Player Focus: Meaney, Medved team up in Swans smashing
SYDNEY Swans fans can anticipate another strong wave of academy talent this year, headlined by a pair of recent VFL debutants. Emerging defender Jake Medved was the latest to earn a state league berth, joining smooth moving midfielder Henry Meaney at the level in Round 18 over the weekend. Both prospects were recently part of […]
Up the Grades: State teammates turn rivals in WAFL
WEST Coast father-son prospect Harper Banfield and state teammate Harvey Spawton-Guy were among the next wave of state league debutants over the weekend. Banfield claimed bragging rights in that WAFL matchup, while Jake Medved helped the Swans claim bragging rights over their local rivals. Elsewhere, Allies MVP Caylen Murray was back in action for Brisbane […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 AFL U16s – Northern Territory vs. Swans Academy
THE SYDNEY Swans Academy completed an unlikely comeback against the Northern Territory to complete its Under 16 National Championships on a winning note. Having trailed all day and by as many as 32 points late in term three, the Swans piled on five unanswered final-quarter goals at the scoring end to win by seven points […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 AFL U16s – Suns Academy vs. Swans Academy
THE GOLD Coast Suns Academy continued its winning run at the Under 16 National Championships on Monday, defeating the Sydney Swans Academy by 24 points at People First Stadium. After a cagey opening half, things opened up in term three but the Suns remained ahead at every break and kicked away late to salute by […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 AFL U16s – Giants Academy vs. Swans Academy
THE GREATER Western Sydney (GWS) Giants Academy won bragging rights over their neighbouring rivals as the AFL Under 16 National Championships continued on Saturday. Playing host to the Swans Academy at Manuka Oval, GWS led at every break to claim a deserved 21-point victory in Pool B. It was a game headlined by dominant individual […]
Allies lock in 27-player squad ahead of AFL U18s
A FINAL trial match ahead of their first match on Sunday week will take place this weekend, but the Allies have confirmed an initial 27-player squad for the upcoming AFL Under 18 Championships. In previous years the selection process has largely just come from Talent League Boys form without coming together too long before the […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 South Australia vs. NSW/ACT Academies
THE COMBINED Giants and Swans Academies have raided South Australia with a seven-point win over the Croweaters at Norwood Oval on Saturday morning. Leading at every break, the NSW/ACT contingent held off a late surge from the hosts to salute 11.9 (75) to 9.14 (68) in their annual trial game. It was an incredibly even […]
Scouting Notes: Swans sink Falcons in battle of the birds
THE SYDNEY Swans Academy capped off an undefeated Talent League stint, defeating Geelong by 75 points in Blacktown on Saturday afternoon. Sporting new numbers and a flashy red kit, the hosts piled on five goals in each quarter to canter to a sixth-straight victory, 20.9 (129) to 7.12 (54). In a ruthless scoring display, the […]
Scouting Notes: Swans soar past early Ranges peak
THE SYDNEY Swans Academy improved to a flawless 5-0 record after their second half demolition of Eastern Ranges at the Kennedy Community Centre on Saturday afternoon. Forward Benjamin Pignatelli spearheaded the 46-point win over last year’s premiers with a haul of seven-straight goals. After leaking 10 scoring shots in the opening term, the Swans’ accuracy […]
Scouting Notes: Swans and Giants impress in emphatic wins
THE SWANS Academy moved to 4-0 in their Talent League stint after a comfortable 40-point road win over Oakleigh on Saturday. The success continued for NSW-based academies on Sunday, as the Giants thumped Murray to the tune of 77 points in somewhat of a local rivalry game in Lavington. We took note of the top […]
