WAFLW Player Focus: Amy Franklin (Claremont)
PLAYING a crucial role in her sides win against South Fremantle, WA’s Amy Franklin continued what has been an impressive year where she has announced herself as one of the top WA prospects in the upcoming 2021 AFLW Draft. A representative at Under 19’s level for WA in the recent National Championships, Franklin has shown […]
2021 VFL Player Focus: Ned Moyle (Oakleigh Chargers/Collingwood VFL)
MID-SEASON draft fancy Ned Moyle has taken to senior football with aplomb in 2021, rising steeply to become one of the premium rucks available. The 19-year-old ruck is now three games deep into his Victorian Football League (VFL) career with Collingwood, having managed the same amount of NAB League outings with Oakleigh Chargers. He also […]
Compare the Pair: Finn Callaghan / Josh Sinn (Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro)
THE Sandringham Dragons have produced a great number of high-end prospects over the years, whether it be those who are touted from a long way out, or players who bolt into contention with undeniable form in their draft seasons. 2021 is no different, with line-breaking movers Josh Sinn and Finn Callaghan fitting perfectly into said […]
2021 VFL Player Focus: Tyler Sonsie (Eastern Ranges/Box Hill Hawks)
TOP five AFL Draft prospect Tyler Sonsie became one of the few 18-year-old NAB Leaguers to break through for a Victorian Football League (VFL) berth on Saturday, debuting for the Box Hill Hawks in their 37-point loss to Werribee. The Eastern Ranges talent is a silky midfielder with clean skills and an eye for goal, […]
SANFL League Player Focus: Matthew Roberts (South Adelaide/South Australia)
SOUTH Adelaide midfielder Matthew Roberts broke through for his maiden SANFL League outing on Saturday, joining fellow top 10 AFL Draft candidate Jason Horne in the Panthers’ seven-point win over Woodville-West Torrens (WWT). The hard-working youngster earned his call-up though sheer domination in the Under 18s, where he averaged 32 disposals, 6.3 clearances, and almost […]
QAFLW Player Focus: Smith’s star quality evident ahead of Coorparoo clash
YOU couldn’t watch Maroochydore’s Round 7 QAFL Women’s match against Aspley and not be amazed by Bella Smith. From the very first bounce, the hard running midfielder was in everything. From a brutal don’t argue, to a goal saving tackle, the first quarter belonged to Smith, and she didn’t slow down from there. Her spread […]
SANFL Under 18s Player Focus: Arlo Draper (South Adelaide/South Australia)
SOUTH Adelaide’s Arlo Draper is a prospect who has garnered a fair bit of intrigue this year. The dynamic midfielder-forward is rated highly by most keen draft watchers, but proved a glaring omission from the AFL Academy squad which was recently dismantled by Geelong VFL. While 24 of the nation’s best and brightest talents looked […]
VFLW Player focus: Elizabeth Snell (Essendon)
IT might not have ended in the result the Bombers might have liked, but Essendon teenager Elizabeth Snell was again busy in her debut season at the state league level. Sharing her duties between Bendigo Pioneers and the VFL Women’s competition, Snell opted to continue her stay at the state league level rather than play […]
NAB League Player Focus: Toby Conway (Geelong Falcons)
GEELONG Falcons ruck, Toby Conway is a prospect on the rise having recently been added to the AFL Academy squad ahead of their clash with Geelong VFL. The 204cm bigman has returned a promising start to the season, averaging a tick under 16 disposals and 28 hitouts across three NAB League outings, making him one […]
SANFL Player Focus: No first round blues for Sturt’s Morgan Ferres
ATHLETIC Sturt youngster Morgan Ferres is a member of the 2021 State Talent Hub, and one of the most highly-rated South Australian forwards in this year’s draft class. His season commenced on Friday at Unley Oval when Sturt came up against Woodville-West Torrens, and he started the year in blistering form. With six goals, ten […]
