Out to impress: 2020 WAFL weekend preview – Preliminary Finals
YOUNG talent continues to turn heads at state league level around the nation, and it has been no different across all three WAFL grades upon the competition’s resumption in 2020. As we roll into the second week of finals, Draft Central continues its new weekly preview format, highlighting some of the best up-and-comers who will […]
Draft Central All-Star Team matchup: Murray Bushrangers vs. Northern Knights
OUR next All-Star Team battle makes for another intriguing quarter final clash, set to play out between Victorian regions, in the Murray Bushrangers and Northern Knights. The two captains voted in by the public as the All-Star Players of the AFL Draft era were current Collingwood star, Steele Sidebottom (Murray) and the AFL’s games record […]
Draft Central All-Star Team matchup: Port Adelaide Magpies vs. Dandenong Stingrays
OUR next All-Star Team battle makes for another intriguing quarter final clash, set to play out between powerhouse South Australian and Victorian clubs, in the Port Adelaide Magpies and Dandenong Stingrays respectively. The two captains voted in by the public as the All-Star Players of the AFL Draft era were Collingwood champion and current coach […]
Out to impress: QAFL Seniors Grand Final preview – Broadbeach vs. Morningside
AFTER nine regular season rounds and two enthralling weeks of finals, it all comes down to this. Undefeated minor premier, Broadbeach meets Morningside (2nd, 7-1) in the Queensland Australian Football League (QAFL) Grand Final on Saturday afternoon, and there is plenty of young talent primed to impact on the big stage. In a new-look QAFL […]
Scouting Notes: 2020 All Schools Cup Grand Final – Henley vs. PAC
PRINCE Alfred College (PAC) defeated Henley High 10.9 (69) to 8.6 (54) on Tuesday, earning victory in the 2020 All Schools Cup Grand Final at Thebarton Oval. Our scout, Ed Pascoe was on hand to put together scouting notes on the outstanding players, with plenty of 2020 and 2021 AFL Draft prospects among them. Henley: […]
Draft Central All-Star Team matchup: Geelong Falcons vs. South Fremantle
OUR next All-Star Team battle makes for another intriguing quarter final clash, set to play out between a powerhouse Victorian region and West Australian club, in the Geelong Falcons and South Fremantle Bulldogs, respectively. The two captains voted in by the public as the All-Star Players of the AFL Draft era were ‘the little master’ […]
Draft Central All-Star Team matchup: East Fremantle vs. Sandringham Dragons
OUR next All-Star Team battle makes for the first quarter final clash, set to play out between a West Australian club and a Victorian region, in East Fremantle and the Sandringham Dragons respectively. The two captains voted in by the public as the All-Star Players of the AFL Draft era were 2006 West Coast premiership […]
Scouting Notes: 2020 WAFL Colts – Finals Week 1
IN WEEK one of the Simply Energy WAFL Colts Finals Series, Claremont defeated Subiaco by 15 points to advance through to the Grand Final, while East Fremantle knocked off West Perth to earn a spot in week two. Below were the standout players from either game. Please consider that each set of notes showcases the opinions of […]
Scouting Notes: 2020 SANFL – Round 13
ROUND 13 of the South Australian National Football League (SANFL) brings along with it another edition of our scouting notes, focusing on the top draft-relevant performers from around the competition this weekend. In this instalment, we again turn our attention to the prospects running around in the Under 18 competition, with a focus on State […]
AFL Draft Watch: Maurice Rioli Jnr (Oakleigh Chargers/NT Thunder/Allies)
IN the midst of football’s long-awaited return, Draft Central takes a look at some of this year’s brightest names who have already represented their state in some capacity leading into 2020, or are bolting into draft contention. While plenty has changed between now and then, we will provide a bit of an insight into players, […]
