Scouting Notes: 2026 AAMI Talent League – Round 1
THE NEWLY renamed AAMI Talent League got underway on Wednesday night with a double-header at Coopers Stadium. Reigning premier Sturt powered away from Central District to win by 63 points in the season-opener, before North Adelaide did the same to Norwood in a 30-point victory at The Parade. The following night at Richmond Oval, Glenelg […]
Croweaters keen to keep tabs on speedster
SOUTH Australia’s state academy members have been buoyed by the progression of Central District speedster Jake Eime, who was a common answer to the question ‘which teammate should we look out for to have a big year?’. Eime’s name popped up several times as all 25 top-agers were surveyed. >> MORE: State teammates single Steed […]
National Academy prospects hit the track with AFL clubs
THE 2026 National Academy members are set to be unleashed unto AFL clubs in the coming weeks, as preseason training ramps up. Some have already spent time at their designated clubs in the new year, with several prospects also being aligned via academies and father-son eligibility. >> PROFILED: 2026 AFL National Academy squad An early […]
PROFILED: 2026 AFL Academy squad
IN THE wake of this year’s AFL Draft, eyes are already turning to what the budding class of 2026 may hold. Released in November, the National Academy squad provided a glimpse into the country’s best 25 2008-born prospects, all of whom we profile below. >> ANNOUNCEMENT: 2026 AFL Academy squad revealed Tanner Armstrong (Murray Bushrangers/Vic […]
26 in 2026: A look ahead to next year’s top prospects
WHILE the class of 2025 didn’t earn the most rave reviews throughout this year, the budding 2026 draft crop is viewed relatively favourably at this very early stage. There’s imposing tall talent, keen runners, and high accumulators up for grabs in a group that has a bit of everything. As seen in our 2025 AFL […]
Scouting Notes: 2025 National Under 17 Futures
THE ANNUAL Under 17 Futures showcase saw Team Boak score a 13-point win over Team Docherty in Saturday’s curtain-raiser to the AFL Grand Final. A pair of Vic Country prospects took out best on ground honours as 45 of the nation’s best prospects for next year strutted their stuff on the MCG. We took note […]
Up the Grades: Centrals stars litter senior squads
CENTRAL Districts juniors were the talk of the town as many of them were unleashed into the senior SANFL grades in Round 19. Meanwhile, a pair of Giants Academy prospects rounded out their VFL campaigns, and West Coast-tied talent showed their wares in the WAFL’s top flight. SANFL SANFL League & Reserves Round 19 Central […]
SANFL U18s: Centrals keep Glenelg goalless to storm into finals
CENTRAL District has roared into the SANFL Under 18 finals series after a mammoth 140-point win over Glenelg in the ultimate home-and-away round. Needing a win or draw to secure a postseason berth, the Bulldogs kept the Bays goalless in the rampant 22.14 (146) to 0.6 (6) victory at X Convenience Oval. >> SCROLL to […]
Scouting Notes: Sturt meets Centrals challenge
THE LADDER leading Sturt has survived an almighty challenge from Central District, who slipped out of the top four for the first time since the conclusion of Round 3 in the SANFL Under 18 competition. The Double Blues led by 19 points with 10 minutes to go, but goals to William Cameron, Cameron Nairn, Cameron […]
Scouting Notes: Bolstered Bulldogs bounce back
CENTRAL District was challenged by a South Adelaide side that refused to go away all day, running out 15-point winners in their SANFL Under 18s clash on Sunday. The 9.13 (67) to 7.10 (52) result marked two points the Bulldogs needed to bank after an unexpected loss to West Adelaide last week. The Panthers are […]
