2025 SANFL U18 Player Focus: Ben Francou (North Adelaide)
HARD-WORKING North Adelaide midfielder Ben Francou delivered another standout performance in Round 6 of the SANFL Under 18 season, starring in a gutsy six-point win over Central Districts. A tough and composed player, Francou showcased his trademark blend of pressure, ball-winning ability, and endurance to drive North Adelaide’s midfield effort across all four quarters. Francou […]
SANFL announces 2025 Under 20 squad
THE SANFL has finalised a 29-player Under 20 squad to partake in the annual Youth Game against South Australia’s Under 18s on Saturday May 17. Taking place at Norwood Oval, the clash acts as a Mid-Season Draft audition for the more senior group, while the junior outfit jells ahead of the National Championships. >> SCROLL […]
SANFL U18s Player Focus: Noah Roberts-Thomson (Sturt)
STURT’S midfield has been humming in the early part of the SANFL Under 18 season, largely thanks to the combination of Richmond father-son prospect Louis Kellaway and Noah Roberts-Thomson. The latter is yet to drop below 20 disposals across five rounds as the Double Blues sit pretty atop the ladder. A 180cm on-baller who works […]
Scouting Notes: State academy duo makes SANFL U18 return
A PAIR of budding state representatives made their first SANFL Under 18 appearances for the season as Central District defeated North Adelaide by 43 points at X Convenience Oval on Thursday. Namely, star Centrals prospect Dyson Sharp and Roosters captain Blake Oudshoorn-Bennier returned to action. The Bulldogs had far too much class afield for the […]
SANFL U18s: Double Blues create buffer atop U18 ladder
STURT has set itself apart atop the SANFL Under 18s ladder after a 52-point win over Norwood on Friday afternoon. The Double Blues shot into the lead with nine goals to three in the opening half, going on to keep Norwood to a single goal at one end of Thomas Farms Oval. >> SCROLL to […]
Scouting Notes: 2025 SANFL U16 Showcase Game
PORT Adelaide earned bragging rights in the 2025 SANFL Under 16 Showcase Game, as part of the weekend’s Gather Round festivities. The Power’s Next Generation Academy (NGA) side held on to beat the Crows Academies outfit by five points in a high-paced shootout at Tanunda Recreation Park. South Australia’s top Under 16 talent converged for […]
PROFILED | South Australia Under 18 squad inclusions
SOUTH Australia finalised its Under 18 squad this week, featuring 34 of the state’s best and brightest prospects. Among those to make the cut were seven inclusions from the summer training squad, and we profile each of them as they strive to claim a tricolour guernsey. >> FULL SQUAD: 2025 South Australia Under 18s Sam […]
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 […]
