Q&A: Sophie Peters (Lions Academy)
ONE of Queensland’s top AFL Women’s draft prospects in 2023, Brisbane Lions Academy and Queensland midfielder Sophie Peters is a name to remember for Lions fans. A natural winger who can also play on the inside, Peters has come through the pathway playing at Maroochydore in the QAFL Women’s competition, and earning a spot in […]
2023 AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division Preview: Grand Final
EAST Coast Eagles and UTS Bats will contest the AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division Grand Final tomorrow to etch one of their names in history. The reigning premier Eagles up against the newcomer Bats is a battle of the two sides who have been dominant all year, not only finishing top two on the ladder, […]
2023 RMC WAFL Colts TOTY announced
THE 2023 Rookie Me Central WAFL Colts Team of the Year has dropped, with 23 of the competition’s most consistent players being rewarded for their outstanding individual campaigns. In what was a difficult exercise with several players missing matches due to school, senior or state football, a minimum of eight home-and-away games were needed to […]
Scouting Notes: 2023 SANFL U18s – Finals Week One
SOUTH Adelaide booked its Grand Final ticket and Sturt progressed to week two as the 2023 SANFL Under 18s postseason got underway over the weekend. We took note of some of the top prospects from both games, focussing in on the draft combine invitees, state representatives, and bottom-aged talent. >> Up the Grades: Eagles unleash […]
Up the Grades: Kolt’ hero makes finals return
SUBIACO prospect Koltyn Tholstrup stepped back up to WAFL League level over the weekend, taking part in the Lions’ week one finals loss to Peel Thunder. The hard-working utility returned from a groin injury via the Reserves last week, and managed three behinds from seven touches on Saturday. Tholstrup’s Lions led by 28 points at […]
Scouting Notes: WAFL Colts Finals Week One
THE 2023 WAFL Colts finals series got underway over the weekend, with both higher-ranked sides in Claremont and Subiaco picking up wins. We took note of some of the top prospects from either match, with a focus on state representatives, combine invitees, and bottom-agers. >> Up the Grades: Kolt hero makes top flight return
Player Diary: Anjelique Raison’s story – Part IV
EAST Fremantle tall Anjelique Raison is an AFL Women’s draft hopeful for 2023, having forged a promising career over the last few seasons. Having represented not only her club at WAFL Women’s level, but also her state at national level. Raison has provided a special insight into her journey so far and in the fourth […]
SANFL Player Focus: Kade Herbert (Eagles)
WOODVILLE-WEST Torrens midfielder Kade Herbert rounded out his stint at senior level this year with another promising performance on Saturday, albeit in a heartbreaking loss after the siren. Playing his fifth League game, Herbert didn’t shy away from the fierce contest with 20 disposals and a goal. The 2024-eligible draft prospect may yet feature in […]
Up the Grades: Torrent Thunders into League debut
PEEL Thunder prospect Reece Torrent became the latest draft combine invitee to make their senior debut over the weekend. The midfielder had shown strong form across four Reserves games and booted his first League goal on Saturday as the Thunder locked up third place. Torrent was part of Western Australia’s state side this year and […]
Scouting Notes: 2023 WAFL Colts – Round 20
THE TOP four WAFL Colts sides locked horns in this year’s final home-and-away round, but only one team came away with a win. Minor premiers Perth drew in a dour 38-apiece result against second-placed Claremont, while East Fremantle beat Subiaco in a two-point thriller. With state and national draft combine invitees finalised, a few were […]
