Scouting Notes: 2026 AFL U18s – Allies vs. Vic Country
POTENTIAL title favourite Vic Country has kicked off its Under 18 National Championships campaign in style, notching a 13-point win over the Allies on Sunday. The win came at a cost though, with co-captains Cody Walker (shoulder) and Noah Williams (hamstring) having their days ended by injury. The Vics led at every break but were […]
PREVIEW | 2026 AFL Under 18 National Championships
THE 2026 AFL Under 18 National Championships are set to get underway tomorrow, as South Australia begins its title defence over in Western Australia. Before the action gets underway, get the lowdown on how each squad is shaping up, and which players you should be keeping a close eye on. >> NEED TO KNOW: 2026 […]
Vic Country locks in 2026 AFL U18s squad
A STAR-STUDDED Vic Country outfit – headlined by potential number one pick Cody Walker and a host of top-end talents particularly from the Gippsland region – is ready to go ahead of next week’s AFL Under 18 Championships. Vic Country take on the Allies up in Blacktown to kick off proceedings, and have named a […]
Scouting Notes: Sruk stars, Szerszyn returns in Rays win
DESPITE a starring role from Eastern bottom-ager Baxter Sruk, Dandenong Stingrays finished strongly to run out nine-point victors in their Round 11 clash at Kinetic Stadium. Stingrays vice-captain Darcy Szerszyn made his long-awaited return in the win, firming as a talent to watch ahead of the National Championships. We took note of the top prospects […]
Scouting Notes: Giants get going late to defeat Dandenong
THE GREATER Western Sydney (GWS) Giants Academy produced a seven-goal final quarter to kick away to their fourth-straight victory at Shepley Oval on Saturday afternoon. After an inaccurate third term which yielded nine behinds, the visitors straightened up to salute 13.20 (98) to 10.10 (70). Kicking to the wind-advantaged end in term four, GWS was […]
Scouting Notes: Pios, Chargers claim close wins
AFTER a series of one-sided results on Saturday, the Bendigo Pioneers and Oakleigh Chargers ensured Sunday would be a different story with respective close wins. The Pioneers led for just seven minutes in their eight-point victory over the Northern Territory, while the Chargers held off Dandenong’s late flurry thanks a late Hunter Easton goal to […]
Scouting Notes: Power defender surges in stocks
THE ANNUAL Country triple-header in Bendigo kicked off Round 4 of the Talent League on Friday, with the hosts beaten by Gippsland in game one. Power key defender Clancy Snell was a standout, continuing to elevate his stocks among the pool of talls. We took note of the top prospects and performers. >> Scouting Notes: […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 Talent League – Round 3
A BUMPER day of Talent League football saw Good Friday host all six Round 3 fixtures, which in turn threw up some thrilling encounters. Amongst the thrill of a tight finish were prospects pushing for higher honours. We took note of the best talent from each game in our weekly Scouting Notes.
Mid-season draft prospect among RMC Medal votes
MID-SEASON draft hopeful Ollie Griffin is again amongst the Rookie Me Central Medal votes after Round 2 of the Talent League season. The powerhouse forward booted four goals from 17 disposals and nine marks as his Sandringham Dragons suffered a shock loss to local rival, Oakleigh. >> SCROLL to see the Round 2 votes & […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 Talent League – Round 2
ROUND 2 of the 2026 Talent League season was headlined by top prospects strutting their stuff in high-number performances, while others produced breakout games or stepped up in the absence of star teammates. We had eyes on all seven games across the weekend, taking note of the best prospects and performers. >> Round 2: Snapshot […]
