Up the Grades: Talent League prospects make VFL debuts
COATES Talent League prospects continue to filter through the Victorian Football League (VFL), with a handful making their state league debuts over the weekend. Bendigo Pioneers swingman Jobe Shanahan was the main event as he made his maiden appearance for Essendon in Round 19. The versatile tall, who has settled up forward this year, booted […]
Around the Grounds: Tigers put one hand on minor premiership
By: Michael Alvaro CLAREMONT has moved one step closer to securing the WAFL Colts minor premiership after defeating Peel Thunder by 17 points on Saturday. The Tigers now sit 12 points clear atop the table with three home-and-away rounds left to play, albeit also having a game in hand. The reigning premiers led at every […]
2024 AFL National Draft Combine list revealed
THE AFL has today released a list of 65 players invited to this year’s National Draft Combine, set to take place in Melbourne from Friday October 4 to Sunday October 6. Rookie Me will again conduct the fitness testing, which includes the vertical and running vertical jumps, 20-metre sprint, agility test, and the 2km time […]
Around the Grounds: WA state stars make senior debuts
A PAIR of West Australian Under 18 representatives made their WAFL League debuts over the weekend, and both left an impression on the state league. Namely, they were Claremont’s Hamish Davis and Subiaco’s Malakai Champion, who only recently combined in the same state forwardline. Davis turned out for the Tigers in their emphatic 59-point rebound […]
WAFL Player Focus: Malakai Champion (Subiaco)
ONE of Western Australia’s most dazzling draft prospects, Malakai Champion, got his first taste of senior football for Subiaco on Saturday, impressing with three goals in the Lions’ 19-point win over West Coast. The livewire small forward was emphatic with his impact, working hard to create opportunities for not only himself, but also his teammates […]
Scouting Notes: 2024 AFL U18s – Western Australia vs. Vic Metro
VIC METRO stormed home to a 33-point win over Western Australia at Optus Stadium on Sunday, remaining undefeated in the 2024 Under 18 National Championships. While the Sandgropers continue to uncover talent, the Victorians’ class rose to the occasion and dominate our Scouting Notes. >> Match report: Cream rises to the top as Metro sinks […]
Cream rises to the top as Metro sinks Sandgropers
VIC METRO has marched to a 33-point victory over Western Australia at Optus Stadium today, moving to 2-0 in the AFL Under 18 National Championships. The visitors booted seven of the game’s last eight goals, including a run of six in a row across terms three and four, in the 15.16 (106) to 10.13 (73) […]
Scouting Notes: 2024 AFL U18s – Allies vs. Western Australia
FOUR unanswered final quarter goals were enough to get the Allies home by 20 points against Western Australia in their thrilling clash at Blacktown International Sportspark on Sunday. We highlight the top prospects and performers from either side in the latest edition of Scouting Notes. >> Match report: Allies on the board after downing plucky […]
Allies on the board after downing plucky Black Ducks
FOUR unanswered final quarter goals have seen the Allies post the first win of their Under 18 National Championships title defence today, defeating Western Australia by 20 points at Blacktown International Sportspark. Playing with a point to prove, the plucky Black Ducks fought hard and led by five points heading into the final break, but […]
Scouting Notes: WA U18s vs. Claremont
WESTERN Australia’s Under 18 side notched an impressive 33-point victory over Claremont’s Reserves in their second and final trial on Saturday. Taking to Mineral Resources Park, the Black Swans kicked away with seven goals to two after being level pegging at half-time to win 12.10 (82) to 7.7 (49). The result comes after last week’s […]
