2023 AFL Draft Review: Western Bulldogs
A HAUL of five fresh faces landed at Whitten Oval as Western Bulldogs recruited heavily at the 2023 AFL Draft. Two first round selections were welcomed on night one, including a father-son gun, along with a trio of late picks on night two. We recap the Bulldogs’ draft effort. >> UPDATED: Every Pick in the […]
2023 AFL Draft Review: West Coast
WEST COAST was the centre of attention in the to open the first two rounds of the 2023 AFL Draft, and ended up sticking to its guns. With a total of six fresh faces entering the club, more young talent is on the way to help scrape the Eagles off the bottom of the ladder. […]
2023 AFLW Grand Final Team Preview – Brisbane
DEATH, taxes and Brisbane making the AFLW Grand Final. Some things are just regular occurrences in life. This weekend sees Brisbane play in a record fifth AFL Women’s Grand Final, which for a competition that is only up to its seventh ever Grand Final is a seriously impressive effort. However perhaps due to not being […]
2023 AFL Draft Review: Sydney
SYDNEY once again lived up to its ‘Bidney’ moniker before picking up a pair of talls and as many academy graduates across this year’s AFL Draft. We recap the Swans’ haul with a look at what each new player offers and the workings behind their selections. >> UPDATED: Every Pick in the 2023 AFL Draft […]
2023 AFL Draft Review: St Kilda
ST KILDA boosted its flexibility at the 2023 AFL Draft, recruiting a handful of draft age players to fill positions in every third of the ground. Having made finals this year, the Saints will hope to back it up as the squad continues to change face under coach Ross Lyon and list manager Stephen Silvagni. […]
2023 AFLW Grand Final Team Preview – North Melbourne
NORTH Melbourne is set to make history on Sunday afternoon when it runs out in the 2023 AFLW Grand Final, no matter what the final result is. After some big scalps already this finals series, the Kangaroos have made it into their first Grand Final. But after going so close so many times in a […]
2023 AFL Draft Review: Richmond
RICHMOND entered the 2023 National AFL Draft on night two and traded down twice before making its first live selection at pick 40. A pair of South Australians landed at Punt Road, as the Tigers addressed their need for key forward and midfield depth in one go. We recap the club’s draft haul. >> UPDATED: […]
PODCAST | Game Sense – AFLW Fantasy Draft
WITH the 2023 AFL Women’s Draft fast approaching, the Game Sense Podcast makes a timely return for a fun episode. Host and Rookie Me Central AFLW Draft Editor Michael Alvaro is joined by Chief Editor Peter Williams to attempt to draft a realistic 21-player side using a serpentine draft method. For the draft, the eight […]
Conway check in gives insight into the Lions’ Den
SPEAKING to the media from Brisbane Lions HQ yesterday, speedy Lion Sophie Conway gave those in attendance an insight into where things are at in the Lions camp ahead of Saturday’s AFL Women’s Grand Final. On the notion that making the Grand Final again is becoming a “habit” for the Lions, Conway said the aim […]
2023 AFL Draft Review: Port Adelaide
COMING into the 2023 AFL Draft with the most slender hand of any club, Port Adelaide made the most of its stock to come away with a quartet of versatile prospects. The forward half was a priority this time around after targeting rucks and tall defenders at the trade table. We recap the Power’s draft […]
Scouting Notes: 2023 AFL Under 17 Futures
THE AFL’s annual Under 17 Futures showcase was decided by just three points on Saturday, with Team Naitanui holding on to defeat Team Selwood at the MCG. A slew of the best draft prospects for 2024 stepped out on the big stage, and made note on how every player afield fared. >> PROFILED: 2023 AFL […]
Scouting Notes: 2023 Coates Talent League Grand Final
SANDRINGHAM Dragons secured their second consecutive Coates Talent League premiership on Sunday after downing Eastern Ranges by 43 points at IKON Park. With exciting prospects taking to the field in droves, we noted some of the top performers from either side. >> Match Report: Sandringham storms to second straight flag
Scouting notes: 2023 Talent League Girls Grand Final
OAKLEIGH Chargers saluted in a thrilling seven-point victory over Eastern Ranges in the 2023 Coates Talent League Girls Grand Final on Saturday at Ikon Park. As always, we took note of the top performers from both sides, focusing on those who have represented Vic Metro, have Draft Combine invites or are under-age prospects. All notes […]
Scouting Notes: 2023 WAFL Colts Grand Final
CLAREMONT has withstood a fast-finishing but wasteful Perth outfit, holding onto an 11-point victory to secure the 2023 WAFL Colts Premiership. With Western Australia’s best prospect Daniel Curtin slotting into a Claremont line-up already flush full of talent, the Tigers entered the Grand Final as favourites but were made to work hard for their spoils […]
Scouting Notes: 2023 Talent League Girls – Eastern vs. Geelong
EASTERN Ranges made it an all-metropolitan final by knocking off Geelong Falcons in the second game of a double-header at Shepley Oval on the weekend. In a commanding performance, the Ranges booted five goals to nil in the first quarter and never looked back. We noted down some of the top performers from the clash […]
Scouting Notes: 2023 SANFL Under 18s Grand Final
SOUTH Adelaide has taken out the 2023 SANFL Under 18s premiership after defeating Sturt by two points in a thrilling decider at Adelaide Oval. Minor premiers this year, the Panthers came in off a week off but were pushed all the way by a gallant Sturt outfit who nearly snatched the flag from fourth. In […]
Scouting Notes: 2023 Talent League Girls – Dandenong vs. Oakleigh
OAKLEIGH Chargers stamped their ticket into the 2023 Coates Talent League Grand Final on the weekend after overcoming last year’s grand finalists Dandenong Stingrays. The Stingrays came into the match off the back of a nine-game winning streak, but could not contain the rampaging chargers at Shepley Oval. We noted down some of the top […]
Scouting Notes: 2023 WAFL Colts – Preliminary Final
MINOR premier Perth advanced to the 2023 WAFL Colts decider after beating East Fremantle by 44 points in Sunday’s Preliminary Final at Lane Group Stadium. The Demons trailed at quarter time but kicked away with five goals to one in the second quarter and never looked back. Claremont now awaits in the final game of […]
Scouting Notes: Coates Talent League Preliminary Final 2
SANDRINGHAM Dragons’ scary depth has helped the top-ranked Metro region reach this year’s Coates Talent League decider, after downing a plucky Geelong Falcons side by 34 points on Sunday. Much of the difference was made in a four-goal to one final quarter, as the victors’ quality shone through. In the day’s other game, Eastern Ranges […]
Scouting Notes: Coates Talent League Preliminary Final 1
EASTERN Ranges advanced to this year’s Coates Talent League decider after defeating minor premier, Tasmania by 40 points in Sunday’s first preliminary final. The lower-ranked Metro region kicked away with six goals to one in the final term and will now face Sandringham for the flag at IKON Park. As expected, both teams were stacked […]
