Selwood, Cats flag star behind rise of Falcons MCG medal winner
Josh Lindsay’s lethal left boot was on show on grand final day, and he received a medal honour. The Falcons product reflects on that and two former players who have helped shape him.
Josh Lindsay’s lethal left boot was on show on grand final day, and he received a medal honour. The Falcons product reflects on that and two former players who have helped shape him.
St Kilda will follow through on its plan for a Sandringham Zebra to become a Sainter this year as part of an initiative to improve their alignment – though it’s slim pickings for a rookie-list option.
Werribee VFL premiership player Riley Bice is one of 10 players invited to the MCG this Saturday for a medical ahead of the AFL draft. See the full list.
As clubs attempted to protect their own turf with academy and father-son selections, Brisbane have been handed a discounted No. 1 pick. JON RALPH says this this could be the start of a dynasty.
The cream of the 2025 draft class was in action on the MCG in the annual grand final curtain-raiser. And some familiar names caught recruiters’ eyes. See full scouting notes.
Forget reputations, forget famous names. The GWV Rebels have shown what is possible after powering their way past the highly-fancied Falcons in the Coates League. Watch the REPLAY.
The off-season is in full swing for most clubs and that means the 2024 AFL Draft is just around the corner. Get the latest intel on who your club could pick plus full indicative draft order.
Father-son prospect Levi Ashcroft wasn’t the only draft hope to shine in the Coates Talent League grand final. See every player’s SuperCoach score here.
Brisbane Lions father-son prospect Levi Ashcroft is vying for a historic feat as he prepares to lead the Sandringham Dragons to another Grand Final. But he’s not the only top draft prospect who will be in action.
Where does your club sit ahead of November’s 2024 AFL draft? Our experts have taken a close look at the players every club could be taking in our ultimate draft guide.
There’s no better way to announce yourself as an AFL draft contender than kicking four goals in a final like Claremont’s Hamish Davis writes Eliza Reilly.
Plenty of talents from Melbourne are tearing it up in the state leagues and local footy. Who are the best mature-age gems? See our top 30 and have your say.
We have seen Joe Richards and Oli Wiltshire plucked straight out of country footy by AFL clubs in recent years, and more mature-age gems who could join them. See the best 25 and have your say.
More than half of the AFL’s draft picks have been locked in, with clubs now seriously beginning planning ahead of November. See every club’s picks and how the first round might unfold.
Highly-touted small forward Isaac Kako is set to don the sash after November’s draft after five years in Essendon’s academy. Changes to NGA rules means he’s likely to end up there.
Potential No. 1 pick Jagga Smith proved a point in the VFL and a Vic Country defender is rising fast – but it’s the Luke Jackson-like prospect who’s really got recruiters talking.
Collingwood is facing a draft wipe-out. The Suns are sweating on the result of GWS v Bulldogs. Richmond could still lose pick 1. JON RALPH unpacks how round 24 could alter the draft.
As Richmond took a step closer to the No. 1 pick, a pair of top-15 prospects stepped up for their VFL team. Plus an Adelaide-linked forward starred in the SANFL. See the stats and ranking points.
A host of talented young guns impressed at the Herald Sun Shield boys finals — including AFL draft prospects, the brother of an Essendon livewire and more. Full scouting notes on more than 25 players.
Both the Power and Crows have plenty of exciting father-son prospects to target in this year’s draft, but one academy player is getting recruiters talking. Matt Turner analyses the draft targets.
The talent pool for this year’s draft runs deep. With more players expected to be taken than in 2023, we’ve compiled a bumper list of the top 50 prospects for 2024.
A host of top-end draft talent lined up against men in the VFL this weekend. See who staked their claim for No.1 and full SuperCoach scores.
The best from Victoria’s two premier school footy competitions clashed in front of a host of AFL recruiters —and an AFL coach. See who impressed, including some Vic Metro talents.
The success of an increasing number of Sudanese players at AFL level is not being missed by recruiters in their search for more underage talent. Get all the latest draft whispers and intel.
He has been spent most of his time in the GDFNL this season, but an Anakie sensation is back on the draft radar. Plus, three other Falcons prospects have been invited to test.
The APS competition is jam-packed with AFL Draft prospects. With the season kicking off, we analyse every team and assess the players to watch.
The AFL is considering a big shift to how draft picks are traded to help frustrated clubs unlock trade period stalemates. Plus, what changes are coming to father-son and academy bidding.
Patrick Hughes tied for the Morrish Medal with the No.2 pick in last year’s draft, but he missed out. He sheds light on that experience, his hopes for the future and his hot start for Torquay.
The race to be the top pick in this year’s AFL draft is heating up, with the son of a Lions legend pushing his case to be taken first. Get all the stats and ranking points from the AFL Academy clash.
The father-son rule is set to deliver again for AFL sides, with 17 club-aligned prospects sitting on draft boards across the county. CHRIS CAVANAGH assesses their prospects.
Recruiters have called for the AFL Academies to be blown up and replaced with an Indigenous pathway as clubs fear the number of Indigenous players in the AFL could drop to the low 50s by 2026.
The AFL Academy team takes on Coburg’s VFL side this weekend in an exhibition game closely watched by club recruiters – and there have been a few late call-ups.
The date where top-end draftees are allowed to sign new contracts is fast approaching, but a rule tweak could see a hold up. Here’s why.
There will be a strong representation of Geelong Falcons prospects trialling for a Vic Country spot. And three of those have attracted mid-season draft interest.
The Roos have loaded up on top-end talent in the draft for two years thanks to the AFL, but with their on-field struggles continuing, will they be able to rely on the league again?
Another Brisbane father-son is pushing his case to make it to the pointy end of the draft. Get the details on the best performers from the weekend’s Coates Talent League here.
The son of a former Collingwood and Carlton player has scored a whopping 198 SuperCoach points in round 2 of the Coates Talent League, plus his teammate also starred.
There are a host of famous names and some highly-touted draft talent in the region this year. We assess the players to watch. Plus, a Brownlow medallist is having a big impact at one school.
The Victorian under-18 competition is back and a host of stars staked their claim to recruiters. See who starred and all the SuperCoach scores here.
One of the leading draft prospect’s for 2024 has strong links to Collingwood, where his dad was drafted almost four decades ago. Read more in Jagga Smith’s exclusive draft column.
A number of promising talents are vying to prove the doubters wrong after missing out on last year’s draft. Find out the Coates League prospects in the mid-season draft mix.
More than 450 of Victoria’s best young footballers were put through their paces at the Coates Talent League pre-season testing day – and there were a few clear standouts. See all the results.
Zac McInnes enters the season as one of the Geelong Falcons’ top draft chances. The forward reflects on his basketball past, his disappointing injury last year and his junior club.
A tough onballer who hails from Koroit in western Victoria is being earmarked as the potential No. 1 draft pick this year — and he wouldn’t be the first in the family tree to achieve that feat.
The Geelong Falcons have finalised their list for 2024 and five potential father-sons are included — three of those from the Cats.
The progeny of some of SA’s biggest footballing names – including potential future AFL father-sons – will take to the field this weekend for the launch of a new talent league.
Victoria’s most elite private schools are conducting the biggest review in a century into their sporting programs, and it could have massive ramifications for future AFL stars.
The Geelong Falcons have rallied together after the death of their trainer. And he will be missed for much more than the dedicated care he gave to the players.
Is there another Harry Sheezel in this year’s draftee crop – or was he very much an outlier? We break down what history says about every top-30 pick to predict what might happen in 2024.
The shake-up at St Kilda has continued with the club landing a highly-regarded talent spotter from the Swans. But the coup comes as another big name walks out the door.
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