‘Manipulation 101’: Can the AFL fix its broken draft system?
The AFL will this year hold the most compromised draft in its history and the problem is only going to get worse. Jon Ralph looks at the real issues and the potential solutions.
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U18s ranking points: Star SA gun’s star continues to rise
Dyson Sharp has continued his remarkable run of form in the under 18s national championships, with an astonishing 190 ranking points against WA. See the full scores and scouting notes.
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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No.1 pick fancy, bolter among top AGSV private school footy talents
The favourite for the No. 1 pick in this year’s AFL draft headlines the promising talent in the Associated Grammar Schools of Victoria competition. Find out the top prospects, surprise packets and more.
Draft intel: Exclusive stats, every SA v Allies player ranked
The SuperCoach points are in for the national under-18 carnival opener between South Australia and the Allies – and some familiar names topped the list. See the exclusive numbers here.
Ranked: WA’s top 15 AFL Draft prospects for 2025
Western Australia kicks off its under-18 carnival this weekend – and insiders are confident at least 10 young stars will stamp their draft credentials on the big stage. These are the names to watch.
Sons, brother of guns headline top prospects in ACC school footy
There is some promising talent in the Associated Catholic Colleges competition, including the brother of an Essendon dynamo and two sons of Geelong greats. Find out the top prospects, surprise packets and more.
Player sent to hospital after freak accident in private school footy derby
Play was stopped and an ambulance was called in an APS private school footy derby after a player suffered a concussion.
Watch: Academy Bomber’s dazzling VFL debut
One of Essendon’s next-generation Bombers is flying up the draft boards after a three-goal VFL debut. Watch his highlights here.
‘Could hardly get a kick’: Tough love, Brew quote that made new Blue
Dom Brew is state league footy’s ultimate hardluck story. Yet the Werribee leader’s tough love helped inspire the rise of Carlton’s newest player, with one quote motivating him every single day.
Watch: Viral Eagle unmasked as ‘Mad Monday’ mate
It’s the mid-season draft moment that went viral – but who was it that stole the show at Tom McCarthy’s watch party? Chris Cavanagh tracked down the now famous friend.
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