Joe Pike missed out at the end of 2023 and then again six months later. But 12 months after his initial disappointment, he became a Geelong player. And the Cats were pivotal before drafting him.
Grassroots footy clubs in search of much-needed funds have a perfect opportunity coming next week. Find out how you can apply.
Towering twin stars headline the crop of young footy guns from the Murray Bushrangers who are in the hunt to be drafted this week.
Isaac Kako looks a first-round AFL Draft lock but there are up to six other Calder Cannons with a big chance to hear their names called this week.
This time last year, Tom Sims didn’t think he was on the draft radar, 12 months, a school premiership and national championship title later he’s one of the top key forward prospects.
Sam Lalor is on the verge of being the second number one draft pick within three years to emerge from the Greater Western Victorian Rebels, but that is just the start of the good news for this growing footy factory.
We have compiled some of the best moments from draft prospects in the Coates Talent League — and it features four players tied to clubs and plenty of top talents. Watch the videos here.
Dad Vinny’s six local footy premierships is hard to top but draft hopeful Jesse Dattoli could do that in an instant when his name is called out this week.
A Norm Smith Medal, an AFL club best and fairest and plenty more to come – the 2022 Talent League premiers could go down as one of the best underage sides ever. We take a look at where they are now.
Woodend-Hesket junior and Calder Cannons prospect Cooper Duff-Tytler has only played a handful of games but the rising star with the “basketball background” is one to watch in 2025.
Former AFL player, pathways coach and star local forward Trent Dennis-Lane is on the move, taking the role as a leading AFL club’s development coach.
From likely first round AFL Draft selections in 2024 to those worth keeping an eye on for future years, we’ve profiled every Gippsland Power boys’ season. See it here.
After Harley Reid in 2023, the Bendigo Pioneers have another crop of talented youngsters available to AFL clubs at this year’s draft. We analyse every player’s season.
Already writing their own history, the GWV Rebels are ready for the team’s first grand final in 27 years and already have support from former AFL stars.
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