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Up the Grades: Top pick contender shines in VFL debut

PICK one contender Cooper Duff-Tytler was among the big name debutants across the state leagues this past weekend, boosting his stocks with three goals for Essendon. Elsewhere, a star bottom-ager kicked the winning goal in the SANFL, while a West Australian draft bolter broke through at senior level. SANFL SANFL League & Reserves Round 18 […]

Up the Grades: Dovaston shines on VFL debut

EASTERN Ranges forward Lachy Dovaston was among the latest batch of state league debutants over the weekend, impressing in a lively performance for Box Hill. Meanwhile, a pair of top five prospects locked horns in the VFL, and club-tied talent broke through into the senior WAFL grade. SANFL League & Reserves Round 17 Norwood defender […]

Scouting Notes: South falls short of Sturt upset

INACCURATE goalkicking has cost South Adelaide an upset victory over SANFL Under 18 ladder leader Sturt on Saturday, as the Panthers went down by six points at Magain Stadium. The hosts owned possession in the first half and dominated the midfield battle with 33 clearances to 19, but were unable to translate it onto the […]

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 […]

Around the Grounds: State stars soar to senior grades

SENIOR debuts were handed out across the country, as recent state representatives continue to earn higher honours. The brother of a current Saint earned his maiden cap in the SANFL, while a pair of West Perth prospects did so in the WAFL, and two Victorian over-agers turned out in the VFL. Catch up on all […]

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 […]

PROFILED | The title-winning South Australian U18 squad

SOUTH Australia broke through to claim its fifth national Under 18 title on Sunday, and its first since 2018 after capping off a stellar undefeated campaign at Marvel Stadium. Led by coach Tony Bamford, the Croweaters won all four games by an average margin of 45 points. Captain Dyson Sharp led the way and was […]

2025 AFL U18s | Squad preview: South Australia

SOUTH Australia will hope for marked improvement results-wise at this year’s Under 18 National Championships. The Croweaters get this year’s series underway on Sunday June 1 against the raging hot title favourites, but will hope their depth can put them up there with the best in the competition. >> FULL SQUAD: 2025 South Australia Under […]

Scouting Notes: 2025 South Australia U18 vs. U20

DESPITE a six-goal opening quarter, South Australia’s Under 18 side has gone down to its Under 20 counterpart by 14 points in Saturday’s annual SA Talent Clash. The more senior Croweaters skipped into the lead during term three and never looked back to salute 13.10 (88) to 11.8 (74) at Norwood Oval. Under 18 captain […]

Scouting Notes: Eagles hold off late Panthers rally

WOODVILLE-WEST Torrens notched its fourth win of the SANFL Under 18s season on Saturday, holding firm to defeat South Adelaide by 14 points at Maughan Thiem Kia Oval. The Panthers kicked five of the last six goals to add respectability to the scoreboard, but remain planted to the bottom of the ladder after six rounds. […]

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