Western Australia hold on against Allies to claim third
WESTERN Australia has held on in the final round of the National Under 18 Championships to finish third on the overall tally with two wins from four games. The Black Swans looked like having an impressive victory following a huge first half, which saw them pile on eight goals to four and open up a […]
National U18 Championships previews: Round 5
IN the final stanza of the National Under 18 Championships, all roads lead to Etihad Stadium where the Allies take on Western Australia, and Vic Metro hosts South Australia in an enticing double header. Vic Metro and South Australia become the headline act with the winner-takes-all mentality given the title is on the line for […]
Western Australia grabs first win in 32-point victory over Vic Country
WESTERN Australia has ensured it will not finish bottom of the table in the National AFL Under 18 Championships after defeating fellow winless side Vic Country by 32 points at GMHBA Stadium on Friday. The Black Swans looked to have the contest under control for the most part, courtesy of a brilliant first quarter, but […]
Scouting notes: Vic Country vs. Western Australia
AFTER releasing our team notes on the Allies and South Australian match last night, we had a number of writers take a look at the Vic Country and Western Australia match. Scott Dougan, James Goller and Callum Thomson watched the Vic Country side closely, while Peter Williams and Lenny Fogliani took notes on the West Australian team. Vic Country vs. Western Australia Vic Country: […]
Weekend previews: National U18 Championships – Round 4
IN what will be a big five days for the most talented Under 18s in the country, the National AFL Championships continue tomorrow in the first of two double headers in Victoria. Tomorrow, teams clash at GMHBA Stadium in Geelong before reconvening next Wednesday at Etihad Stadium. Vic Metro has the bye tomorrow, while Vic […]
West Australian weekly wrap: Peel Thunder draw closer to top
PEEL Thunder has kept pace with top-of-the-table Swan Districts after a solid victory on the weekend, while Subiaco is not going away either following a 40-point win over East Perth. Claremont 7.9 (51) defeated West Perth 7.7 (49) Claremont has survived a close encounter to knock off West Perth by two points on the weekend. […]
Potential number ones make it win number one for Vic Metro
TWO players in contention for the number one pick in the next two years’ National Drafts put Western Australia to the sword up forward, as Vic Metro recorded an 18-point win in its first game of the National Under 18s Championships. Sandringham Dragons key position swingman Ben King, one of a number of players vying […]
Scouting notes: South Australia vs. Western Australia
THE National Championships kicked off yesterday, with South Australia having an imposing 89-point win over Western Australia. Here are the scouting notes by Tom Wyman and David Chapman from that game. South Australia: #14 – Izak Rankine As usual Rankine was creative and dangerous, and with his five inside 50s helping to setup his teammates. […]
South Australian talent shines with West Australian smashing
SOUTH Australia has kicked off its 2018 National AFL Under 18 Championships in superb style with a comprehensive 89-point victory against Western Australia. Lead by star-bound talent Jack Lukosius, the Croweaters were dominant across all areas, as South Australia’s top-end talent was formidable throughout the match. South Australian captain Luke Valente heavily justified his selection […]
WA announces initial Under 18 Championships squad
WESTERN Australia has announced the initial squad for the National AFL Under 18 Championships to be played across June and July. The WA State Academy features 38 players, with a second intake of Under 18s players set to occur in the coming weeks. The announcement came in the same week South Australia announced its extended […]