Scouting Notes: Swans and Giants impress in emphatic wins
THE SWANS Academy moved to 4-0 in their Talent League stint after a comfortable 40-point road win over Oakleigh on Saturday. The success continued for NSW-based academies on Sunday, as the Giants thumped Murray to the tune of 77 points in somewhat of a local rivalry game in Lavington. We took note of the top […]
Scouting Notes: NSW Academies reign supreme in Blacktown
THE SWANS Academy continued their unbeaten Talent League streak with a thumping 71-point win over Tasmania in Round 6. In what was the opening game of a double-header at Blacktown ISP, the Swans ran riot with over 30 scoring shots to salute 17.15 (117) to 6.10 (46). We took note of the top prospects and […]
Scouting Notes: States share spoils in Academy double-header
THE NORTHERN Academies converged on Blacktown for a double-header in Round 4 of the Talent League on Saturday. Game one saw the Swans secure a rampant 80-point victory over the Suns, before the Lions got one back for Queensland by seeing off the Giants to the tune of 27 points. We took note of the […]
State(s) in Focus: Hypothetical Allies squad
A CHANGE in the Allies selection process has seen no preseason camp held this year for the budding squad of players ranging from the Northern Territory, NSW/ACT, Queensland, and Tasmania. Instead, they will come together for trials in June, ahead of the 2026 Under 18 National Championships. >> SCROLL to see the full hypothetical squad […]
AFL Draft | Top club-tied prospects for 2026
AFTER what was pegged as the most compromised draft in history, the consensus top two prospects for next year are both already tied to AFL clubs. There is plenty of value for all clubs, though, with a range of father-son, Next Generation Academy (NGA), and Northern Academy prospects showing their wares. >> 26 for 2026: […]
Scouting Notes: 2025 Under 17 Futures – Vic Country vs. NSW/ACT
VIC COUNTRY defeated NSW/ACT by 10 points in their Under 17 Futures trial on Saturday morning, in the first game of a double-header at Casey Fields. The Vics broke away to a 20-point lead at the final break and held on as the Rams charged home, saluting 9.12 (66) to 8.8 (56) in ideal conditions. […]
2025 Summer Series recap: Sydney Swans Academy
THE SYDNEY Swans Academy went undefeated in this year’s Summer Series, accounting for all comers by an average winning margin of 37 points. Boasting two National Academy members and three potential first round prospects, there is plenty to be excited about for fans of the red and white. RESULTS RECORD: 3-0 | WWW | 205.3% […]
