Scouting Notes: Fast-starting Dragons capitalise on Cannons’ misfire
SANDRINGHAM Dragons’ quest to make a fifth-straight Talent League decider remains alive after knocking off the higher-ranked Calder Cannons in Wildcard Round. A fast start saw the Dragons pile on six goals to one in the opening term, setting up the 48-point win at Preston City Oval on Saturday. The Dragons capitalised on Calder’s early […]
2026 AFL National Futures squads announced
THE AFL has today announced the National Futures squads for both the boys and girls pathway programs, with the high-performance environment designed to help fast-track some of the most promising young draft prospects. All players selected in the Futures programs are born in 2009 and therefore eligible for their respective 2027 drafts, with the more […]
Scouting Notes: Bewick stars as Cannons crush Rebels
CALDER Cannons were overwhelmingly clinical in their 50-point win over the Greater Western Victoria (GWV) Rebels at Highgate Recreation Reserve on Saturday afternoon. The home side led from go to woah, making better of an equal amount of scoring shots (27) in the 18.9 (117) to 8.19 (67) victory. A host of club-tied and bottom-age […]
Scouting Notes: Cannons chalk up thumping win over Ranges
A BUNCH of Essendon-tied prospects filled their boots in Calder Cannons’ 49-point win over Eastern Ranges on Saturday. The victors’ engine room was stacked with prolific father-son and Next Generation Academy (NGA) hopefuls eligible for the next two drafts, and they all showed out in Round 20. The Cannons kicked clear during the mid-stages of […]
Scouting Notes: Cannons clinch thriller after final siren
CALDER Cannons have snatched a last gasp win over Tasmania in Hobart on Sunday, with Thomas Lincoln‘s goal after the siren delivering the four points. Scores were tied after Lincoln put two previous set shots wide, but he hit the target with his third to see the Cannons salute by six points. In what was […]
Scouting Notes: Bottom-agers star as Ranges pip Cannons
EASTERN Ranges did just enough to notch a third win on the bounce, defeating Calder Cannons by three points in their Round 17 clash at Highgate Recreation Reserve on Saturday. The margin never entered double-digits for either side throughout what was a closely run contest, dominated by bottom-age talent. We took note of the top […]
Scouting Notes: Dragons come up clutch to quell Cannons
SANDRINGHAM Dragons snapped a four-game losing streak by defeating the Calder Cannons by seven points in Craigieburn on Sunday. The Round 15 clash was tightly contested from go to woah, and the Dragons were made to withstand Calder’s fourth quarter push to get back on the winners list. Prospects from every age group shone for […]
PREVIEW | 2026 AFL Under 18 National Championships
THE 2026 AFL Under 18 National Championships are set to get underway tomorrow, as South Australia begins its title defence over in Western Australia. Before the action gets underway, get the lowdown on how each squad is shaping up, and which players you should be keeping a close eye on. >> NEED TO KNOW: 2026 […]
Knights dominate Vic Metro Under 18 squad
NORTHERN Knights boast a high of nine representative in the 2026 Vic Metro Under 18 squad, which features 29 players from across the six regions. Currently unbeaten atop the Talent League latter, the Knights have had four players earn their way in from outside of the original summer squad. >> SCROLL to see the full […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 Talent League – Round 3
A BUMPER day of Talent League football saw Good Friday host all six Round 3 fixtures, which in turn threw up some thrilling encounters. Amongst the thrill of a tight finish were prospects pushing for higher honours. We took note of the best talent from each game in our weekly Scouting Notes.
