Draft Intel: 15 AFL draft prospects to watch in 2024 under-18 national championships
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.
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The 2024 under-18 national championships are here, with South Australia and the Allies set to kick off proceedings at Thebarton Oval on Sunday.
Here are 15 of the top prospects to watch entering the tournament, including four top father-son prospects and the likely No. 1 draft pick.
2024 UNDER-18 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS SCHEDULE
May 26: SA v Allies (Thebarton Oval)
June 2: Allies v WA (Blacktown ISP)
June 9: Vic Metro v Allies (IKON Park)
June 9: Vic Country v SA (IKON Park)
June 16: SA v WA (Alberton Oval)
June 23: WA v Vic Metro (Optus Stadium)
June 29: WA v Vic Country (Revo Fitness Stadium)
June 30: SA v Vic Metro (Alberton Oval)
July 7: Allies v Vic Country (Brighton Homes Arena)
July 14: Vic Metro v Vic Country (IKON Park)
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