Up the Grades: Top pick contender shines in VFL debut
PICK one contender Cooper Duff-Tytler was among the big name debutants across the state leagues this past weekend, boosting his stocks with three goals for Essendon. Elsewhere, a star bottom-ager kicked the winning goal in the SANFL, while a West Australian draft bolter broke through at senior level. SANFL SANFL League & Reserves Round 18 […]
Up the Grades: Dovaston shines on VFL debut
EASTERN Ranges forward Lachy Dovaston was among the latest batch of state league debutants over the weekend, impressing in a lively performance for Box Hill. Meanwhile, a pair of top five prospects locked horns in the VFL, and club-tied talent broke through into the senior WAFL grade. SANFL League & Reserves Round 17 Norwood defender […]
WAFL Colts Player Focus: Koby Evans (Perth)
PERTH prospect Koby Evans made his return to action over the weekend, having missed most of the year due to back stress fractures. The explosive midfielder-forward made an impression with 28 disposals and two goals in Round 1 of the Colts season, but has only played one National Academy game since. Evans is a member […]
RECAP | 2025 AFL U18s: Western Australia
WESTERN Australia endured an inconsistent Under 18 National Championships campaign, having two thrilling results countered by a couple of heavy losses. The Sandgropers got on the board in game one before ending with a 1-3 record, led by their fearless leader and a depth of emerging prospects. >> FULL SQUAD: 2025 Western Australia Under 18s […]
2025 AFL U18s | Squad preview: Western Australia
WESTERN Australia boasts a quality starting midfield and plenty of flair in its forwardline heading into the Under 18 National Championships. Despite a few key injuries, the Black Swans will be keen to built off a 2024 campaign which proved many doubters wrong despite the 1-3 overall record. >> FULL SQUAD: 2025 Western Australia Under […]
Scouting Notes: AFL Academy vs. Coburg VFL
THE AFL Academy has won its second of two showcase games for 2025 after defeating Coburg by 23 points at Whitten Oval on Sunday. Classy Geelong Falcons defender Josh Lindsay was named best afield after racking up 25 disposals and seven rebound 50s, boosting his stocks as a top 10 prospect. >> SCROLL for full […]
PREVIEW | AFL Academy vs. Coburg VFL
THE AFL Academy will convene for its second of two showcase fixtures on Sunday in a clash against Coburg at Whitten Oval. After fighting back in a 13-point loss to Richmond’s VFL affiliate a fortnight ago, the elite Under 18 squad will try its hand against a standalone club boasting Mid-Season Draft prospects. >> SCROLL […]
Western Australia finalises Under 18 squad
THE 2025 West Australian Under 18 squad has been announced, with the 35 included players set to be unleashed at this year’s National Championships. Eight train-on players will also join the group once a week with hopes of being elevated to the final roster. >> SCROLL to see the full squad & train-ons Selectors have […]
PREVIEW | AFL Academy vs. Richmond VFL
WHILE Gather Round rages on over in Adelaide, the AFL Academy will converge in Melbourne for the first of two exhibition matches. Richmond VFL is the Under 18 outfit’s first opponent, with the matchup slated for Sunday afternoon at RSEA Park. Coburg is up next at Whitten Oval on Sunday April 27. >> SCROLL for […]
Scouting Notes | Royals, Bulldogs kick off Colts season with wins
WESTERN Australia’s best and brightest junior prospects begun 2025 campaigns over the weekend as the WAFL Colts season got underway. East Perth and South Fremantle were among the teams to achieve a winning start, and we highlighted some of the top performers from either match. AROUND THE GROUNDS In the clash between Peel Thunder and […]
