AFL Draft prospects name their idols
PRESEASON testing is nearing completion, which means plenty of budding AFL Draft prospects are fast approaching season proper. Having flown to all parts of Australia for each testing day, Rookie Me Central asked a bunch of top-agers one pertinent question – who do you mould your game on? >> SCROLL for all player comparisons While […]
Allan, WA prospects out to prove a point
WEST Australian draft prospect Bo Allan says he and his often “overlooked” state teammates are out to prove a point in 2024. The Peel Thunder defender overcame an Achilles strain to star at the recent WAFL preseason testing event, where he placed third in the agility test. The versatile 191cm prospect is bullish about the […]
Champion proves no challenge too steep
SUBIACO prospect Malakai Champion is one of the top West Australian talents in 2024. The electric small forward has featured at the forefront of his state’s pathway since bursting onto the scene at the 2022 Under 16 National Championships, where he earned All Australian honours. Fast forward to this year, and after a terrific bottom-aged […]
Western Australia announces 2023/24 Summer squads
WESTERN Australia Football Commission (WAFC) released the finalised lists of the initial Summer squads for both the boys and girls programs. The players featured include a host of talents that featured at the 2023 AFL/W Under 18 and Under 16 Championships. The squads feature 38 boys and 32 girls who were selected to partake, ranging […]
Scouting Notes: 2023 AFL Under 17 Futures
THE AFL’s annual Under 17 Futures showcase was decided by just three points on Saturday, with Team Naitanui holding on to defeat Team Selwood at the MCG. A slew of the best draft prospects for 2024 stepped out on the big stage, and made note on how every player afield fared. >> PROFILED: 2023 AFL […]
PROFILED | 2023 AFL Under 17 Futures squad
THE AFL last week announced the 46-player squad set to take part in this year’s Under 17 Futures showcase. We’ve profiled each prospect to help you get to know them before they take to the MCG on AFL Grand Final day. >> Details: AFL Under 17 Futures squad announced SOUTH AUSTRALIA (8): Ben Camporeale (Glenelg)Midfielder […]
Scouting Notes: 2023 WAFL Colts – Semi Finals
CLAREMONT advanced to this year’s decider, while East Fremantle knocked off Subiaco in week two of the WAFL Colts finals series. The pair of semi-finals were split on Saturday and Sunday, and we noted some of the top performers from each game.
WAFL Colts MOTR: Round 16 – East Perth vs. Subiaco
SUBIACO has taken another step towards securing a WAFL Colts top three birth, after holding off the fast-finishing East Perth by a solitary point in at entertaining clash at Leederville Oval. After leading by 26-points early in the final quarter, the Lions withstood a late charge from the Royals to finish in front and move […]
WAFL Colts MOTR: Round 15 – Subiaco vs. Perth
SUBIACO became the first WAFL Colts side to knock off Perth in 2023, as the two sides locked horns at Leederville Oval on Saturday. In a fiery top three clash, the Lions led at every break and beat the ill-disciplined Demons by 19 points to tighten up the minor premiership race. Western Australia’s Under 18 […]
Scouting Notes: 2022 WAFL Colts Round 17
PEEL Thunder drew level with top spot on the WAFL Colts ladder after a 34-point win over fellow top five side South Fremantle, while Claremont downed Perth by 30 points to keep in touch with the top five. We noted some of the top performers from either clash, before taking a look around the grounds […]