A host of young talents have put their names forward to AFL recruiters at school level this year — including some father-sons and academy guns. See who has stood out in the APS competition.
A smooth-moving West Australian midfielder has caught the eye in his state’s final under-18 carnival match – but he couldn’t match the dominance of highly-touted Victorian. See all the standouts.
South Australians had their last chance to impress AFL recruiters at the Under 18 National Championships, while a new contender has thrown his hand up for pick one. See the full scouting notes and ranking points.
St Kilda president Andrew Bassat — an outspoken critic of the existing AFL draft — has slammed the current system as “indefensible” and outlined why he thinks father-son picks need to be scrapped.
WA made a hot start against Vic Metro on Sunday – and it was the state’s rising draft stars who made their mark. But they couldn’t overshadow the Vic Metro big guns. See the standouts, exclusive stats.
After concerns earlier in the year Western Australia could have its most barren draft haul in years, some kids from the West are rocketing up draft boards. Here are all the standouts and exclusive stats.
A junior basketball star has the AFL recruiting world talking after a dominant performance at the under-18 national championships. Get the exclusive ranking points.
Sandringham’s Luke Trainor has emerged as the best key-position prospect in this year’s draft. But there is also a pair of tall twins recruiters are getting excited about. See the top 25 rankings for 2024.
The Vic Country squad is in, and it features club linked talent and some familiar names. See who to watch our for at the national championships here.
No. 1 draft pick contender Jagga Smith had a huge 50 disposals in the Talent League last weekend, etching his name into the record books. But, as he explains, the performance taught him a bigger lesson.
Which mid-season draftees can help their side right away in the back-half of the year? Here’s who to watch out for and the best SuperCoach buys of the bunch.
A Geelong Falcons talent’s AFL dream has been realised at mid-season draft, and he could play sooner than first thought. But several Geelong products were left on the board.
There were plenty of surprises in last night’s mid-season draft as 19 players made their way onto an AFL list. Recap all the action and see who your club selected.
The mid-season draft is only hours away, with a host of ex-AFL players in contention. Draft experts DAN BATTEN and CHRIS CAVANAGH have answered your burning questions.
This mid-season fancy finished with another big haul in his last game before the draft. But he almost didn’t play at all. He sheds light on that and his rapid improvement in the last six months.
Adelaide Crows father-son prospect Tyler Welsh booted three goals in SA’s national carnival opener – but he was upstaged by a kid who’s just turned 17. Get all the intel and exclusive stats.
The mid-season draft is closing in and footy’s likely next No.1 pick would be thrilled to join the Roos. Plus more on an ex-Tiger and a draft smoky here.
There might not be a clear-cut No. 1 fancy, but recruiters believe the talent pool is deeper in this year’s draft. So, who’s on the radar? AFL Draft guru Kevin Sheehan names every gun junior footballer to watch.
Kalani White is one of the most intriguing prospects in the 2025 AFL draft, not only because of his skills, but the two clubs set to clash for his services. Check out next year’s hottest prospects.
There were only a few prospects taken from Geelong in last year’s national draft, but there’s a handful in contention to join AFL clubs in the mid-season intake. Get the latest.
The son of a UFC star, two sets of twins and a big-bodied onballer tipped to be the No. 1 pick headline the players to watch in this year’s under-18 national championships.
A group of ex-AFL players headline a big late update to the mid-season rookie draft nominations list. But who has received interest? See every name and all the latest intel.
A WAFL defender has been touted as the No.1 pick in this year’s mid-season draft as winless North Melbourne desperately chases backline reinforcements.
Several academy prospects and father-son prospects starred in the APS competition — and one of them is tied to Collingwood. See all the standouts and stats here.
A number of draft hopefuls impressed in the Geelong school derby, including a father-son prospect and a Cats linked youngster. See the scouting notes, stats and ranking points.
There hasn’t been much to be excited about for North Melbourne fans yet this year – but a teenager’s dominant display on Saturday would’ve brought a smile to a few faces.
Vic Metro has unveiled a stacked squad ahead of the under-18 national championships — which includes at least nine first-round draft fancies. Plus, the latest mid-season draft news and more.
Geelong College and Geelong Grammar will renew their rivalry this weekend. But one of the top players from the two schools won’t be in action. Here’s everything you need to know.
A versatile ruckman who has dominated the Coates League has strengthened his claims to finish the year on an AFL list. See all the key numbers from the Young Guns clash.
While some big names missed games with other commitments, there were some huge performances by others in the Coates Talent League over the weekend. See the latest rankings here.
A highly-rated father-son prospect was named best-on-ground in the AFL Academy’s second match against Footscray’s VFL side on Saturday. But a key defender has thrown his name up in lights.
There has been uproar in recent times over the dumping of skinfold testing and player weight availability, but in reality there hasn’t been as much change this year as some may think.
He is known as a midfielder, but this top-10 prospect dominated up forward for Geelong Grammar in his return from injury. And an emerging cricket star proved he is also handy with the Sherrin.
A midfielder whose father was once on the list of Carlton and Essendon has risen to be the No. 1 pick fancy this year, while an intercept defender has caught the attention of clubs.
The APS competition is jam-packed with AFL Draft prospects. With the season kicking off, we analyse every team and assess the players to watch.
The AFL is considering a big shift to how draft picks are traded to help frustrated clubs unlock trade period stalemates. Plus, what changes are coming to father-son and academy bidding.
Patrick Hughes tied for the Morrish Medal with the No.2 pick in last year’s draft, but he missed out. He sheds light on that experience, his hopes for the future and his hot start for Torquay.
The race to be the top pick in this year’s AFL draft is heating up, with the son of a Lions legend pushing his case to be taken first. Get all the stats and ranking points from the AFL Academy clash.
The father-son rule is set to deliver again for AFL sides, with 17 club-aligned prospects sitting on draft boards across the county. CHRIS CAVANAGH assesses their prospects.
Recruiters have called for the AFL Academies to be blown up and replaced with an Indigenous pathway as clubs fear the number of Indigenous players in the AFL could drop to the low 50s by 2026.
The AFL Academy team takes on Coburg’s VFL side this weekend in an exhibition game closely watched by club recruiters – and there have been a few late call-ups.
The date where top-end draftees are allowed to sign new contracts is fast approaching, but a rule tweak could see a hold up. Here’s why.
There will be a strong representation of Geelong Falcons prospects trialling for a Vic Country spot. And three of those have attracted mid-season draft interest.
The Roos have loaded up on top-end talent in the draft for two years thanks to the AFL, but with their on-field struggles continuing, will they be able to rely on the league again?
Another Brisbane father-son is pushing his case to make it to the pointy end of the draft. Get the details on the best performers from the weekend’s Coates Talent League here.
The son of a former Collingwood and Carlton player has scored a whopping 198 SuperCoach points in round 2 of the Coates Talent League, plus his teammate also starred.
There are a host of famous names and some highly-touted draft talent in the region this year. We assess the players to watch. Plus, a Brownlow medallist is having a big impact at one school.
The Victorian under-18 competition is back and a host of stars staked their claim to recruiters. See who starred and all the SuperCoach scores here.
One of the leading draft prospect’s for 2024 has strong links to Collingwood, where his dad was drafted almost four decades ago. Read more in Jagga Smith’s exclusive draft column.
A number of promising talents are vying to prove the doubters wrong after missing out on last year’s draft. Find out the Coates League prospects in the mid-season draft mix.
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