Scouting Notes: Dragons’ late surge downs Devils
SANDRINGHAM Dragons have kicked away to a 41-point victory over Tasmania in their standalone Round 19 fixture on Sunday. The visitors were potent throughout the day and kicked nine goals to two at one end of North Hobart Oval to run out with a comfortable, albeit slightly flattering, winning margin. The Devils regained several of […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 AFL U18s – Allies vs. Western Australia
THE ALLIES have ended their National Championships campaign on a high after defeating Western Australia by six points in a thrilling encounter at Mars Stadium on Wednesday. The Sandgropers led by as many as 28 points during term three, but were quickly reined in and made to settle for a 2-2 record. A run of […]
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 […]
Allies lock in 27-player squad ahead of AFL U18s
A FINAL trial match ahead of their first match on Sunday week will take place this weekend, but the Allies have confirmed an initial 27-player squad for the upcoming AFL Under 18 Championships. In previous years the selection process has largely just come from Talent League Boys form without coming together too long before the […]
Scouting Notes: Tassie toughs out tight win over Rebels
TASMANIA has bounced back onto the winners list after defeating Greater Western Victoria (GWV) by three points in a thrilling encounter at Mars Stadium. The Devils were less accurate in front of goal but notched 28 scoring shots to the Rebels’ 20, riding the wave of several lead changes to salute 12.16 (88) to 13.7 […]
Scouting Notes: Giants mids stamp authority in win over Devils
THE GIANTS Academy notched its third win on the bounce after accounting for Tasmania to the tune of 28 points in Blacktown on Saturday. A dominant first half set the platform for victory as GWS’ core midfielders ran riot throughout, helping their side lead by an unassailable 46 points at the main break. A total […]
Scouting Notes: NSW Academies reign supreme in Blacktown
THE SWANS Academy continued their unbeaten Talent League streak with a thumping 71-point win over Tasmania in Round 6. In what was the opening game of a double-header at Blacktown ISP, the Swans ran riot with over 30 scoring shots to salute 17.15 (117) to 6.10 (46). We took note of the top prospects and […]
Scouting Notes: Undermanned Chargers hold off Devils
OAKLEIGH Chargers nabbed their second win of the Talent League season on Saturday, opening Round 5 with a 19-point victory over Tasmania. The Devils trailed at every break but fought back to within 15 points during the third quarter. Oakleigh responded, blowing the lead out to 42 points in the final term before Tasmania booted […]
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 & […]
