SANFL U18s Player Focus: Tyler Welsh (Eagles)
SOUTH Australian representative, Tyler Welsh, backed up his strong second-half performance against the Allies, returning to SANFL U18s level with eight goals in Woodville West-Torrens’ 85-point win over Norwood. As the deepest forward for most of the contest, Welsh had a strong start kicking two goals in the first 12 minutes, but was worked out […]
Around the Grounds: 2024 SANFL U18s – Round 10
STATE stars returned in a big way to the SANFL Under 18s for Round 10, with the Croweaters’ skipper and spearhead starring in respective wins. Glenelg beat Central District in a top-of-the-table clash to move a game clear in first place, while Woodville-West Torrens bridged the gap to the top four. >> SCROLL for the […]
Around the Grounds: WAFL Colts – Round 8
WHILE the state Under 18 squad underwent its second and final trial, Round 8 of the WAFL Colts season saw four games stretched across a super Saturday of action. Undefeated reigning premier Claremont remains clear atop the ladder despite a bye, while an even trailing pack continues to jostle for spots. >> SCROLL for the […]
Around the Grounds: SANFL U18s – Round 9
THE SANFL Under 18s home-and-away season hit the halfway mark with a midweek round, as the state squad prepares for its National Championships opener on Sunday. A quartet of lopsided results were dished up in Round 9, with the lowest margin being 47 points. >> Scouting Notes: South Australia U18 vs. U20 Groups are beginning […]
State Game Player Focus: Jacob Blight (WA)
DESPITE his side suffering a 63-point thumping at the hands of South Australia, mid-season draft prospect Jacob Blight showed out in Sunday’s edition of the annual State Game. The 22-year-old defender was one of Western Australia’s bright sparks in a dull defeat. Blight has entered the radar of AFL clubs after a promising start to […]
Scouting Notes: WA U18s vs. WAFL U21 All-Stars
WESTERN Australia’s state Under 18 side has come up agonisingly short of an unlikely comeback victory in Saturday’s trial match against the WAFL Under 21 All-Stars. The Sandgropers’ elder counterparts were wasteful at Fremantle Oval, but held on to win by seven points in the face of a spirited late surge. With seven behinds being […]
Purple Patch: Wes Walley finds early form
SUBIACO bottom-ager Wesley Walley produced a scintillating first quarter in his side’s Round 7 win over South Fremantle, booting four goals to kickstart the 75-point mauling. The bottom-ager booted the opening three majors of the match within four minutes, before adding a fourth late in the term. The Lions’ five unanswered goals at the first […]
Around the Grounds: Bulldogs, Bays remain clear atop Under 18s ladder
CENTRAL District remains level with Glenelg atop the SANFL Under 18s standings after a 30-point win over South Adelaide in Round 8. Kicking off a stacked Saturday fixture, the Bulldogs led from the first goal and kicked on from their 40-point advantage at half time to move to 7-1 on the season. Victorious captain Beau […]
SANFL Player Focus: Noah Howes (South Adelaide)
SOUTH Adelaide key forward Noah Howes has emerged as a mid-season draft candidate since making his SANFL League debut in Round 1. The 18-year-old kicked three goals against Adelaide on that day, and matched his effort in a 27-point loss to Glenelg on Sunday. The 196cm talent was overlooked in his draft year but suffered […]
SANFL U18s MOTR: Round 7 – South Adelaide vs. Glenelg
SOUTH Adelaide handed Glenelg its first loss of the SANFL Under 18s season on Saturday, saluting to the tune of 26 points at Flinders University Stadium. The Panthers, who have recovered to 2-5 in the last fortnight, led at every break but were made to hold off constant pressure from the undermanned Tigers. The result […]
