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Scouting Notes: Bulldogs Colts close gap to rivals

AT A rain-sodden Fremantle Community Bank Oval, South Fremantle snapped their crosstown rivals’ eight-game win streak in a four-quarter top-of-the-table slog. After a slow start for the Bulldogs, their talented midfield brigade got to work post-quarter time and proved too much for their counterparts to contain. The Sharks led the way at half time with […]

PROFILED | 2025 AFL Under 18 All-Australian team

THE 2025 AFL Under 18 All-Australian team was announced last week, with 23 of the country’s brightest prospects rewarded for their feats on the representative stage. Seven title-winning South Australians made the cut after their undefeated campaign, and are among those profiled below. >> REVEALED: 2025 AFL Under 18 All-Australian team Back Pocket: Jacob FarrowWestern […]

South Australia dominates All-Australian team

SOUTH Australia boasts a high of seven players in the 2025 AFL Under 18 All-Australian team after its undefeated run to the title. The Croweaters’ Most Valuable Player (MVP) Dyson Sharp headlines the inclusions having been named captain to go with his Larke Medal honours. >> How it Happened: 2025 AFL Under 18 National Championships […]

Remember the Names: 2025 AFL Under 18 MVPs

THE AFL Under 18 National Championships wrapped up over the weekend, with the final two Most Valuable Player (MVP) awards handed out to either Victorian team. While the Larke Medal for the series’ overall is yet to be confirmed, now is the perfect time to profile each of the state MVPs. ALLIES Lachlan Carmichael (Swans […]

Around the Grounds: State stars soar to senior grades

SENIOR debuts were handed out across the country, as recent state representatives continue to earn higher honours. The brother of a current Saint earned his maiden cap in the SANFL, while a pair of West Perth prospects did so in the WAFL, and two Victorian over-agers turned out in the VFL. Catch up on all […]

RECAP | 2025 AFL U18s: Western Australia

WESTERN Australia endured an inconsistent Under 18 National Championships campaign, having two thrilling results countered by a couple of heavy losses. The Sandgropers got on the board in game one before ending with a 1-3 record, led by their fearless leader and a depth of emerging prospects. >> FULL SQUAD: 2025 Western Australia Under 18s […]

Scouting Notes: 2025 AFL U18s – Western Australia vs. Vic Metro

VIC METRO claimed the first win of its Under 18 National Championships campaign after downing Western Australia by 35 points at East Fremantle Oval on Sunday. The visitors led from the first goal despite facing a stiff breeze in the opening term, applying constant scoreboard pressure along the way. The result brought WA’s series to […]

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 […]

Scouting Notes: 2025 AFL U18s – Western Australia vs. Vic Country

WESTERN Australia snatched victory from the jaws of defeat in its opening Under 18 National Championships fixture on Saturday. The Black Swans scraped past Vic Country by three points at Mineral Resources Park thanks to Hudson Walker‘s set shot goal in the dying seconds. The hosts clicked into gear after a slow start and led […]

2025 AFL U18s | Squad preview: Western Australia

WESTERN Australia boasts a quality starting midfield and plenty of flair in its forwardline heading into the Under 18 National Championships. Despite a few key injuries, the Black Swans will be keen to built off a 2024 campaign which proved many doubters wrong despite the 1-3 overall record. >> FULL SQUAD: 2025 Western Australia Under […]

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