Scouting Notes: Cannons fire after Falcons’ fast start
CALDER Cannons overcame deficits at the first two breaks to run out 22-point winners over the Geelong Falcons in Torquay on Saturday afternoon. The visitors were jumped as the Falcons posted six goals to one in the opening term, but rallied to take the lead at three-quarter time and rode the momentum home. The Cannons’ […]
Scouting Notes: Swans soar past early Ranges peak
THE SYDNEY Swans Academy improved to a flawless 5-0 record after their second half demolition of Eastern Ranges at the Kennedy Community Centre on Saturday afternoon. Forward Benjamin Pignatelli spearheaded the 46-point win over last year’s premiers with a haul of seven-straight goals. After leaking 10 scoring shots in the opening term, the Swans’ accuracy […]
2026 AFL/W National Championships schedule confirmed
THE LONG-awaited release of the 2026 AFL Under 18 and Under 16, and AFLW Under 18 Championships is over after the AFL confirmed the fixtures for the three national carnivals. While a number of contests are yet to confirm exact venues and/or times, the matchdays have been locked in for fans to make note in […]
Talent League Player Focus: Cooper Hodge (Lions Academy)
THERE has been plenty of talk surrounding Cooper Hodge‘s pending decision ahead of this year’s draft, whether to follow his father-son ties to Hawthorn or continue through Brisbane’s academy pipeline. Either way, he let his footy do the talking on Sunday with a breakout Talent League performance. Hodge racked up a season-high tally of 32 […]
Scouting Notes: El Souki spearheads Jets scoring spree
IT WAS the Khaled El Souki show as Western notched its second win of the Talent League season on Sunday, defeating Calder by 56 points in their Round 7 clash at DSV Stadium. The Cannons came out firing with the game’s first first goals, but it was smooth sailing for the Jets from that point, […]
WAFL League Player Focus: Frazer Rickson (Subiaco)
SUBIACO ruck Frazer Rickson was somewhat of an unheralded addition to Western Australia’s winter Under 18 squad, but has quietly been impressing in his debut League campaign. The 198cm prospect broke his leg on the eve of state selection last year, so gets his opportunity as an over-ager. Rickson played seven Colts games last year, […]
Scouting Notes: Knights win in Gayfer goal fest
NORTHERN Knights continued their perfect start to the Talent League season, notching a fifth consecutive win after thumping the GWV Rebels by 63 points in Ballarat on Sunday. The visitors trailed at half time but piled on seven unanswered goals in term three, including five from spearhead Sam Gayfer. Gayfer ended up with six majors […]
VFL Player Focus: Cody Walker (Carlton)
IT WOULD not be out of the ordinary to suggest that, if eligible, Cody Walker would be playing in Carlton’s AFL side right now. That’s not a cheap shot at the struggling Blues either, he’s just that good. The highly touted father-son prospect turned out for his VFL debut over the weekend, impressing with his […]
Scouting Notes: Lions slay Dragons, Suns downed by Devils
THE BRISBANE Lions Academy moved to an impressive 4-1 record after accounting for Sandringham in a 22-point win on home turf. Despite the Dragons being bolstered by St Kevin’s talent on an APS bye, the hosts kicked clear in the second half – spearheaded by five goals to bottom-age star Jackson Bridge. Meanwhile, the Suns […]
Scouting Notes: Swans and Giants impress in emphatic wins
THE SWANS Academy moved to 4-0 in their Talent League stint after a comfortable 40-point road win over Oakleigh on Saturday. The success continued for NSW-based academies on Sunday, as the Giants thumped Murray to the tune of 77 points in somewhat of a local rivalry game in Lavington. We took note of the top […]
