State Leagues wrap: Contenders appear after two rounds
STATE League football continued across the country on the weekend, with plenty of teams recording back-to-back wins, while others look for improvement across the board following a disappointing first week. We take a look at the action in the QAFL, SANFL, TSL and WAFL across Round 2. QUEENSLAND: By: Peter Williams A couple of massive […]
State Leagues preview: QAFL’s first full round begins as other states go again for Round 2
IN a Draft Central first, we have streamlined a look across the nation with a number of state leagues coming back for Round 2 after a big opening round. Competitions in South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania and Queensland all take place over the weekend and we preview them all in one convenient preview. QUEENSLAND: The […]
State Leagues wrap: Easter Weekend opens seasons
STATE league men’s football returned across the weekend, with the SANFL, WAFL and TSL all back to full-strength competitions, whilst a standalone fixture in the QAFL went ahead despite some concerns, ahead of a blockbuster Round 2 next weekend. QUEENSLAND: Noosa Tigers had a promising return to the QAFL in the standalone Round 1 match […]
2021 AFL Academy Squad announced
21 elite top-age prospects have been named in the 2021 AFL Academy squad, as the AFL reverts back to a condensed nationwide program. Previously, the intake entailed as many as 150 talents from around the nation being nurtured in their state hubs, but with cost cutting at the hands of COVID-19 the traditional model will […]
A look ahead: The 21 top prospects for 2021
WHILE we are only a day removed from the 2020 AFL National Draft, Draft Central is already looking forward to the next crop of elite level hopefuls. This year’s AFL Draft Guide featured 21 of the best top-age prospects eligible to be drafted in 2021, providing pocket profiles and an insight into what to expect […]
Match Report: 2020 WAFL Colts Grand Final – Lions claim fourth Colts flag
SUBIACO secured its fourth WAFL Colts premiership after defeating Claremont by 59 points in Sunday’s one-sided Grand Final at Fremantle Oval. Jack Clarke Medallist Lachlan Venirsen won the Mel Whinnen Medal after he finished with 32 possessions, 11 marks, five tackles and a goal, boosting his draft stocks. The opening quarter proved to be an […]
Scouting Notes: 2020 WAFL Colts Grand Final – Claremont vs. Subiaco
SUBIACO took out the 2020 WAFL Colts Grand Final on Sunday, trumping reigning premier and warm favourite, Claremont by 59 points at Fremantle Oval. Our scouts were on hand to take note of some of the outstanding performers, including AFL Academy members, Next Generation Academy prospects, and recent National Combine invitees. Please consider that each […]
WAFL Colts MOTR: Finals Week 1 – Claremont vs. Subiaco
CLAREMONT has secured its eighth Simply Energy West Australian Football League (WAFL) Colts Grand Final appearance since 2011, after overcoming Subiaco by 15 points at Fremantle Community Bank Oval. It was Jake Willson who kicked the opening goal of the game, when he was able to burst away from a contest and drill through the […]
Scouting Notes: 2020 WAFL Colts – Finals Week 1
IN WEEK one of the Simply Energy WAFL Colts Finals Series, Claremont defeated Subiaco by 15 points to advance through to the Grand Final, while East Fremantle knocked off West Perth to earn a spot in week two. Below were the standout players from either game. Please consider that each set of notes showcases the opinions of […]
WAFL Colts Round 8 MOTR: Claremont vs West Perth
CLAREMONT returned to the winners’ list, after conquering West Perth by 12 points at Revo Fitness Stadium in Round 8 of the West Australian Football League (WAFL) competition. It was Leith Fitzpatrick who scored the opening goal of the game, when he ran onto a loose ball inside 50 and was able to soccer it […]
