Scouting Notes: Swans sink Falcons in battle of the birds
THE SYDNEY Swans Academy capped off an undefeated Talent League stint, defeating Geelong by 75 points in Blacktown on Saturday afternoon. Sporting new numbers and a flashy red kit, the hosts piled on five goals in each quarter to canter to a sixth-straight victory, 20.9 (129) to 7.12 (54). In a ruthless scoring display, the […]
Scouting Notes: Swans soar past early Ranges peak
THE SYDNEY Swans Academy improved to a flawless 5-0 record after their second half demolition of Eastern Ranges at the Kennedy Community Centre on Saturday afternoon. Forward Benjamin Pignatelli spearheaded the 46-point win over last year’s premiers with a haul of seven-straight goals. After leaking 10 scoring shots in the opening term, the Swans’ accuracy […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 Summer Series – Giants Academy vs. Swans Academy
THE SYDNEY Swans Academy has secured a Summer Series sweep, improving to 3-0 after beating the Greater Western Sydney (GWS) Giants Academy by 70 points on Sunday. A five-goal to one opening quarter set the tone in what was a dominant victory at Blacktown International Sportspark. The Swans carried on from their fast start to […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 Summer Series – Swans Academy vs. AFL Sydney U22
THE SYDNEY Swans Academy has maintained its perfect record in the 2026 Summer Series after defeating the AFL Sydney Under 22s by 62 points at Henson Park on Saturday. After conceding the first goal and going without one in the opening term, the Swans set up their victory with the next 12 majors. Returning star […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 Summer Series – Swans Academy vs. AFL Canberra U22
THE SWANS Academy was victorious in its opening Summer Series clash on Saturday, defeating the AFL Canberra Under 22 outfit by 31 points at Henson Park. Three unanswered first quarter goals set the platform for the more junior side, as they withstood each challenge to salute 8.11 (59) to 4.4 (28). It only took the […]
AFL Draft | Top club-tied prospects for 2026
AFTER what was pegged as the most compromised draft in history, the consensus top two prospects for next year are both already tied to AFL clubs. There is plenty of value for all clubs, though, with a range of father-son, Next Generation Academy (NGA), and Northern Academy prospects showing their wares. >> 26 for 2026: […]
