Up the Grades: WA prospects experience derby day
A COUPLE of West Australian draft prospects got a taste for derby day in the WAFL, as they took part in the league’s WA Day clashes on Monday. Steely Green and his South Fremantle Bulldogs came out on top over their Eastern rivals, while Jedd Busslinger‘s East Perth went down to the West. Green, a […]
Up the Grades: Busslinger jets into senior debut
TOP 10 prospect Jedd Busslinger bustled his way into East Perth’s senior team on the weekend, proving undeniable after putting together an outstanding start to his WAFL Colts season. The AFL Academy member returned from those duties on Saturday as the Royals beat West Coast’s reserves by 78 points at Leederville Oval. The tall and […]
Academy stars return, debutants roll out in NAB League
AFTER a month-long recess, the NAB League returns to full-time proceedings this weekend, while a bunch of AFL Academy guns make their way back to clubland around the nation. It all kicks off under Friday night lights, as Sandringham welcomes skipper Will Ashcroft and gun forward Harry Sheezel to the side, which boasts seven debutants […]
Scouting Notes: 2022 NAB League Boys – Round 4
ROUND 4 of the 2022 NAB League Boys season brought a fruitful end to the Northern Academies’ stints, with a bumper nine games of action producing a number of outstanding individual outings. We highlight some of the top performers from each side in the latest edition of Scouting Notes. Note: All comments are opinion of the […]
2022 NAB League Boys snapshot: Round 4
ROUND 4 of the NAB League saw a mammoth nine games played across three states and territories, with three of the four Northern Academies picking up wins in their final outings for the year. Catch up on all the results, key numbers, and big performances in our Round 4 snapshot.
Round 3 NAB League action makes for Good Friday
THREE NAB League games are set to grace Good Friday this year, as Round 3 of the elite talent pathway is stretched over four days. Another bumper eight-game set of fixtures sees both Queensland academies out of action, but the two Sydney-based regions compete in a double-header at Trevor Barker Beach Oval. First up, the […]
2022 NAB League Boys Team of the Week: Round 2
A TRIO of NAB League regions boast three players apiece in the Round 2 Team of the Week, which features a representative from all 16 teams in action. After their respective victories, Sandringham, Eastern and Dandenong are the best represented clubs, with Tasmania and Northern the other teams to contribute multiple players. Check out the […]
Scouting Notes: 2022 NAB League Boys – Round 2
THE 2022 NAB League season rolled on into Round 2 on the weekend, with eight more games to feast on as many of the nation’s brightest prospects again showed their wares. With teams from four states represented, there was something for everyone. We highlight some of the top performers from each side in the latest […]
2022 NAB League Boys snapshot: Round 2
TASMANIA entered the fray as the 2022 NAB League Boys season rolled on into Round 2, with another massive eight-game weekend packed with big performances and intriguing results. Among them, we were treated to our first draw of the season. Catch up on all the action in our Round 2 snapshot.
Scouting Notes: 2021 NAB League Boys – Round 4
THE 2021 NAB League season resumed over the weekend after a month-long hiatus, with a handful of Northern Academies entering the fray and making for a bumper nine-game weekend. It meant budding AFL Draft prospects from around the nation were on full show, with some staking their claims for mid-season draft honours. Check out the […]