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Up the Grades: Redlegs step up to Reserves level

STATE representatives from around the country stepped up the grades to make their debut senior appearances, most notably down at Norwood. A pair of Northern Academy-tied prospects broke into the VFL grade, while one West Australian youngster impressed in search of a League recall. >> VFL Player Focus: Tyan Prindable (Brisbane Lions) SANFL A quartet […]

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 […]

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 […]

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