Scouting Notes: North ruck stars as Roosters crow
AFTER a tight first three quarters, North Adelaide kicked away to a 59-point win over South Adelaide at Prospect Oval on Sunday. Having led by 17, 18, and 22 points at the first three breaks respectively, the Roosters kicked seven goals to two thereafter to win comfortably. The match was headlined by an imposing performance from […]
2025 AFL U18s | Prospects pushing for promotion
A PAIR of Victorian squad inclusions headline the players pushing for representative promotions ahead of this weekend’s double-header at Marvel Stadium. Namely, Dandenong Stingrays powerhouse JayDe Varlet has earned a Vic Country call-up in preparation for the clash against South Australia on Sunday. The explosive midfielder-forward picked up 19 disposals and five inside 50s as […]
Revisited: ‘The most compromised draft in history’
THERE was, and continues to be plenty of noise surrounding just how compromised this year’s AFL Draft is shaping up to be. Every second emerging ‘top 25’ talent seems to be tied to a club, and recruiters came into the year matching that notion with around half of the best 50 players being off limits. […]
Path to the title: South Australia Under 18s
SOUTH Australia is on track to take out its first Under 18 title since 2018, where the squad was studded with star talent. The Croweaters produced six All-Australians and five first round draft picks that year, including the big three of Jack Lukosius (pick two), Izak Rankine (three), and Connor Rozee (five). This year, led […]
The Next 10: June 2025 Power Rankings
WITH 20 prospects brought to the fore in our June Power Rankings, plenty of questions flooded in about those who missed out. From players who dropped out of our May rankings, to strong National Championships performers and club-tied talent, we highlight the next 10 on our list. >> TOP 20: June 2025 Power Rankings Lachlan […]
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 […]
SANFL U18s: Double Blues create buffer atop U18 ladder
STURT has set itself apart atop the SANFL Under 18s ladder after a 52-point win over Norwood on Friday afternoon. The Double Blues shot into the lead with nine goals to three in the opening half, going on to keep Norwood to a single goal at one end of Thomas Farms Oval. >> SCROLL to […]
South Australia finalises Under 18 squad
SOUTH Australia has announced its 34-player squad for the upcoming Under 18 National Championships. Seven changes have been made to the summer training hub, with Central District and South Adelaide boasting a high of six representatives apiece. >> SCROLL to see the full squad The Croweaters, coming off a 1-3 record in last year’s carnival, […]
Scouting Notes: Eagles soar atop SANFL U18s ladder
WOODVILLE-West Torrens has set itself apart atop the SANFL Under 18 ladder after Round 4, where the Eagles defeated Norwood by 40 points at Maughan Thiem Kia Oval. After skipping away to a 39-point lead at the main break, the home side made it 52 at three-quarter time to set up the convincing win. The […]
SANFL U18s | Eagles claw to grand final rematch victory
WOODVILLE-West Torrens has hung on to defeat Central District by three points in a nailbiting end their SANFL Under 18s Grand Final rematch on Sunday. The Eagles led at every break and took a 23-point buffer into three-quarter time, but were very nearly overrun by the rampant Bulldogs. >> SCROLL for the results, ladder, and […]
