Weekend preview: State pride on the line
STATE pride is on the line this weekend, but for one West Australian representative, the stakes are even higher. AFL Mid-Season Draft fancy Jack Buller will not only don the Black Duck against South Australia in the annual State Game, but also trial for his spot in the big leagues. The 199cm Claremont forward last […]
SQUADS | South Australia U18 vs. U20
THE SANFL has finalised squads for Friday night’s showcase game between South Australia’s Under 18 and Under 20 sides. Set to be played under lights at Thebarton Oval, the fixture acts as a trial for the more junior team ahead of this year’s National Championships. >> Initial squad: 2023 SA U18s West Adelaide defender Will […]
PODCAST | Final Siren – Episode 156
THE FINAL Siren Podcast is back for another instalment, with Episode 156 covering the latest AFL Draft news and fallout. Host Peter Williams and Rookie Me Central’s Michael Alvaro reconvene to highlight those who impressed on the national stage and in representative trials, before looking ahead to the mid-season draft. Tune in! EPISODE 156 RUNDOWN […]
AFL Academy Player Focus: Jake Rogers
GOLD Coast’s academy products impressed on the national stage on Saturday, none more so than Jake Rogers. The diminutive midfielder had a game-high 26 disposals to be named his side’s best player over two its showcase games, after managing 13 touches and a goal against Port Adelaide’s reserves. His performance helped the AFL Academy beat […]
Scouting Notes: South Australia vs. Giants/Swans Academies
SOUTH Australia took out its trial match against a combined Giants and Swans Academy side on Sunday, notching a comfortable 34-point win at Thebarton Oval. Both sides were without their national academy stars and struggled a touch in front of goal, but had prospects stake their claims ahead of the Under 18 National Championships. SOUTH […]
Scouting Notes: Young Guns vs. Vic Country
THE YOUNG Guns pipped Vic Country in their second and final outing ahead of the AFL Mid-Season Draft, winning by three points at Ikon Park on Sunday. Having trailed at every break, Country snuck ahead for the first time with under eight minutes left to play, on the back of five unanswered goals. Western Jets […]
Scouting Notes: AFL Academy vs. Carlton VFL
THE AFL Academy capped off its 2023 program with a four-point win over Carlton VFL on Saturday evening, with Gold Coast Suns Academy member Jake Rogers adjudged the team’s best player across both fixtures. Last time out, the Academy lost to Port Adelaide SANFL by 13 points in Gather Round. Holding relatively slender leads at […]
Weekend preview: Representative season approaches
REPRESENTATIVE honours are in the offing for many budding prospects, while others will hope to press their cases for AFL Mid-Season Draft selection across a bumper weekend. In Victoria, Country hopefuls get one final audition against the Young Guns on Sunday, after Metro did so with a win last week. >> Preview: Young Guns vs. […]
Young Guns go Country in final clash
THE 2023 Young Guns series wraps up on Sunday, as the over-age squad locks horns with Vic Country at Ikon Park. Getting underway at 2pm, the clash not only provides another chance for Victorian based mid-season draft candidates to shine, but also for fringe Vic Country hopefuls to trial for selection. NEED TO KNOW Who: […]
National Academy set for AFL curtain-raiser
THE AFL Academy will turn out for a second time in 2023 when they take on Carlton VFL at Marvel Stadium on Saturday. It comes after the elite Under 18 squad featured during Gather Round last month, going down by 13 points to Port Adelaide’s reserves. >> Scouting Notes: AFL Academy vs. Port Adelaide SANFL […]
