Preseason Q&A: Matthew LeRay (Central District)
CENTRAL District midfielder Matthew LeRay is considered one of South Australia’s most high-upside prospects in 2025. The National Academy member is yet to undergo a full footballing preseason but has chosen to put a promising cricketing career to the side, much like 2024 pick one, Sam Lalor. >> AFL Draft: SANFL prospects pick their breakout […]
SANFL prospects pick their breakout contenders
THE SANFL Under 18 season is set to kick off in just over a month, with members of the state summer squad now set to return to their clubs and complete preseason. Before then, we quizzed each of the top-agers on which teammates look primed for a big year at Sunday’s preseason testing event. >> […]
Preseason Q&A: Harley Barker (Sturt)
STURT prospect Harley Barker shapes as one of South Australia’s top talents in 2025. The flying wingman is a run-and-gun type who enjoys carrying the ball on the outside. Barker debuted in South Australia’s Under 18 side as a bottom-ager and is part of this year’s AFL Academy. We spoke to the Mount Barker product […]
2025 AFL Draft | Race to #1: Dyson Sharp
WHILE in some years the leading AFL Draft prospect is clear as day, much like in 2024 there is no real consensus regarding who the nation’s number one talent is for 2025. In the return of our Race to #1 series, we highlight at a half-dozen prospects who are in the frame for said honours. […]
PROFILED | 2025 AFL Academy squad
THE 2025 AFL Academy squad was finalised last month, with 28 of the best 2007-born prospects from around the country recognised. With the group convening for their first three-day camp in Melbourne this week, we sought to profile each member of the squad and highlight their achievements thus far. >> FULL SQUAD: 2025 AFL National […]
25 in 2025: A look ahead to next year’s top prospects
THE RICHLY talented 2024 AFL Draft will be difficult to follow, but the crop of 2025 is tasked with exactly that. Stacked with club-tied talent and a great variety of talent, next year promises to deliver some high-upside players. We highlight 25 to watch in 2025. >> FEATURED IN: 2024 AFL Draft Guide 25 in […]
Scouting Notes: 2024 AFL National Futures match
TEAM Heppell stormed home to take out the annual AFL National Futures match over Team Sloane, in the AFL Grand Final curtain-raiser on Saturday. Having trailed by a game-high 25 points in the final quarter, the previously inaccurate green side straightened up to snatch victory with a barrage of goals. Tall forward Archie Ludowyke was […]
2024 AFL National Futures squad announced
THE AFL has today released a squad of 46 players set to participate in this year’s National Futures program. All players selected are of the current Under 17 category (2007-born) and will be eligible for the 2025 AFL National Draft. Every state and territory is represented in the squad. >> SCROLL to see the full […]
Up the Grades: Welsh boots a bag in SANFL Showdown
ADELAIDE father-son hopeful Tyler Welsh was the standout junior to turn out at state league level over the weekend, after booting five goals in the Crows’ thumping SANFL Showdown win. Find out how he, and a raft of other AFL Draft prospects fared up the grades. SANFL Welsh posted a season-best return of five majors […]
SANFL Under 17 Futures squad announced
THE SANFL has today released its 55-player squad for the Under 17 Futures program set to get underway next month. Those selected will enter a three-week training block once their respective clubs conclude their finals campaigns, with the first session scheduled for Tuesday September 3. >> SCROLL to see the full squad While providing an […]
