Victorian training day: Gallery
VICTORIA’S top AFL Draft prospects had a final tune up in front of AFL recruiters at Trevor Barker Oval today, in a special training session ahead of next week’s AFL Draft. The hopefuls were split into their state representative sides, with Vic Metro taking to the field first in some heavy rain before it cleared […]
2021 AFL Draft Preview: Adelaide
WITH the 2021 trade period done and dusted, it is now time for clubs and fans alike to turn their attention to the draft. Between now and draft day (November 24/25), clubs will have the opportunity to exchange picks until the final order is formed a couple of days out. While the chaos ensues, Rookie Me […]
Podcast | November Power Rankings update
THE Final Siren Podcast returned this week with another special edition Power Rankings breakdown following Rookie Me Central’s November update – the ultimate edition of 2021. With the list extended out to 40 names and including several previously unranked prospects, there was plenty to discuss this time around. Chief Editor Peter Williams took over the host chair to grill Draft […]
2021 South Australian Combine wrap
SOUTH Australia’s top AFL Draft prospect tested their athletic capabilities at the 2021 state-based National Draft Combine on Saturday. Of the 29 players at the event, 21 tested, with top talents Arlo Draper and Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera joining the likes of Hugh Jackson and Lewis Rayson on the sidelines. The athletes competed over six different tests, […]
Collingwood leads the 2021 bid-matching dance with early movement
COLLINGWOOD has been busy in the early part of trade period, securing the opening deal and later shaking hands with Geelong for Nathan Kreuger. Much of the Magpies’ mobilisation comes down to matching a bid for father-son candidate Nick Daicos, who some believe is the leading prospect in this year’s draft. North Melbourne lays claim […]
Scouting Notes: 2021 AFL U19 National Championships: South Australia vs. Allies
SOUTH Australia opened its account in the 2021 AFL Under 19 National Championships, defeating a makeshift Allies squad by 92 points at Adelaide Oval on Sunday. The Croweaters dominated from the second term onwards, with the Allies made up of a few NSW-ACT prospects, along with a mix of Northern Territory products and local Under […]
Scouting Notes: 2021 South Australia U17 Futures (Game 2)
A WEEK removed from the dramatic finish game one produced, South Australia’s Under 17 Futures squads again went head-to-head on Thursday night. With a few key changes to either side, Team Yellow came out victorious this time around with a 22-point defeat of their Blue counterparts. Some of the state’s best Under 17s will top-up […]