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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 […]

National U18 Championships preview: South Australia

By: Jamie Morgan and David Chapman For South Australia (SA), the U18 Championships kick off with their first game versus Western Australia at the home of Port Adelaide – Alberton Oval. With it widely to be considered the “super draft”, it is expected that a number of the SA talent will feature inside the Top […]

South Australia weekly wrap: National Championships countdown

WITH the National AFL Under 18 Championships kicking off this week, South Australia’s Under 18s side had a victory over West Adelaide Reserves, while other prospects stood out across the three levels of the South Australian National Football League (SANFL). SA UNDER 18 Things are getting serious now for our Under 18 SA hopefuls with […]

South Australia weekly wrap: Under 18 squad trimmed

IT WAS a busy weekend for all of South Australia’s young talent with selection in the final squad up for grabs and those vying for their spot being put through their paces. The SA squad took on Glenelg Reserves, with some of the SA squad members lining up for the Tigers. SA Under 18 Trial […]

South Australia announces final 42-man squad for National Championships

SOUTH Australia has confirmed its 42-man squad for the upcoming National Under 18 Championships today.After an internal trial game at Thebarton Oval on Sunday, the initial squad of 52 was cut to 42 ahead of the championships, with many bottom-agers making way in the side. Among the names to look out for are Woodville-West Torrens’ […]

Scouting notes: SANFL Internal Trial

SOUTH Australia’s most talented Under 18s players took to the field in an internal trial on the weekend to help selectors narrow down the Croweaters squad for the upcoming National Under 18 Championships. On a beautiful Sunday morning at Thebarton Oval in perfect conditions the preliminary U18 squad went through its paces in a selection […]

South Australia weekly wrap: Prospects battle it out following naming of initial U18 squad

WITH the initial squad named ahead of the National Under 18 National Championships, the brightest South Australian prospects continued to battle it out across all South Australian National Football League (SANFL) levels and school footy in their bid to make the final team. League: Glenelg defeated West Adelaide and it was the Milera show with Terry booting […]

Watch this space: Names to keep an eye on

AFTER the release of the first edition of our Power Rankings for the year on Monday, we have had a look at a handful of names of players that could make their way up the order by season’s end. For some, injury has halted their progression so far this season, while for others, they have […]

South Australia weekly wrap: Draft hopefuls make most of senior debuts

WITH Round 5 of the South Australian National Football League (SANFL) completed, we review the performances of the potential draft prospects for 2018 across all levels. It should be noted that due to the ANZAC Day games held on Wednesday, it was not a full round of matches. League: Jackson Hately continued his fine midfield […]

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