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Final day thoughts: AFL U18 National Championships

THE CROWNING moment of every year’s AFL Under 18 National Championships is the final day presentation, where individual awards – and sometimes the title – are decided. While the closing fixture between Vic Country and Metro was effectively a dead rubber this year, it remained a great occasion. Joining Daniel Curtin (Western Australia), Sid Draper […]

Tall talent time: 2023’s strong key position stocks

THEMES emerge in the AFL Draft discussion each year, and it looks like being tall talent time in 2023. With a dearth of genuine midfielders at the top-end, there are plenty of key position prospects pushing their case among the first round conversation. >> June Top 20: AFL Draft Power Rankings Arguably the leading contender […]

How it happened: 2023 AFL U18 National Championships

NOW that the dust has settled on this year’s AFL Under 18 National Championships, it is time to look back on how the carnival unfolded. In a historic instalment of the annual event, the Allies were crowned champion for the first time. We recap all you need to know about each states’ campaign. >> Remember […]

Scouting Notes: 2023 AFL U18s – Vic Country vs. Vic Metro

VIC COUNTRY rounded out this year’s AFL Under 18 National Championships with a runaway 31-point win over their Metro counterparts. A run of nine unanswered goals between terms two and three proved the difference as both sides ended the carnival with 2-2 records. It was a case of cream rising to the top for Country […]

Remember the names: 2023 AFL Under 18 MVPs

THE 2023 AFL Under 18 National Championships have concluded, with Most Valuable Player (MVP) Awards handed out for each side and the Larke Medal also selected. We profile each of the winners, who joined esteemed company in earning their respective honours. >> Remember the names: 2023 AFL U16 MVPs LARKE MEDAL Ryley Sanders (Allies/Tasmania/Sandringham Dragons)Midfielder […]

Country crushes Metro in nine-goal run

NINE unanswered goals from Vic Country ensured it beat its Metro rivals in a stunning mid-match turnaround at the AFL Under 18 Championships today. To that point, Vic Metro looked to be the stronger side leading by as much as 18 points at one stage, before Country piled on the goals to leave the IKON […]

PREVIEW | 2023 AFL U18s: Vic Country vs. Vic Metro

A VICTORIAN derby rounds out this year’s AFL Under 18 National Championships, as Country takes on Metro at IKON Park tomorrow morning. Having been the title-deciding match last year, only bragging rights are on the line this time out after the Allies clinched the title last week. We preview the big clash. >> SCROLL to […]

Scouting Notes: 2023 AFL U18s – Vic Country vs. Allies

THE ALLIES claimed their first ever AFL Under 18 National Championships title yesterday, after holding on to beat Vic Country by nine points at RSEA Park yesterday. With 16 National Academy members afield, there were plenty of prospects to highlight in the latest instalment of Scouting Notes. >> Match Report: Allies claim historic maiden title

Cream rises to the top as Allies claim maiden title

THE ALLIES have claimed their first-ever AFL Under 18 National Championships title after holding on to defeat Vic Country by nine points at RSEA Park today. Having previously only managed a maximum of one win in each carnival since 2016, the amalgamated side went undefeated in 2023. Though balanced across every third of the ground, […]

Scouting Notes: 2023 AFL U18s – Western Australia vs. Vic Country

VIC COUNTRY downed Western Australia in a Friday night thriller in Perth, marking the travelling side’s first win of this year’s AFL Under 18 National Championships. Top prospects Harley Reid and Daniel Curtin shone, along with a bunch of others who feature in the latest edition of Scouting Notes. >> Match Report: Country survives late […]

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