2017 AFL Academy squads named
Vic Country midfielder James Worpel heads the list of inclusions for the 2016/17 AFL Academy squad that was named today. Worpel missed selection for the Level One squad in 2015, but after a stellar Under 18 Championship for Vic Country averaging 15 disposals, he was added into the Level Two squad. The eligible squad for next […]
South Australia crowned as U16 Division One champions
SOUTH AUSTRALIA claimed their fourth Division One Under 16 title, after an undefeated carnival on the Gold Coast concluding last week. South Australia narrowly accounted for Western Australia in the opening round, before defeating both Victorian teams to finish on top of the Division One ladder. Norwood’s speedy midfielder Mihail Lochowiak was strong in all three […]
All eyes on the future as the Under 16 champs continue this weekend
The significance of Under 16 and Futures (U17s) games have gone up a notch in 2016 due to the added ability for clubs to trade future draft picks. The new concept came in force in 2015, pivotal in trades such as Adam Trealoar to Collingwood and Lachie Henderson to Geelong. AFL clubs sent scouts across […]
