Scouting Notes: Sandringham sends Northern out in straight sets
FOR THE second week running, minor premiers Northern Knights have suffered defeat via the final kick of the game to be bundled out of the Talent League flag race in straight sets. This time out, Sandringham Dragons star Albert MacGowan sunk a clutch set shot right on the final siren to clinch a thrilling victory. […]
Scouting Notes: Ranges knock off Knights in golden point thriller
BAXTER Sruk‘s golden goal has seen Eastern Ranges knock off the Northern Knights in a dramatic Wildcard Round encounter on Sunday morning. In what was a meeting between the minor and reigning premiers, the latter prevailed having been the better side for much of the day at Preston City Oval. Eastern led the low-scoring armwrestle […]
Scouting Notes: Key Knights help keep Ranges at bay
NORTHERN Knights have bounced back onto the winners list with a hard-fought 10-point victory over Eastern at Preston City Oval on Saturday morning. The Talent League ladder leaders were pushed all the way, fighting off a late Ranges charge as the Round 22 clash came to life during term four. It was otherwise a dour […]
Scouting Notes: Dragons topple ladder-leading Knights
SANDRINGHAM Dragons have bounced back onto the winners list in a big way, toppling Talent League frontrunners the Northern Knights by 13 points at Preston City Oval on Saturday. The Dragons led at every break and rallied after Northern levelled the scores early in term four, kicking the final two goals. Both sides went into […]
Breakdown: 2026 AFL Draft Combine invites
THE BUDDING AFL Draft crop will be put through its paces at this year’s National and State Draft Combines, set to take place in October. With the lists of invitees released yesterday, we now have an even further understanding of which prospects are under the microscopes of recruiters. While there is still time for bolters […]
Scouting Notes: Knights too good in star-studded Stingrays clash
NORTHERN Knights continue to set the benchmark in this year’s Talent League campaign after a 38-point win over Dandenong on Sunday afternoon. The ladder leaders led at every break and had no trouble scoring into the wind, thanks largely to their array of forward marking targets. Knights tall Harrison Leeder filled his boots with four […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 AFL U18s – Vic Country vs. Vic Metro
VIC METRO has completed an undefeated Under 18 National Championships campaign after thumping rivals Vic Country by 92 points at Mars Stadium on Sunday. The newly crowned champions piled on the first 11 goals of the game, setting up their comfortable victory with 13 to one in the opening half. A 35-22 clearance trouncing helped […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 AFL U18s – Vic Metro vs. South Australia
VIC METRO has one hand on the Under 18 National Championships title after defeating South Australia by 46 points at Marvel Stadium on Friday afternoon. After being unable to fully capitalise on their opportunities in the first half, the Vics kicked away during a decisive five-goal to one third term. Tall forwards Sam Gayfer and […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 AFL U18s – Vic Metro vs. Allies
VIC METRO has moved to 2-0 after a resounding 83-point win over the Allies in Ballarat on Sunday. The home side piled on eight unanswered goals in the opening term to set the platform for victory, and despite some wayward finishing, flexed their scoring muscle to salute 20.19 (139) to 8.8 (56). Among a list […]
PREVIEW | 2026 AFL Under 18 National Championships
THE 2026 AFL Under 18 National Championships are set to get underway tomorrow, as South Australia begins its title defence over in Western Australia. Before the action gets underway, get the lowdown on how each squad is shaping up, and which players you should be keeping a close eye on. >> NEED TO KNOW: 2026 […]
