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Scouting Notes: 2026 AFL U18s – Vic Country vs. South Australia

SOUTH Australia has ended its Under 18 title defence on a positive note after beating Vic Country by a single point in Ballarat on Wednesday. The Croweaters overcame an inaccurate start and early Victorian onslaught to get over the line via a minor score off the boot of captain Kodah Edwards. After Vic Country’s run […]

Scouting Notes: Rebels get it done in dour conditions

GWV REBELS snapped a two-game losing streak in style, getting the better of Murray Bushrangers in typically stifling Craigieburn conditions on Saturday. The Rebels did most of their damage after half time, kicking six goals to one to run out comfortable 49-point victors. It was no surprise to see Rebels captain and first round prospect […]

Vic Country locks in 2026 AFL U18s squad

A STAR-STUDDED Vic Country outfit – headlined by potential number one pick Cody Walker and a host of top-end talents particularly from the Gippsland region – is ready to go ahead of next week’s AFL Under 18 Championships. Vic Country take on the Allies up in Blacktown to kick off proceedings, and have named a […]

Scouting Notes: Drever dominates in Rebels’ runaway win

MIDFIELDER Ethan Drever was the star of the show as his GWV Rebels ran out 23-point winners over the Northern Territory Academy at TIO Stadium on Saturday. The rising prospect led all comers with 31 disposals and booted two goals as the Rebels shook off their weary legs to salute up in Darwin. Having conceded […]

Scouting Notes: Power defender surges in stocks

THE ANNUAL Country triple-header in Bendigo kicked off Round 4 of the Talent League on Friday, with the hosts beaten by Gippsland in game one. Power key defender Clancy Snell was a standout, continuing to elevate his stocks among the pool of talls. We took note of the top prospects and performers. >> Scouting Notes: […]

Scouting Notes: 2026 Talent League – Round 2

ROUND 2 of the 2026 Talent League season was headlined by top prospects strutting their stuff in high-number performances, while others produced breakout games or stepped up in the absence of star teammates. We had eyes on all seven games across the weekend, taking note of the best prospects and performers. >> Round 2: Snapshot […]

Snapshot: 2026 Talent League – Round 2

QUEENSLAND’S academies entered the fray in Round 2 of the Talent League season, which offered up a mixed bag of boilovers, thumpings, and thrilling finishes. With play spread across seven different venues across the weekend, catch up on all the big performances and key numbers in a snapshot.