AFL reveals tackle ban amid major rule changes for junior footy
Juniors will be forced to not tackle in certain age groups this year after the AFL announced shock new new rule changes for underage footy.
Juniors will be forced to not tackle in certain age groups this year after the AFL announced shock new new rule changes for underage footy.
The Dandenong Stingrays continue to pump out AFL talent and this year looks no different. Here’s what you need to know about every player in the 2024 boys squad.
The Gippsland Power continue to pump out AFL talent and this year looks no different. Here’s what you need to know about every player in the 2024 boys squad.
Calder Cannons captain Damon Hollow has been earmarked for leadership from an early age. He talks about how he’s learnt and his aims for 2024.
In a few short years Sam Willatt has gone from the UK to leading one of Australia’s most prolific AFL Draft pipelines, the Calder Cannons.
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.
The Gippsland Power continue to pump out AFL talent and this year looks no different. Here’s what you need to know about every player in the 2023 boys squad.
Ryley Sanders was approached by a private school to move from Tasmania to Melbourne. The top-10 prospect opens up on the decision, how it played out and why it has helped him.
A Geelong Falcons prospect has credited her local club for helping get her where she is today. Plus, the Cats diehard reveals her dream draft scenario.
Ben Hopkins wasn’t always the draft hopeful he is today. We discover how the clever defender went from dreaming of playing for his region to hoping to land on an AFL list.
One of the Geelong Falcons’ best draft prospects has revealed how he has been inspired by of sport’s most famous names ahead of the AFL Draft. Here’s what he said.
Fresh off a breakout season, 18-year-old forward Billy Hicks won’t be far from the minds of scouts in his hunt for a higher opportunity according to the Oakleigh Chargers talent manager.
Mark Wheeler has seen premiership players, club captains and best-and-fairest winners in his near two-decade stint as a talent manager, and now he’s tried to squeeze them into his best-ever side.
The Geelong Falcons girls side made it all the way to the preliminary final. How did every player fare, and who is in the AFLW Draft mix? We put the entire list unde the microscope.
A host of Falcons caught the eye with strong results at the draft combine. But it wasn’t without some hiccups with a disqualification incident. See how every player fared.
How did every Geelong Falcons prospect fare in 2023? We put the entire list under the microscope and rank them in order. Plus, see where the top prospects could be taken.
Draft prospect Angus Hastie was considering dropping off footy. The Geelong local explains how crossomg to a new club helped him burst onto the AFL Draft scene.
There are a number of potential draftees from Geelong who will compete at the draft combine — and some will be out to prove doubters wrong. Here’s who is being tracked.
They’re playing on the biggest stage in Australian sport but where did they come from? We chart the rise of Collingwood and Brisbane’s grand final stars.
Two Geelong Falcons draft prospects have claimed top honours at the Coates Talent League awards, including a clearance machine who was left snubbed during the year.
A father-son gun stole the show in Sandringham Dragons’ win over Geelong Falcons, but plenty of prospects improved their draft claims. Full scouting report and SuperCoach points.
For three quarters, the match was very much in the balance, then Sandringham turned on the afterburners to set up a Coates League decider against Eastern Ranges. Re-live all the action.
Harley Reid might be the best Bendigo Pioneers draft chance in 2023 but plenty of others have put their hand up. We analyse every Pioneer’s year.
Both Geelong Falcons sides are through the preliminary finals, and stacks of stars delivered. See all the top performers and SuperCoach points from both games.
A big finish has sealed Tassie Devils’ passage into week two of the Coates Talent League boys finals series as Gippsland Power paid a hefty price for some wayward kicking. Re-live all the action.
Sandringham Dragons might not have the league record 12 players drafted like last year but they will have a few gems. Here’s why.
It’s expected to be a quieter than usual AFL Draft night for the Western Jets but there are two prospects who stand out. Here’s why.
Can this year’s Calder Cannons AFL draft prospects top the best in the club’s history. See the top rated draftees of the past and find out who is pushing their case this year.
From top-five fancies, father-son prospects, bolters and more, the Chargers look set to feature heavily at this year’s AFL draft. Here are their prospects analysed.
New Northern Knights coaches Anthony Rocca and Allana Dickie have given an insight on how they establish the program as one of the NAB’ League’s best.
The Dandenong Stingrays could have a draft bolter, with coach Nick Cox listing the club’s top prospects in the AFL draft.
A key defender could feature early in the draft while a ruckman has emerged as a bolter among this year’s Eastern Ranges crop.
A long list of names have enjoyed decorated AFL careers after graduating from the Ranges. We’ve ranked the best 20 ahead of this year’s draft.
The wife and children of late Bendigo footy scout David Meade have opened up, saying he didn’t reveal his cancer battle because he didn’t want any pity from others.
For the first time since 2020, NAB League Girls programs will have dedicated head coaches after a funding boost from the AFL.
Find out how the stars of the AFL Grand Final reached the biggest stage as we look at the junior footy pathway of Geelong and Sydney players.
Robbie Chancellor is leaving the Western Jets for a new AFL opportunity but his mark on the club can’t be forgotten after changing the outside perception.
The Sandringham Dragons were too good in the NAB League decider with several future AFL stars putting on a show.
A football career spanning 50 years and success almost everywhere he went, Rob Hyde brings down the curtain on a legendary coaching tenure.
Sandringham will be chasing their first NAB League title in seven years next weekend against Dandenong after their big preliminary final win. Relive the action from our LIVESTREAM.
Tasmania Devils send out an ominous warning to all NAB League title hopefuls with an impressive 25-point win over Bendigo Pioneers. Relive all the action from our LIVESTREAM.
Down by 20 points in the final term, Northern Knights produced a stunning comeback to upset GWV Rebels in the NAB League wildcard round.
The Western Jets caused a stunning upset against the Geelong Falcons on Saturday with a star forward again putting himself right in draft calculations.
Sandringham Dragons have marched into the NAB League finals series after edging out an undermanned Murray Bushrangers in a tight wildcard contest. Relive the action from our LIVESTREAM.
The Victorian under-12 schoolgirls took home gold in this year’s national championships with a few FUTURE STARS shining bright. See the names:
The best players from this year’s Herald Sun Shield division one and two boys competitions have been recognised in the team of the tournament.
The finals are just around the corner and wildcards are on most NAB League clubs’ minds. But that’s not the only reason to make sure you don’t miss Sandringham v Oakleigh.
Victoria‘s world record lockdown has left the state schoolboy under-12 team ‘underdeveloped’ and empty-handed in a 10-year first but some FUTURE STARS still shined bright.
Some of the NAB League’s best bottom-age talent will face the nation’s best under 17 talent in a huge double header on Sunday. See the Victorian teams here.
Photos released from the entertaining Herald Sun Shield boys and girls Grand Finals.
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