The Ashcroft prophecy: Meet the sibling who might be best of all
Forget Marcus, Will and Levi, there’s another 15-year-old Ashcroft sibling who is tracking toward stardom. ELIZA REILLY speaks to Lucy at a major checkpoint in her footy journey.
Draft
Day protege reveals inside story of Hawks NGA snub
He’d trained with Hawthorn and been mentored by Will Day. But the AFL has said no to Oliver Greeves being part of the Hawks’ next gen academy. Greeves explains how he took the news.
Final Falcons squads: Cats linked talents among 84 prospects
There are four youngsters tied to Geelong as academy and father-son prospects, while there are several other famous surnames among boys and girls squads. See the full lists here.
Footy factory: Geelong Falcons’ best team of the century
The Geelong region has produced All Australians and a host of AFL greats since 2000. And the late Mick Turner was central to forming the Falcons ‘footy factory’. See the full team.
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How every club’s AFLW draft haul stacks up
The AFLW draft is done and dusted, with future superstars finding new homes across the league. Which clubs are most thrilled with their hauls? Our experts go over every club’s draft.
AFLW Draft recap: See every pick, analysis on historic night
It was the first truly national AFLW Draft and it did not disappoint. Check out every pick and get all the analysis from our experts here.
Draft whispers: Full scouting notes on AFLW’s top young prospects
Want to get to know the top talent available in tonight’s AFLW Draft? Check out our full scouting reports on the best prospects, plus the latest whispers.
How Falcon shrugged the tag, and outside noise, to firm draft standing
Geelong’s Sara Howley has long been talked about as the Falcons’ top AFLW hope for 2024. The first-round prospect reveals the tough lessons of her draft year and why they made her a better player.
Stephen Wells special: How quiet scout became AFL’s recruiting king
Stephen Wells began at the Cats 40 years ago, and plenty of success has followed. In a rare interview, Wells open up on his journey and key Cats figures reveal what sets him apart from the rest.
Smokeys, steals: Master recruiter’s top 40 AFL Draft gems ranked
Geelong recruiting doyen Stephen Wells has an incredible eye for talent that has set the Cats up for premiership success. We have ranked his 40 best picks. See the full list and have your say.
Full squads: Father-sons, young guns among top Vic draft talents
The sons of Collingwood and Carlton guns and an academy talent linked to Essendon are among the prospects named in Vic Metro and Vic Country training hubs. See the full squads here.
No.1 pick’s hidden draft heartbreak after tragic death of mentor
Renowned Geelong physio Travis McCombe tragically died from a medical episode in Papua New Guinea hours before the draft. The career of crowned No.1 pick Sam Lalor will form part of his legacy.
VFL stars earns AFL audition at Bombers
One of Essendon’s top VFL prospects has been given the chance to press his claims to join the club’s AFL list. Get the latest SSP news here.
Better than Zippy? South Freo star rockets into top five calculations
Zippy Fish was touted as a potential No. 1 pick, but after meeting with multiple clubs there’s now there’s a new candidate to be the first Western Australian taken in this year’s AFLW draft.
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