2023 Vic Metro Under 18 squad announced
VIC Metro has announced its 2023 Under 18 squad, featuring 36 of the most promising metropolitan Coates Talent League prospects. The side’s National Championships defence kicks off on Sunday morning with a trip to Adelaide where South Australia awaits. >> SCROLL to see the full squad There is a distinct Sandringham Dragons feel to the […]
Rising Stocks: 2023 AFL U18s – SA vs. Allies
IRON sharpens iron, and that only becomes more evident in the AFL Draft space when National Championships season rolls around. This year’s Under 18 carnival kicked off on Sunday, as the Allies downed South Australia by 16 points at Thebarton Oval. As is the case every year, there were a bunch of draft hopefuls who […]
AFL U18s Player Focus: Jed Walter (Allies)
SUNS Academy forward Jed Walter kicked off this year’s Under 18 National Championships in style on Sunday, spearheading the Allies to a 16-point win over South Australia. The bustling tall showcased a rare blend of power, athleticism and work rate in an outstanding outing which set up his side’s win. Having been highly regarded coming […]
Scouting Notes: Western Australia U18s vs. Swan Districts
WESTERN Australia tuned up for the Under 18 National Championships with one final practice match, downing a plucky Swan Districts reserves outfit by 40 points at Steel Blue Oval on Sunday afternoon. The Sandgropers were the cleaner side throughout the contest, with their speed and outside run telling in securing the 12.9 (81) to 6.5 […]
Scouting Notes: 2023 AFL U18s – South Australia vs. Allies
THE ALLIES kicked off this year’s AFL Under 18 National Championships in style yesterday, beating South Australia by 16 points at Thebarton Oval. It was a slick performance on the road and with plenty of high-end draft prospects afield, there was plenty to jot down in the latest instalment of Scouting Notes. >> Match report: […]
Allies fast start too much for Croweaters
A NINE goals to three opening half proved too much for South Australia to cut back as an impressive Allies outfit ran out 16-point winners in the opening match of the AFL Under 18 Championships at Thebarton Oval today. The Allies started strong – courtesy of two goals from Jed Walter and Ryley Sanders in […]
PREVIEW | 2023 AFL U18s: South Australia vs. Allies
THE 2023 AFL Under 18 National Championships get underway on Sunday, as South Australia hosts the Allies in Adelaide. It is the first of 10 matches scheduled across the tournament, played between Sunday’s combatants, Vic Country, Vic Metro, and Western Australia. We take you through all you need to know about this year’s carnival opener; […]
Your questions answered: May Power Rankings
ROOKIE Me Central’s first Power Rankings instalment for 2023 dropped on Monday, with 20 of the year’s top AFL Draft prospects put under the spotlight. With bolters and sliders alike making up the list, there were inevitably a bunch of queries to arise. We answer all your questions in the May Power Rankings Q&A. >> […]
RECAP | 2023 AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft
THE 2023 AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft went down last night, with 11 clubs making selections and as many fresh faces hitting the big leagues. Two former AFL-listed players – Caleb Poulter and Quinton Narkle – also earned second chances in the 13-player intake. We recap what went down. HOW IT WENT DOWN There was little […]
All the picks: 2023 AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft
A MIXED bag of 13 players have been selected in the 2023 AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft, including 11 fresh faces. Gippsland Power forward Ryan Maric was the first as West Coast called his name with pick one, while two former AFL-listed players have also earned lifelines with second clubs. Held virtually via AFL Headquarters, the […]