PROFILED: 2026 AFL Academy squad
IN THE wake of this year’s AFL Draft, eyes are already turning to what the budding class of 2026 may hold. Released in November, the National Academy squad provided a glimpse into the country’s best 25 2008-born prospects, all of whom we profile below. >> ANNOUNCEMENT: 2026 AFL Academy squad revealed Tanner Armstrong (Murray Bushrangers/Vic […]
UPDATED | 2026 preseason SSP train-ons profiled
SEVERAL AFL clubs entered the Supplemental Selection Period (SSP) with open list spots, with five players already finding homes at new clubs. Fremantle signed Mason Cox from Collingwood, while Jayden Laverde (Essendon) landed at GWS, and West Coast leant on its new rookie list concessions to land trio Harry Schoenberg, Deven Robertson, and Finlay Macrae. […]
PROFILED | 2025 AFLW Under 18 All-Australian team
THE 2025 AFL Women’s Under 18 All-Australian team was announced last week with a half dozen Vic Metro representatives leading the way, one clear of Queensland and Western Australia. Of the 23 representatives, 19 are eligible to be picked up in the December AFLW Draft, with four not eligible until 2026. We profile each of […]
PROFILED | 2025 AFL Under 16 All-Australian team
THE NEXT generation of AFL Draft prospects showed their wares at the Under 16 National Championships, where Vic Metro and Tasmania picked up the Pool A and B titles respectively. A 23-player All-Australia team was announced last week, and we profile each member of the talented squad. >> REVEALED: 2025 AFL Under 16 All-Australian team […]
PROFILED | 2025 AFL Under 18 All-Australian team
THE 2025 AFL Under 18 All-Australian team was announced last week, with 23 of the country’s brightest prospects rewarded for their feats on the representative stage. Seven title-winning South Australians made the cut after their undefeated campaign, and are among those profiled below. >> REVEALED: 2025 AFL Under 18 All-Australian team Back Pocket: Jacob FarrowWestern […]
PROFILED | The title-winning South Australian U18 squad
SOUTH Australia broke through to claim its fifth national Under 18 title on Sunday, and its first since 2018 after capping off a stellar undefeated campaign at Marvel Stadium. Led by coach Tony Bamford, the Croweaters won all four games by an average margin of 45 points. Captain Dyson Sharp led the way and was […]
PROFILED | Allies AFLW Under 18s
AFTER breaking through for a sensational win over Queensland last year, the Allies will look to use the growing strength of the Giants and Swans Academy to cause a few more upsets in the upcoming AFLW Under 18 Championships which kick off on Sunday. We profile each of the Allies’ top-age or over-age players. >> […]
PROFILED | Vic Metro AFLW Under 18s
VIC METRO boasts five AFLW National Academy members, and while one is unavailable for the upcoming national championships, it paves the way for Metro’s depth to be on display. We profile each of the top-age prospects who are in line to don the ‘Big V’. >> FULL SQUAD: Victorian squads announced for 2025 U18 National […]
PROFILED | Queensland AFLW Under 18s
QUEENSLAND came away with two wins from three games at last year’s AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships and will look to go one better given its stacked squad brimming with talent. The Maroons will come in with plenty of questions given a number of players are either returning or missing due to ongoing injury concerns […]
PROFILED | 2025 National Academy vs. All Stars additions
A DOZEN fresh faces will step out for the All Stars side against the National Academy on Sunday – as well as a talented sister-of for the Australian Under 18s – with many rewarded for outstanding form this season. WE profile each of those players who come in for game two and what they offer […]
