SANFL Player Focus: Sid Draper (South Adelaide)
CONTINUING on with his senior exposure, Sid Draper got his first win at League level for South Adelaide this year in the Panthers’ 15-point victory over Port Adelaide on Sunday afternoon. The slick midfield talent got his fair share of centre bounce attendances but predominantly featured on the half-forward line, where he rolled up to […]
Around the Grounds: Bulldogs Colts commemorate mate
IN the wake of the tragic passing of South Fremantle Colts player Nick Campo, the Bulldogs turned in a spirited performance to honour their much loved teammate on Saturday. Despite going down by 19 points to third placed Subiaco, South’s resilience was at the forefront of an emotionally-charged match. The result saw the Bulldogs jump […]
Around the Grounds: Twin father-son guns make senior debuts
CARLTON father-son prospects Ben and Lucas Camporeale turned out for their SANFL Reserves debuts on Sunday in typically prolific fashion. The sons of 233-game Blue Scott helped Glenelg hold on for a two-point win over Sturt at Unley Oval in their maiden senior berths. Ben, who was recently named South Australia’s Under 18 MVP, notched […]
Pool A prospects dominate Under 16 All Australian team
THE 2024 AFL Under 16 All Australian side is littered with talent from the four Pool A sides, with South Australia having a high of five representatives. The Croweaters were beaten in a dramatic final day decider by Vic Country, who took home the title and lay claim to four members of the 23-player team. […]
VFL Player Focus: Jagga Smith (Richmond)
FOLLOWING a stellar Under 18 National Championships campaign, Oakleigh Chargers captain Jagga Smith got his first taste of state league football over the weekend. The midfielder turned out for Richmond’s VFL side in a 22-point loss to Williamstown, leading all comers amid blustery conditions at DSV Stadium as a constant at the centre stoppages. We […]
2024 Coates Talent League: Round 15 POTW
GEELONG Falcons forward Cooper Ward is our Coates Talent League Player of the Week after a filling his boots with a bag of seven goals in Round 15. The 178cm top-ager registered 11 of his side’s 36 scoring shots in a 70-point rout of the Oakleigh Chargers at Avalon Airport Oval on Sunday. Ward took […]
PROFILED | 2024 AFL Under 18 All Australian team
THE 2024 AFL Under 18 All Australian team was announced yesterday, featuring 23 of this year’s best performed footballers from the National Championships. Title-winners Vic Metro lay claim to a high of eight members, including the captain and one of two back-to-back members. Get to know the squad. >> Announced: 2024 AFL Under 18 All […]
WAFL Colts MOTR: Round 15 – Swan Districts vs. Claremont
CLAREMONT stormed home to overcome a seven-point deficit with 20 minutes remaining and claim a 33-point victory over Swan Districts at Steel Blue Oval on Saturday afternoon. After the Tigers capitalised early to create some separation, Swan Districts were able to battle their way into the contest, going goal-for-goal to head into the final change […]
Vic Metro dominates Under 18 All Australian team
THE 2024 AFL Under 18 All Australian team has been announced today, featuring eight prospects out of the title-winning Vic Metro side. The Big V clinched the cup from their Country contemporaries in Sunday’s thrilling decider at Marvel Stadium, with a kick after the siren. Among Metro’s representatives is the game-winner himself, Luke Trainor, who […]
SANFL U18s MOTR: Round 14 – Glenelg vs. Norwood
GLENELG flexed its class against Norwood at home on Saturday afternoon, showcasing great offensive output to win by 45 points. The ladder read first against last but it didn’t feel that way as the Redlegs got off to a flyer with the first three goals, before Glenelg kicked away late in the second quarter to […]
