Footy’s broken draft system: The future Saint bound for Geelong
Tom Steinfort is a highly-rated future draft prospect who was once tied to the Saints. Somehow, he’s now a future Cat. Jon Ralph writes, it’s an encapsualtion of a broken draft system.
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U18 Scouting Report: Every SA v WA player ranked, key stats
In a huge under-18 carnival clash, a No. 1 pick contender went berserk, a forward bolter emerged and WA’s top prospect starred. See all the exclusive stats and every player’s ranking points.
Draft Intel: Rankings, scouting notes from U18 championships
The best draft prospects for 2025 put on a show at the U18 championships, including a future top five pick. See all the scouting notes and ranking points here.
Top 40: The ultimate AFL Draft power rankings
The AFL under-18 national carnival is set to explode this weekend as recruiters flock to two big games around the country – and we know who they will be watching. See our June top 40 here.
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AFL clubs eye mid-season bolters from ‘footy factory’
AFL clubs are keeping tabs on a host of players from Werribee, the club from Melbourne’s west which has become known as one of the state league’s premier footy factories.
Tiger’s time? Pocket-rocket Raso rises to draft hope
Ex-Western Jets coach Trent Dennis-Lane calls Massimo Raso a “diamond in the rough” — and the 171cm small forward has burst into contention for the mid-season draft.
Newest draft hopeful emerges in Xavier-St Kevin’s showdown
It was wet and scrappy when traditional rivals Xavier and St Kevin’s clashed at Roche Oval on Saturday. And it took a true captain’s performance to separate two sides full of future AFL stars.
Cats academy talent’s draft stocks soar after another huge haul
Geelong already has a top prospect tied to the club, and now another academy product is rising at a rate of knots. Plus, a son of a Geelong gun played his best game for the season.
Replay: Father-son prospect seals thrilling Oakleigh victory
The latest member of a famous Western Bulldogs family has stepped up in a clutch moment on his Coates Talent League debut. Watch both girls and boys REPLAYS here.
$1400 boots? Insane drive, Troy Selwood advice inspiring draft star
Josh Lindsay has entered top five calculations, and his stocks have risen in the wake of his mentor Troy Selwood’s passing. An unusual purchase highlights why he is destined to make Selwood proud.
Premiership legend’s surprise role in mid-season draft bolter’s rise
Archer May has had one of the AFL’s all-time premiership legends in his corner as he pushes his case to be taken in the mid-season draft. Eliza Reilly finds out more about the Subiaco spearhead.
AFL clubs lining up to land smooth-moving VFL Tiger
From the third tier of the VAFA and second division of the Southern League, Tom McCarthy has enjoyed a remarkable rise to be on the cusp of an AFL career.
APS Insider: Dangerfield-like young gun rips Scotch to shreds
Caulfield Grammar’s clash with Scotch College always draws some keen observers, including one AFL superstar. But all eyes were on one young gun in Caulfield’s win on Scotch’s turf.
More local games, better base? Growing Falcons open to change
Highton Reserve is synonymous with the Geelong Falcons. But with six programs to cater for, is it still fit for purpose? Their talent lead reflects on that and their desire for more home games.
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