SANFL Round 3 draft prospects update
With round three of the SANFL Competition continuing over the weekend, 2017 South Australian draft talent was on show at League, Reserves and U18 Level. We take a look at who the top performers were across the grades. League: Alex Martini (Glenelg) again made another solid contribution backing up his 17 disposal game from last week, with […]
Level One NAB AFL Academy to play NZ Hawks
THE Australian Under 17 team as part of the NAB AFL Academy will return to New Zealand shores to take on the senior NZ Hawks national side in a one off game at Westpac Stadium on Monday the 24th of April. Led by AFL National Talent Manager Kevin “Shifter” Sheehan and AFL Academy coach Luke Power, […]
SANFL Round 2 draft prospects update
With round two of the SANFL Competition continuing over the weekend, 2017 South Australian draft talent was on show at League, Reserves and U18 Level. We take a look at who the top performers were across the grades: League: Alex Martini (Glenelg) made a solid contribution to his teams 61-point demolition of Sturt, finishing the day with 17 […]
Crowden, Murphy lead top performers in SANFL
With round one of the SANFL Competition beginning last weekend, 2017 draft talent was on show at League, Reserves and U18 Level. We take a look at who the top performers were across the grades: LEAGUE Mitch Crowden (Sturt) and Alex Martini (Glenelg) debuted against AFL reserves sides. In Sturt’s two-point loss to the Crows, […]
Stars to shine bright at the National AFL Draft Combine
FOR the draft crop of 2016, the National AFL Draft Combine is the first sign that their AFL dreams are a step closer to fruition. An invitation to the AFL Draft Combine means that at least five AFL clubs have expressed interest in the player. The AFL Draft Combine is a way for clubs to […]
Scouting notes: 2016 SANFL U18 Grand Final
In dramatic circumstances Glenelg tall Toby Pink scored from 60m out to win the Grand Final for the Bays over North Adelaide. With the scores tied when the siren sounded, the ball managed to ‘clean bowl’ the North Adelaide defenders and sneak in for a behind. Matt Balmer’s scouting notes: Glenelg: #8 Jonty Scharenberg– Was judged […]
Father/Son update
FATHER/SON PROSPECTS (Updated August 23rd by Matt Balmer) Adelaide/Hawthorn: Ben Jarman Small Forward (North Adelaide/South Australia) 05/05/1998 | 175cm | 68kg Likely bid: Late Pick (50+)/Rookie Ben Jarman has the unique decision of being able to pick either Adelaide or Hawthorn should both clubs elect to nominate him. Father Darren played 109 games with the […]
80 players invited to the 2016 AFL Draft Combine
FOR the draft crop of 2016, the AFL Draft Combine is the first sign that their AFL dreams are a step closer to fruition. An invitation to the AFL Draft Combine means that at least five AFL clubs have expressed interest in the player. The AFL Draft Combine is a way for clubs to determine […]
20 Division One names to watch out for in 2017
A month after Vic Metro claimed the Division One championships, eligible draftees are starting to come into the spotlight as clubs determine who will be the next big star. With clubs having the ability to trade future draft picks, Matthew Grundy casts his eye over 20 of the top talent to watch out for next year from […]
Opportunities available at AFL Draft Central
WITH the TAC Cup finals series on the horizon, AFL Draft Central is preparing to ramp up its under 18s coverage like never before. Already this season we have produced weekly previews and reviews of all the TAC Cup, under 18 and under 16s championships. There have been feature pieces on clubs and players, as […]
