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Backs in vogue – Dearth of defenders puts prices at a premium

A DEARTH of defensive options is set to put some prospects’ price at a premium come AFL draft time. In a general consensus, only two to three genuine defenders are in first round contention, as well as a couple of hybrid prospects who are likely to land around the mark. Although, some defensive talents may […]

Your questions answered – August Power Rankings

ROOKIE Me Central dropped its third Power Rankings instalment for 2022 last Monday, and now that the dust has settled on the top 25, we have compiled all of your burning questions to answer in one hit. The remaining representative calendar made for some key shifts at the top of the order, while five fresh […]

WAFL Colts MOTR: East Perth vs. Peel Thunder

PEEL Thunder moved into second spot on the WAFL Colts ladder after recovering from a slow start to defeat East Perth by 12 points at New Choice Homes Park. After conceding the first three goals, the Thunder controlled most of the game courtesy of their large contingent of representative players and edged out the Royals […]

Power return home, load up against Knights

GIPPSLAND Power will welcome back captain Bailey Humphrey as well as Coby Burgiel for its Round 14 home match against Northern Knights tomorrow in what will be a big inclusion for the home side. Humphrey has not played since Round 8, and has been named in the forward pocket for the game, while Vic Country […]

Sandgropers hold off magical Moir for first AFL U18s win

IN one of the most entertaining contests of the AFL Under 18 Championships, Western Australia finished on a high note, winning its first game of the 2022 carnival by defeating a determined South Australia by 20 points at Joondalup Stadium today. The Sandgropers did not have it all their own way and looked in trouble […]

Under the Radar: AFL Draft prospects on the precipice

NATIONAL Championships season has allowed the cream to rise to the top of the AFL Draft pool, but what about the other prospects who may be flying under the radar? After highlighting players on the up in our Rising Stocks piece, we take a look at some of the players who perhaps fall into the […]

Scouting Notes: 2022 AFL U18s – Allies vs. Western Australia

AT the final time of asking, the Allies got on the board with a win at this year’s AFL Under 18 National Championships, downing Western Australia by an even two goals at Thebarton Oval in Adelaide. Saturday’s clash saw a number of genuine AFL Draft prospects go at it, some of which feature in our […]

Caught the Eye: July 2022

REPRESENTATIVE season continues to roar on, with both Victorian sides notching wins at the Under 18 level this past weekend. In the latest edition of Caught the Eye, we highlight some of the top performers and outstanding prospects from either game. A GAME packed with plenty of momentum swings saw Vic Metro hold on to […]

“My name Jeff” – Metro forward hits seventh heaven

SEVEN goals to Oakleigh Chargers tall Matthew Jefferson has helped Vic Metro to a comfortable 27-point win over Western Australia at Ikon Park today. Metro kicked four goals to one in the opening term, then weathered a comeback from the Sandgropers in the second term to pile on six goals to one in the third […]

Preview | Sunshine State to host mega representative week

NATIONAL Championships season heads to sunny Queensland this week, but not before Western Australia locks horns with Vic Metro in Melbourne. After several trial games, the Black Ducks are poised to play their first competitive Under 18s bout against a Metro side which downed the Allies last week. >> SCROLL for full U16 & U18 […]

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