Up the Grades: Star bottom-agers break through
A PAIR of promising bottom-agers were among the weekend’s state league debutants, headlined by star 2026 prospect Dougie Cochrane. Elsewhere, West Coast blooded another club-tied talent in the WAFL, and a Victorian dasher impressed in his maiden VFL appearance for Richmond. SANFL League & Reserves Round 16 Central District bottom-ager Dougie Cochrane was the talk […]
PROFILED | 2025 AFL Under 18 All-Australian team
THE 2025 AFL Under 18 All-Australian team was announced last week, with 23 of the country’s brightest prospects rewarded for their feats on the representative stage. Seven title-winning South Australians made the cut after their undefeated campaign, and are among those profiled below. >> REVEALED: 2025 AFL Under 18 All-Australian team Back Pocket: Jacob FarrowWestern […]
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 […]
PROFILED | The title-winning South Australian U18 squad
SOUTH Australia broke through to claim its fifth national Under 18 title on Sunday, and its first since 2018 after capping off a stellar undefeated campaign at Marvel Stadium. Led by coach Tony Bamford, the Croweaters won all four games by an average margin of 45 points. Captain Dyson Sharp led the way and was […]
Scouting Notes: 2025 AFL U18s – Vic Country vs. South Australia
SOUTH Australia has claimed its first Under 18 title since 2018 after dismantling Vic Country to the tune of 34 points on Sunday. The Croweaters thus completed an undefeated National Championships, with captain and top prospect Dyson Sharp taking out the state’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) award. Vic Country did well to hang with the […]
Rising Stocks: Nairn the name on recruiters’ lips
SOUTH Australia moved to 3-0 in this year’s National Championships with a comprehensive 76-point win over Western Australia on Sunday. Needless to say, talent is booming in the state and many prospects continue to rise up draft boards. We highlight seven Croweaters who boosted their stocks in game three. >> Scouting Notes: South Australia vs. […]
Scouting Notes: 2025 AFL U18s – South Australia vs. Western Australia
SOUTH Australia moved closer to claiming its first Under 18 title since 2018 after trouncing Western Australia by 76 points at Alberton Oval on Sunday. The Croweaters were spearheaded by seven goals to emerging forward Cameron Nairn, who starred alongside skipper and Centrals teammate Dyson Sharp. While competitive in patches without having the ability to […]
PREVIEW | 2025 AFL U18s: South Australia vs. Western Australia
SOUTH Australia will look to put one hand on the Under 18 National Championships title when it hosts Western Australia at Alberton Oval on Sunday, looking to move to 3-0. We preview the clash between the competition’s only two remaining undefeated teams, and a pair of traditional rivals. NEED TO KNOW WHO: South Australia vs. […]
Scouting Notes: 2025 AFL U18s – South Australia vs. Vic Metro
SOUTH Australia firmed its grip on pole position in the National Championships title race after trouncing Vic Metro by 61 points at Alberton Oval on Sunday. The Croweaters poured on 13 goals to two after quarter time against a Metro side which couldn’t find its radar, nor a way forward. The 48-26 inside 50 count […]
