Academy Watch: Bottom-agers earn VFL berths
A RAFT of Northern Academy prospects have been filtering into the VFL and Under 18 National Championships over the last month, since the 2024 Academy Series wrapped up. We cast our eye over each program to see which top prospects are getting opportunities at high levels. >> Coates Talent League: 2024 Academy Series recap BRISBANE […]
RECAP | 2024 Academy Series
THE NORTHERN Academies have completed their 2024 Coates Talent League stints, making for a combined record of five wins, 11 losses and one draw. There were some promising results and plenty of prospects who emerged ahead of Allies selection. We recap how each Academy fared. BRISBANE LIONS ACADEMY RECORD: 1-2-1, 114.0%STREAK: LLWD BEST RESULT:Round 7 […]
Scouting Notes: South Australia vs. Giants/Swans Academies
SOUTH Australia has overcome a combined GWS Giants and Sydney Swans Academy outfit to win by 10 points at Thebarton Oval on Sunday. In the first of two trial games, the Under 18 Croweaters led by a single point at the first and final breaks before holding firm to salute 10.11 (71) to 9.7 (61). […]
PREVIEW | 2024 Coates Talent League: Northern Academies
THE 2024 Academy series is set to get underway this weekend, with the Giants and Swans Academies turning out in the Coates Talent League. The Northern Territory, Lions and Suns Academies will also enter the fray throughout Rounds 4-8, and we preview what to expect from each side. LIONS ACADEMY FIXTURE:vs. Northern Knights | Sun […]
Q&A: Charlie McCormack (Giants Academy)
GIANTS Academy tall Charlie McCormack made waves during last year’s Under 18 National Championships with his high marking and goal conversion rate. Now, the spring-heeled forward is back as an over-ager looking to have another crack at being drafted. McCormack hails from Ariah Park – about a three-hour drive from Canberra and five hours to […]
Who missed out? Potential rookie prospects
WHILE 64 players found homes during the 2023 National AFL Draft, many more will hope to do so during today’s rookie intake. Before the online event gets underway at 3pm (AEDT), we run you through over 20 prospects who could make for handy rookie picks – including club-tied talent. >> RECAPS: Night One | Night […]
PREVIEW | 2023 AFL Draft: Night Two
AFTER a bumper first round which saw 29 selections made, night two of the 2023 National AFL Draft is set to get underway tonight. Much like last night at Marvel Stadium, anticipation hinges on West Coast, who hold the opening pick of the second round. >> RECAP: 2023 AFL Draft Night One As is often […]
2023 AFL Draft: Pocket Profiles
POCKET PROFILES FULL LIST: Thomas Anastasopoulos Ollie Badr Kynan Brown Will Brown Hugh Byrne Lachlan Cabor Ry Cantwell Lachlan Charleson Josh Chatfield Jack Cocking Jed Dignan Boston Dowling Charlie Edwards Mutaz El Nour Logan Evans Liam Fawcett Kristian Ferronato Joe Fonti Harry Francis Hugo Garcia Oscar Gawith Jacob Grant Charlie Harrop Oscar Hine-Baston Alex Holt […]
2023 AFL Draft Preview: Greater Western Sydney
WITH season proper and trade period done and dusted, AFL fans and staff alike now turn their attention towards the draft (November 20-21). The chaos has momentarily settled on player and pick swaps, and budding prospects have completed their combines, leaving a nervous wait until they learn their fate. In the next of our club-by-club […]
2023 Talent League Season Review: Wildcards
THE 2023 Coates Talent League season is over for nine of the 13 full-time regions, meaning it is time for them to not only look back and reflect on the year that was, but also what lies ahead. We recap the campaigns of the five teams who exited in Wildcard Round, and lucky loser Northern […]
