Ones to Watch: 2025 AFL U16s – Pool B
WITH all four Round 1 games played out in Pool B of the Under 16 National Development Championships, attention will now turn to the Queensland leg of the series this month. Before the remaining fixtures, we highlight 15 players who have already impressed across the four Northern Academies, Northern Territory, and Tasmania, by revisiting their […]
Scouting Notes: 2025 AFL U16s – Lions Academy vs. Suns Academy
Q-CLASH honours belong to the Brisbane Lions after their 77-point win over Gold Coast in the Under 16 National Championships. Battling it out at Brighton Homes Arena on Sunday, the Lions ran rampant with 13 individual goalkickers, all of which helped pile on four or more goals in each quarter. The constant scoreboard pressure was […]
Scouting Notes: 2025 AFL U18s – Western Australia vs. Vic Metro
VIC METRO claimed the first win of its Under 18 National Championships campaign after downing Western Australia by 35 points at East Fremantle Oval on Sunday. The visitors led from the first goal despite facing a stiff breeze in the opening term, applying constant scoreboard pressure along the way. The result brought WA’s series to […]
Scouting Notes: 2025 AFL U18s – Allies vs. Vic Country
VIC COUNTRY posted its first win of the Under 18 National Championships at the third time of asking, after an eight-point victory over the Allies at IKON Park on Saturday. The Vics stormed ahead with five goals to one in term two an answered every challenge from the pre-series title favourites. Playing host to the […]
PREVIEW | 2025 AFL U18s: Western Australia vs. Vic Metro
WESTERN Australia rounds out its Under 18 National Championships campaign as Vic Metro comes to town for a clash at East Fremantle Oval tomorrow. The Black Swans will be hunting their second win in game four, while the Vics have a disappointing first appearance to make up for. NEED TO KNOW WHO: Western Australia vs. […]
PREVIEW | 2025 AFL U18s: Allies vs. Vic Country
THE ALLIES will look to build on their opening National Championships win when they play host to Vic Country at IKON Park tomorrow. Five debutants are set to enter the representative stage, including four from Vic Country and three bottom-agers, making for an exciting look to the future. NEED TO KNOW WHO: Allies vs. Vic […]
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 […]
Scouting Notes: 2025 AFL U16s – Giants Academy vs. Swans Academy
THE SYDNEY Swans Academy has claimed bragging rights with a 29-point win over Greater Western Sydney (GWS) in their Under 16 National Championships derby on Saturday. The Swans trailed at quarter time but applied consistent scoreboard pressure with three goals in each of the remaining terms. Manuka Oval set the scene for what was both […]
Scouting Notes: 2025 AFL U18s – Allies vs. Western Australia
THE ALLIES are on the board at this year’s AFL Under 18 National Championships after a thrilling five-point win over Western Australia on Sunday. First round talent Max King slotted the winning goal with under three minutes left to play after his side trailed for much of the second half at Marvel Stadium. A final […]
Scouting Notes: 2025 AFL U18s – Vic Country vs. South Australia
SOUTH Australia has claimed its first Under 18 title since 2018 after dismantling Vic Country to the tune of 34 points on Sunday. The Croweaters thus completed an undefeated National Championships, with captain and top prospect Dyson Sharp taking out the state’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) award. Vic Country did well to hang with the […]
