to the tune of 84 points in Round 2. Playing the final game of a Super Round triple-header in Joondalup on Sunday, the Bulldogs flexed their muscle in a game where tall talent came to the fore. Key defenders on […]
Scouting Notes: States share spoils in Academy double-header
THE NORTHERN Academies converged on Blacktown for a double-header in Round 4 of the Talent League on Saturday. Game one saw the Swans secure a rampant 80-point victory over the Suns, before the Lions got one back for Queensland by seeing off the Giants to the tune of 27 points. We took note of the […]
Scouting Notes 2026 SANFL U16 Showcase Game
ADELAIDE has claimed a dramatic golden point win over Port Adelaide in Friday night’s SANFL Under 16 Showcase Game at Woodville Oval. Crows forward Nate McCleary first levelled the scores with a last minute behind, before his wide set shot after regulation time finally brought about the full time siren. Port Adelaide held ascendancy at […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 AFL Academy vs. North Melbourne VFL
GEELONG Falcons midfielder Noah Williams was named best on ground as the AFL Academy was soundly beaten in the first of its two showcase games for 2026. The Under 18 outfit went down by 71 points to a clinical North Melbourne VFL side at Arden Street Oval on Sunday. The Roos stormed out of the […]
WAFL Colts Player Focus: Finlay Yeo (East Fremantle)
FREMANTLE is seldom short of Next Generation Academy (NGA) talent, and Finlay Yeo is pushing to be next on the production line. The East Fremantle forward is a renowned highlight machine, known for his ability to take a hanger or kick miraculous goals. On Thursday, he helped the Sharks open their WAFL Colts campaign with […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 Talent League – Round 3
A BUMPER day of Talent League football saw Good Friday host all six Round 3 fixtures, which in turn threw up some thrilling encounters. Amongst the thrill of a tight finish were prospects pushing for higher honours. We took note of the best talent from each game in our weekly Scouting Notes.
