2023 AFL Draft Review: Sydney
SYDNEY once again lived up to its ‘Bidney’ moniker before picking up a pair of talls and as many academy graduates across this year’s AFL Draft. We recap the Swans’ haul with a look at what each new player offers and the workings behind their selections. >> UPDATED: Every Pick in the 2023 AFL Draft […]
EVERY PICK | 2023 AFL Pre-Season & Rookie Draft
The 2023 AFL Rookie and Preseason Drafts were held today, with a further 13 new players added to AFL lists. A total of 10 re-listings were made by several clubs, while three others will don new colours after being recently delisted. Check out all the picks below. >> EVERY PICK: 2023 National AFL Draft 2023 […]
Who missed out? Potential rookie prospects
WHILE 64 players found homes during the 2023 National AFL Draft, many more will hope to do so during today’s rookie intake. Before the online event gets underway at 3pm (AEDT), we run you through over 20 prospects who could make for handy rookie picks – including club-tied talent. >> RECAPS: Night One | Night […]
UPDATED | Your club’s picks: 2023 AFL Draft
The 2023 National AFL Draft is in the books, with a total of 64 selections made across two nights. After a bumper 29-pick first round on Monday night, a further 34 players found homes yesterday. See who your club picked. >> RECAPS: Night One | Night Two CLUB-BY-CLUB PICKS ADELAIDE:National Draft: Daniel Curtin (8), Charlie […]
PREVIEW | 2023 AFL Draft: Night Two
AFTER a bumper first round which saw 29 selections made, night two of the 2023 National AFL Draft is set to get underway tonight. Much like last night at Marvel Stadium, anticipation hinges on West Coast, who hold the opening pick of the second round. >> RECAP: 2023 AFL Draft Night One As is often […]
2023 AFL Draft Preview: Sydney
WITH season proper and trade period done and dusted, AFL fans and staff alike now turn their attention towards the draft (November 20-21). The chaos has momentarily settled on player and pick swaps, and budding prospects have completed their combines, leaving a nervous wait until they learn their fate. In the next of our club-by-club […]
Up the Grades: Bottom-agers blooded in VFL
A PAIR of bottom-agers tied to Northern Academies were unleashed unto the VFL over the weekend, as Gold Coast’s Leonardo Lombard and GWS’ Josaia Delana made their state league debuts. Both acclimated well, notching 11 and 12 disposals respectively. Lombard’s Suns thrashed Carlton out of a Wildcard Round spot on percentage, winning to the tune […]
Up the Grades: Stevens bares claws in Cats return
TALENT pathway prospects were littered across the state leagues over the weekend, headlined by George Stevens‘ return to Geelong’s VFL side. The GWV Rebels product won a team-high 29 touches in the Cats’ heavy loss to Collingwood, thriving in wet conditions with his contested nous. Stevens has been a standout in the Talent League of […]
Up the Grades: Reid runs rampant in new colours
LEADING AFL Draft prospect Harley Reid turned out for his sixth team this year over the weekend, donning the sash in Essendon’s VFL loss to Southport on Saturday. Reid gathered 24 disposals and seven marks through the Bombers’ midfield, taking the field alongside current and former AFL talent. The 18-year-old previously linked with Carlton for […]
Up the Grades: Swans blood Academy guns
AFL DRAFT prospects continue to climb the grades in 2023, headlined over the weekend by a trio of Swans Academy products in the VFL. Midfielder Caiden Cleary was the pick of the bunch, compiling 18 disposals, seven tackles and a goal as Sydney comfortably beat Essendon. Fellow Allies squad members Max Rider (13 disposals, one […]
