2025 National Under 17 Futures squad announced
THE AFL has today released a squad of 48 players set to participate in Septembers National Futures program. Selected prospects will convene in Melbourne for a three-day camp, culminating in the annual AFL Grand Final curtain-raiser at the MCG on Saturday September 27. >> SCROLL to see the full squad Each state and territory is […]
Scouting Notes: 2025 AFL Under 17 Futures – Vic Metro vs. Queensland
VIC METRO made it a Victorian double on Saturday after defeating Queensland by 26 points in their Under 17 Futures clash at Casey Fields. The Vics led at every break and weathered the Maroons’ challenge early in term three to run out 12.11 (83) to 8.9 (57) victors in Cranbourne East. >> Scouting Notes: Vic […]
PREVIEW | 2025 Under 17 Futures trials
THE 2025 Under 17 Futures trials are set to go down on Saturday, with Casey Fields setting the scene for the annual double-header. Vic Country plays host to NSW/ACT at 10:30am in Cranbourne East, before Vic Metro locks horns with Queensland at 12:45pm. Both games will be streamed live on YouTube. >> SQUADS: 2025 Under […]
Up the Grades: Redlegs step up to Reserves level
STATE representatives from around the country stepped up the grades to make their debut senior appearances, most notably down at Norwood. A pair of Northern Academy-tied prospects broke into the VFL grade, while one West Australian youngster impressed in search of a League recall. >> VFL Player Focus: Tyan Prindable (Brisbane Lions) SANFL A quartet […]
Around the Grounds: State stars soar to senior grades
SENIOR debuts were handed out across the country, as recent state representatives continue to earn higher honours. The brother of a current Saint earned his maiden cap in the SANFL, while a pair of West Perth prospects did so in the WAFL, and two Victorian over-agers turned out in the VFL. Catch up on all […]
Scouting Notes: 2025 Coates Talent League – Round 6
A MAMMOTH round of action in the Coates Talent League Boys competition saw eight matches take place across three days and three states. We cast our eyes across each game and some of the players that caught the eye. All notes are the opinion of the individual author.
2025 CTL | Round 5 Team of the Week
GOLD COAST Suns Academy narrowly edged out state rivals Brisbane Lions Academy for the most players in our Coates Talent League Team of the Week for Round 5. The Suns notched up five representatives, with the Lions and Murray Bushrangers both totalling four, while Northern Knights (three) were also prominent among the nine teams that […]
Scouting Notes: 2025 Coates Talent League – Round 5
MATCHES played across numerous states made for plenty of opportunities for recruiters to see the top AFL Draft talent in action through the Coates Talent League Boys competition. Fronting up for Round 5, a host of National Academy members made their returns to respective sides as the AFL club-aligned Northern Academies won all four matches […]
PREVIEW | 2025 Coates Talent League: Northern Academies
AFTER the first block of the Coates Talent League season was completed, it is time for the Northern Academies to take centre stage. Fresh off their own Academy Series, the five programs enter the fray between Rounds 4-7 to test their mettle against the best from down south. Get to know each Academy. >> State […]
Updated: The top 2026 AFL Draft prospects
SEASON 2025 is just around the corner, and for a bunch of budding AFL Draft prospects across the nation, it represents another chance to impress. Having named 10 2008-born players to watch following last year’s Under 16 National Championships, we’ve updated the list ahead of their bottom-age campaigns. Scroll down to find another dozen or […]
