PROFILED | The title-winning South Australian U18 squad
SOUTH Australia broke through to claim its fifth national Under 18 title on Sunday, and its first since 2018 after capping off a stellar undefeated campaign at Marvel Stadium. Led by coach Tony Bamford, the Croweaters won all four games by an average margin of 45 points. Captain Dyson Sharp led the way and was […]
Scouting Notes: 2025 AFL U18s – Vic Country vs. South Australia
SOUTH Australia has claimed its first Under 18 title since 2018 after dismantling Vic Country to the tune of 34 points on Sunday. The Croweaters thus completed an undefeated National Championships, with captain and top prospect Dyson Sharp taking out the state’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) award. Vic Country did well to hang with the […]
Revisited: ‘The most compromised draft in history’
THERE was, and continues to be plenty of noise surrounding just how compromised this year’s AFL Draft is shaping up to be. Every second emerging ‘top 25’ talent seems to be tied to a club, and recruiters came into the year matching that notion with around half of the best 50 players being off limits. […]
Path to the title: South Australia Under 18s
SOUTH Australia is on track to take out its first Under 18 title since 2018, where the squad was studded with star talent. The Croweaters produced six All-Australians and five first round draft picks that year, including the big three of Jack Lukosius (pick two), Izak Rankine (three), and Connor Rozee (five). This year, led […]
Rising Stocks: Nairn the name on recruiters’ lips
SOUTH Australia moved to 3-0 in this year’s National Championships with a comprehensive 76-point win over Western Australia on Sunday. Needless to say, talent is booming in the state and many prospects continue to rise up draft boards. We highlight seven Croweaters who boosted their stocks in game three. >> Scouting Notes: South Australia vs. […]
Scouting Notes: 2025 AFL U18s – South Australia vs. Western Australia
SOUTH Australia moved closer to claiming its first Under 18 title since 2018 after trouncing Western Australia by 76 points at Alberton Oval on Sunday. The Croweaters were spearheaded by seven goals to emerging forward Cameron Nairn, who starred alongside skipper and Centrals teammate Dyson Sharp. While competitive in patches without having the ability to […]
Q&A: AFL Draft Power Rankings – June 2025
THERE was no shortage of feedback and queries after the drop of our June Power Rankings, featuring our top 20 ranked AFL Draft prospects. We answered your questions over on Instagram, plenty regarding one particular South Australian, and have collated the most frequently asked questions here. >> TOP 20: June 2025 Power Rankings FAQs: Q: […]
Scouting Notes: 2025 AFL U18s – South Australia vs. Vic Metro
SOUTH Australia firmed its grip on pole position in the National Championships title race after trouncing Vic Metro by 61 points at Alberton Oval on Sunday. The Croweaters poured on 13 goals to two after quarter time against a Metro side which couldn’t find its radar, nor a way forward. The 48-26 inside 50 count […]
Scouting Notes: 2025 AFL U18s – Allies vs. South Australia
SOUTH Australia kicked off the 2025 Under 18 National Championships with a boilover win on the road against the Allies. The Croweaters answered every Allies surge to win by seven points at Blacktown International Sportspark, upsetting the title favourites who were plucky throughout Sunday’s game. Twin talls Aidan Schubert and Mitchell Marsh booted four goals […]
2025 AFL U18s | Squad preview: South Australia
SOUTH Australia will hope for marked improvement results-wise at this year’s Under 18 National Championships. The Croweaters get this year’s series underway on Sunday June 1 against the raging hot title favourites, but will hope their depth can put them up there with the best in the competition. >> FULL SQUAD: 2025 South Australia Under […]
