South Australia finalises Under 18 squad
SOUTH Australia has announced its 34-player squad for the upcoming Under 18 National Championships. Seven changes have been made to the summer training hub, with Central District and South Adelaide boasting a high of six representatives apiece. >> SCROLL to see the full squad The Croweaters, coming off a 1-3 record in last year’s carnival, […]
Scouting Notes: Eagles soar atop SANFL U18s ladder
WOODVILLE-West Torrens has set itself apart atop the SANFL Under 18 ladder after Round 4, where the Eagles defeated Norwood by 40 points at Maughan Thiem Kia Oval. After skipping away to a 39-point lead at the main break, the home side made it 52 at three-quarter time to set up the convincing win. The […]
SANFL U18s Player Focus: Dougie Cochrane (Central District)
CENTRAL District star Dougie Cochrane continues to set the SANFL Under 18 competition alight in his bottom-age campaign, breaking through for a six-goal haul on the weekend. Showcasing similar traits to fellow number 30 Charlie Curnow, the dynamic 194cm utility is firming as a top prospect for next year. >> SCROLL to see Cochrane’s highlights […]
Up the Grades: Top WA prospect kicks off senior campaign
SOUTH Fremantle midfielder Fred Rodriguez made his WAFL League debut over the weekend, following through from a strong preseason to contribute to the Bulldogs’ 13-point win over Perth. He earned his maiden senior berth alongside 2024 West Australian MVP and former Colts teammate, Jaxon Artemis. >> Scouting Notes: 2025 WAFL Colts – Round 1 Usually […]
2025 SANFLW Player Focus: Imogen Trengove
A WELL-balanced all-round athlete who has some eye-catching draftable traits, Woodville-West Torrens’ Imogen Trengove produced an outstanding performance in the Eagles’ win over Central Districts in Round 3 of the SANFL Women’s competition. Trengove picked up 20 disposals and had nine inside 50s, while ripping apart the Dogs in the third term with three incredible […]
Scouting Notes: Roosters crow to hand Redlegs first loss
NORTH Adelaide became the first team to defeat Norwood in the 2025 SANFL Under 18s season after claiming a 21-point win in Port Pirie on Saturday. The Roosters and Redlegs are now among the four teams locked in with 2-1 records after three rounds of action, with Sturt boasting the best percentage. A heavy wind […]
SANFL U18s | Eagles claw to grand final rematch victory
WOODVILLE-West Torrens has hung on to defeat Central District by three points in a nailbiting end their SANFL Under 18s Grand Final rematch on Sunday. The Eagles led at every break and took a 23-point buffer into three-quarter time, but were very nearly overrun by the rampant Bulldogs. >> SCROLL for the results, ladder, and […]
TOP 10s | 2025 Nationwide preseason testing
RECORDS tumbled around the nation as Under 18 footballers were put through their paces in preseason testing events across six states and territories from February to March. Athletes participated in the standing vertical jump, running vertical jump, 20m sprint, AFL agility test and Yo-Yo test. >> SCROLL for all the top 10s Sydney Swans Academy […]
Scouting Notes: Centrals hold off Sturt surge
CENTRAL District notched its first win of the new SANFL Under 18s season, holding off Sturt by the barest of margins at X Convenience Oval on Sunday. The Bulldogs made a hot start with five goals to one in the opening term, but were soon reigned back and held their nerve during the tense closing […]
SANFL U18s Player Focus: Taj Murray (North Adelaide)
NORTHERN Territory prospect Taj Murray has been plying his trade in South Australia, most recently turning out for North Adelaide in the SANFL Under 18s. The athletic 201cm talent is part of the AFL Academy and was included in SA’s summer training squad, but will be tied to the Allies in 2025. Making just his […]
