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80 players invited to the 2016 AFL Draft Combine
FOR the draft crop of 2016, the AFL Draft Combine is the first sign that their AFL dreams are a step closer to fruition. An invitation to the AFL Draft Combine means that at least five AFL clubs have expressed interest in the player. The AFL Draft Combine is a way for clubs to determine […]
20 Division One names to watch out for in 2017
A month after Vic Metro claimed the Division One championships, eligible draftees are starting to come into the spotlight as clubs determine who will be the next big star. With clubs having the ability to trade future draft picks, Matthew Grundy casts his eye over 20 of the top talent to watch out for next year from […]
APS: modern footy’s greatest nursery?
In the first week of June, two schools – Scotch College and Melbourne Grammar met amidst the shipping containers at Edwin Flack Oval in Port Melbourne for the 158th running of the oldest rivalry in football, the Cordner-Eggleston Cup. In a hard fought and close battle, it was the boys from Hawthorn who prevailed, […]
South Australia crowned as U16 Division One champions
SOUTH AUSTRALIA claimed their fourth Division One Under 16 title, after an undefeated carnival on the Gold Coast concluding last week. South Australia narrowly accounted for Western Australia in the opening round, before defeating both Victorian teams to finish on top of the Division One ladder. Norwood’s speedy midfielder Mihail Lochowiak was strong in all three […]
Player focus: Six players whose draft stocks increased during the U18 Championships
After the Division One Under 18 Championships saw the two teams widely thought to have been the most talented instead finish last, a number of outside prospects have suddenly shot into draft calculations. Vic Metro were undefeated through the carnival, whilst their home town rivals Vic Country were unable to win a game. Here are six […]
Matt Balmer’s July Power Rankings
In an AFL Draft Central feature, AFL Draft analyst Matt Balmer will update his Power Rankings on the first Monday of every month. The National Under 18s Championships concluded on Wednesday with many players putting their hand up for selection in late November. Some have improved their draft stocks, while others have slid down the order with average carnivals. You can read […]
Father sons dazzle in Round four of the Under 18 championships
South Australia and Vic Metro took the points in cold conditions at Etihad Stadium. Despite the roof being closed, the temperature struggled to reach double figures with crowd members decked out in beanies and gloves across the stands. Ben Jarman played his best game of the Under 18 championships with three first half goals in […]
Vic Country vs Vic Metro
Matthew Grundy’s scouting notes: Vic Metro #1 Callum Brown– Brown had a good game for Metro without being dominant. He found lots of the football but he lacked damage with his disposal. In midfield he won the footy and supplied it to his teammates well and brought the wingman into the game. His decision making […]
Upsets galore in Division One championships opening round
UPSETS & BLOWOUTS were the story of the opening round in the Under 18 Division One championship. The two highly touted teams the Allies and Vic Country both suffered at the hands of their home opposition, both being comfortably defeated. South Australia kicked the carnival off against the championships newest side the Allies on Saturday. […]
2016 Division One championships preview
The Division One Under 18 Championships kick off tomorrow in Western Australia. In a different format to the previous editions, there is one less round whilst the ‘Allies’ will join the competition in the pursuit of the converted title. You can find out more about the Allies here. Vic Country are once again strong and are […]
