Weekend previews: National U18 Championships – Round 4
IN what will be a big five days for the most talented Under 18s in the country, the National AFL Championships continue tomorrow in the first of two double headers in Victoria. Tomorrow, teams clash at GMHBA Stadium in Geelong before reconvening next Wednesday at Etihad Stadium. Vic Metro has the bye tomorrow, while Vic […]
Team Selection: National U18 Championships – Round 1
WHILE there was a standalone game last week which saw South Australia triumph over Western Australia, the official Round 1 clashes of the National Under 18 Championships begin this weekend, with the Allies taking on Vic Country, and Western Australia hosting Vic Metro. Allies vs. Vic Country Saturday, June 9, 10.30amBlacktown International Sportspark, Blacktown While […]
Scouting notes: South Australia vs. Western Australia
THE National Championships kicked off yesterday, with South Australia having an imposing 89-point win over Western Australia. Here are the scouting notes by Tom Wyman and David Chapman from that game. South Australia: #14 – Izak Rankine As usual Rankine was creative and dangerous, and with his five inside 50s helping to setup his teammates. […]
South Australian talent shines with West Australian smashing
SOUTH Australia has kicked off its 2018 National AFL Under 18 Championships in superb style with a comprehensive 89-point victory against Western Australia. Lead by star-bound talent Jack Lukosius, the Croweaters were dominant across all areas, as South Australia’s top-end talent was formidable throughout the match. South Australian captain Luke Valente heavily justified his selection […]
National U18 Championships preview: Western Australia
WESTERN Australia was the surprise packet in last year’s National AFL Under 18 Championships, with some pundits expecting them to finish last, or at least fourth, in division one. Instead, the Sandgropers stood up to their critics with a resounding series, taking it up to all the sides and only dropping one game – to […]
WA announces initial Under 18 Championships squad
WESTERN Australia has announced the initial squad for the National AFL Under 18 Championships to be played across June and July. The WA State Academy features 38 players, with a second intake of Under 18s players set to occur in the coming weeks. The announcement came in the same week South Australia announced its extended […]
WAFL Colts wrap: Round 3
JUST one team remains undefeated in the West Australian Football League (WAFL) Colts competition, while every side has had at least one win following the conclusion of round three with East Fremantle and Perth getting on the board. The results meant just four points separate second from ninth heading into round four. Claremont 9.8 (62) […]
Scouting notes: AFL Academy vs. North Melbourne
THE best players from the 2018 AFL Draft pool combined to run out 43-point winners over North Melbourne’s VFL team on Saturday. The AFL Academy game was played as a curtain raiser to the AFL clash between Melbourne and North Melbourne at the MCG. MATCH REPORT: AFL Academy vs. North Melbourne VFL Read Matt Balmer, […]
WAFL Colts wrap: Round 1
THE Western Australia Football League (WAFL) Colts kicked off for 2018 on Good Friday with plenty of players impressing across the opening round of football. Subiaco 19.11 (125) defeated East Perth 7.10 (52) It was the Hickmott brothers who were the most impressive through the midfield for Subiaco. Both Liam and Will collected 28 disposals […]
Western Australia weekly wrap: Fremantle snares Next Generation recruit
PREPARATION for the upcoming AFL season and beyond is in full swing for both WA clubs, with Next Generation Academy recruits finalised and the JLT Community Series underway. Fremantle has utilised its Next Generation Academy (NGA) program to recruit highly rated under 18 Jason Carter from Claremont for the upcoming West Australian Football League (WAFL) […]
