Around the Grounds: Ali make Pies debut
EASTERN Ranges raw talent Rod Ali will make his VFL debut on the weekend when he dons the black and white stripes at Preston City Oval. The athletic defender is a rare Coates Talent League inclusion on a weekend where only the Jets have a bye. Ali has shown promise throughout his few matches both […]
Scouting Notes: AFL Academy vs. Coburg VFL
THE AFL Academy has won its second of two showcase games for 2025 after defeating Coburg by 23 points at Whitten Oval on Sunday. Classy Geelong Falcons defender Josh Lindsay was named best afield after racking up 25 disposals and seven rebound 50s, boosting his stocks as a top 10 prospect. >> SCROLL for full […]
Western Australia finalises Under 18 squad
THE 2025 West Australian Under 18 squad has been announced, with the 34 included players set to be unleashed at this year’s National Championships. Eight train-on players will also join the group once a week with hopes of being elevated to the final roster. >> SCROLL to see the full squad & train-ons Selectors have […]
Scouting Notes: Dockers NGA duo star in big Bulldogs win
SOUTH Fremantle has continued its unblemished start to the WAFL Colts season with a comprehensive 83-point victory over Swan Districts on Saturday. A pair of Fremantle Next Generation Academy (NGA) members played integral roles in the Round 3 clash, which saw the Bulldogs consolidate top spot. >> RECAP: Tigers, Bulldogs streak ahead as early Colts […]
WAFL Colts: Tigers, Bulldogs streak ahead as early frontrunners
TWO-TIME reigning premier Claremont is setting the pace early in the WAFL Colts season after moving to 3-0 with a six-point win over East Perth on Friday. The Tigers’ record is matched by South Fremantle, though the Bulldogs sit pretty in top spot with a superior percentage after thrashing Swan Districts. >> SCROLL for the […]
Scouting Notes: AFL Academy vs. Richmond VFL
THE AFL Academy made its first outing for the year in one of two showcase games against VFL opposition, going down to Richmond by 13 points at RSEA Park on Sunday. After falling 31 points down at half time, the Under 18 crop rallied after the main break to finish with more scoring shots in […]
PREVIEW | AFL Academy vs. Richmond VFL
WHILE Gather Round rages on over in Adelaide, the AFL Academy will converge in Melbourne for the first of two exhibition matches. Richmond VFL is the Under 18 outfit’s first opponent, with the matchup slated for Sunday afternoon at RSEA Park. Coburg is up next at Whitten Oval on Sunday April 27. >> SCROLL for […]
Up the Grades: Top WA prospect kicks off senior campaign
SOUTH Fremantle midfielder Fred Rodriguez made his WAFL League debut over the weekend, following through from a strong preseason to contribute to the Bulldogs’ 13-point win over Perth. He earned his maiden senior berth alongside 2024 West Australian MVP and former Colts teammate, Jaxon Artemis. >> Scouting Notes: 2025 WAFL Colts – Round 1 Usually […]
Scouting Notes | Royals, Bulldogs kick off Colts season with wins
WESTERN Australia’s best and brightest junior prospects begun 2025 campaigns over the weekend as the WAFL Colts season got underway. East Perth and South Fremantle were among the teams to achieve a winning start, and we highlighted some of the top performers from either match. AROUND THE GROUNDS In the clash between Peel Thunder and […]
Preseason Q&A: Toby Whan (South Fremantle)
SOUTH Fremantle’s Toby Whan is one of Western Australia’s most eye-catching draft prospects in 2025, credit to a pair of standout traits. The midfielder is a well renowned runner and possesses a booming left boot – attributes which can break the play open and hurt the opposition when combined. Whan recently achieved his second-straight top […]
