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Scouting Notes: 2024 Victorian Under 18 trials

VICTORIA’S representative hopefuls took to Avalon Airport Oval on Sunday in a double-header of trial games. It was Vic Metro who claimed victory in both matches over their Country counterparts, though far more importantly a bunch of prospects got to prove their wares with plenty of recruiters watching. >> SQUADS: 2024 Victorian Under 18 trials

Squads named for Victorian Under 18 trials

SQUADS for Sunday’s Victorian Under 18 trials have been announced, with representative hopefuls set to lock horns in a Country-versus-Metro double-header at Chirnside Park. While final teams are yet to be confirmed, 95 players will take the field with dreams of playing in this year’s National Championships. >> SCROLL to see the full squads Game […]

PREVIEW | AFL U18 Academy vs. Coburg VFL

THE NATIONAL Under 18 Academy is set to take on Coburg VFL this Saturday in the first of two annual showcase games for 2024. Consisting of 29 2006-born draft eligible players, the squad is a collection of this year’s top prospects from around the country. >> SCROLL for the full squad & predicted lineup A […]

2024 South Australia Under 18 squad announced

SOUTH Australia’s 38-player squad has been announced ahead of the 2024 Under 18 National Championships. The Croweaters are set to kick off the competition next month as they host title holders, the Allies at Thebarton Oval on Sunday May 26. >> SCROLL for the full squad & fixture An emerging mid-season draft prospect, four National […]

Scouting Notes: 2024 Coates Talent League – Round 3

WITH state trial matches fast approaching, many of Victoria’s emerging prospects were eager to impress in Round 3 of the Coates Talent League. We took note of some of the top performers from all six fixtures, which included a top-of-the-table clash, and an all-Country triple header. >> 2024 CTL Round 3: Snapshot | POTW | […]

SANFL U18s MOTR | Round 3: Sturt vs. Central District

AFTER going down in their opening round clash, Central District flipped the script on Sturt to come away 16-point victors in the SANFL Under 18s on Saturday. Having led comfortably for much of the game, six consecutive Double Blue goals brought the margin back to two points with 10 minutes left, but the Bulldogs steadied […]

SANFL U18s Player Focus: Kade Herbert (Eagles)

AFTER nearly 10 months away from the SANFL Under 18s competition, Woodville-West Torrens midfielder Kade Herbert made his return over the weekend. He last played for the Eagles’ juniors back in June of last year, made unavailable by senior berths and representative commitments. With no League action due to the State Game, Herbert filled his […]

WAFL Player Focus: Bo Allan (Peel Thunder)

PEEL Thunder talent Bo Allan is already working ahead of schedule in 2024. After overcoming an Achilles strain in preseason, the 191cm defender planned to earn a WAFL League berth post the Under 18 National Championships with WA. Instead, he debuted in Round 1. The Thunder beat East Fremantle in a Grand Final rematch to […]

Talent League: Over-agers start midseason push

THE AFL Mid-Season Draft has become a breeding ground for mature-age talent in recent years, and the next batch of overlooked prospects are gunning for the elite level in 2024. With the Coates Talent League now two rounds down, we highlight 10 over-agers who have made promising starts. Jordan Doherty (Dandenong Stingrays)Ruck | 199cm | […]

SANFL U18s MOTR: Round 2 – Central District vs. North Adelaide

CENTRAL District fought off North Adelaide’s fourth-quarter comeback, kicking two late points to secure its first victory of the SANFL Under 18 season. After the Bulldogs extended their lead to 20 points at the start of the fourth quarter, the Roosters kicked four goals in a row to hit the lead, but a late swing […]

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