2024 AFL Draft Preview: Hawthorn Hawks
HAWTHORN’S rapid transition from its rebuild phase to be a genuine contender is no better exemplified by its position in this year’s AFL Draft. A rampant trade period sees the Hawks poised to enter this year’s event in the second round, having laid claim to top 10 picks in every intake since 2019. >> FREE: […]
2024 AFL Draft Preview: Geelong Cats
GEELONG enters the 2024 AFL Draft with the lowest points total of any club having completed one of the year’s biggest trade coups in Bailey Smith. With four selections beyond the second round, it means the Cats are primed to unearth yet another diamond in the rough on night two. >> FREE: View the 2024 […]
2024 AFL Draft Preview: Collingwood Magpies
AN ACTIVE trade period will likely see Collingwood enter the 2024 AFL Draft at the latest point of any club, laying claim to a quartet of picks in the third round and beyond. With the Magpies poised to use all four selections, can they rely on the depth of the draft to top up and […]
2024 AFL Draft Preview: Carlton Blues
A PAIR of talented twins are set to land at Carlton via this year’s AFL Draft, though the Blues’ intake is likely to be headlined by their potentially draft-altering pick three decision. After a stunning trade period, what can the Victorian powerhouse conjure with its earliest selection since Sam Walsh in 2018? >> FREE: View […]
2024 AFL Draft Profiles
ALL of our 65 in-depth AFL Draft Profiles have been completed and can be found via the links below. We have separated them between our 30 players to watch, as well as the remaining National Draft Combine invitees just like in our 2024 AFL Draft Guide. >> FREE: Check out our 2024 AFL Draft Guide […]
Scouting Notes: 2024 SANFL U18s – Grand Final
WOODVILLE-WEST Torrens has taken out the SANFL Under 18s premiership after defeating Central District by four points in a thrilling decider at Adelaide Oval on Sunday. The Eagles held on after taking the lead via Logan Hughes‘ goal with six minutes left to play, which was the final score of the day. Centrals had shot […]
Scouting Notes: 2024 SANFL U18s – Semi Finals
CENTRAL District has advanced to the SANFL Under 18s Grand Final after defeating minor premier, Glenelg by 20 points in Saturday’s qualifying semi-final at Stratarama Stadium. In the elimination bout, Woodville-West Torrens pipped Sturt by three points to set up a preliminary final against the Bays. We took note of how each South Australian Under […]
Around the Grounds: Panthers continue to blood youngsters
SOUTH Adelaide berthed another League debutant in Round 16, with Dakota Sterzl becoming Panther number 1837 over the weekend. The promising utility, fresh off representing South Australia at Under 18 level, broke through to the top flight after making three appearances at Reserves level this season. Sterzl posted 12 disposals and three marks in the […]
Around the Grounds: Twin father-son guns make senior debuts
CARLTON father-son prospects Ben and Lucas Camporeale turned out for their SANFL Reserves debuts on Sunday in typically prolific fashion. The sons of 233-game Blue Scott helped Glenelg hold on for a two-point win over Sturt at Unley Oval in their maiden senior berths. Ben, who was recently named South Australia’s Under 18 MVP, notched […]
Around the Grounds: State skipper returns to senior footy
WITH South Australia’s state Under 18 campaigns having drawn to a close, representative stars are beginning to filter back into clubland. Among them was Croweaters captain Sid Draper, who returned for his first senior game of the season in South Adelaide’s loss to Sturt on Sunday. The slick midfielder led all comers at stages in […]
