Live stream: AFL partners with News Corp to bring readers NAB League match of the round

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The best AFL draft prospects from across the country will be determined to put their case forward as they step onto the field for the AFL NAB League Boys season.

News Corp will be riding shotgun on their journey to the top echelons of the game, extending our partnership with the AFL to beam the action live onto your PCs, laptops and mobiles.

This season, which kicks off this weekend, News Corp is extending its coverage across state borders as well, featuring the best young interstate academies as part of our game of the round coverage.

The best talents from the Sydney Swans, GWS Giants, Brisbane Lions and Gold Coast Suns will all feature at least once in the opening month of the NAB League season.

The Northern Territory’s best young players, who were part of the highly successful NTFL season over the summer, will also get their chance to shine when they take on Tasmania Devils in the split rounds on May 1.

Max Heath of the Sandringham Dragons (right) contests ruck against Seth Robinson of the Calder Cannons during last season. Photo: Hamish Blair

“Our exclusive live stream of one match every round of the NAB League season continues a proud partnership between News Corp and the AFL which grew this year to also include the NAB League Girls competition,” News Sport Network managing director Michael Wilkins said.

“Not only is this a chance to showcase the exciting next generation of AFL talent in Victoria, but also across the country, as we include several interstate academy teams in our coverage.

“Following on from several tough years for sport in Victoria, this season is a chance to restart the development of our young athletes and News Corp is proud to play its part in that process.”

Tasmania Devils will take centre stage in News Corp’s exclusive coverage of the NAB League on May Day. Picture: Anthony Corke

AFL head of talent pathways Grant Williams said the NAB League was a crucial piece in the development puzzle for the next generation of AFL stars.

“There is a lot of excitement from across the competition about the prospect of completing the NAB League Boys season in 2022, particularly after so much football has been missed in the past couple of year,” Williams said.

“A significant amount of work has gone into preparing for the 2022 season, from those involved in leading and managing programs, their coaches and players through to stakeholders including our partners like NAB, the AFL clubs and the team behind running the competition.

“The NAB League provides a great platform for some of the most talented boys in the country to develop and thrive, and we’re looking forward to seeing this next group come through.

The NAB League is returning this season and you can watch the action with News Corp. Pic: Michael Klein

“There is some incredible talent that will be on display with a number of players sure to become household names in the AFL in years to come.

“In what is a fantastic outcome for fans, families, recruiters and players, the NAB League Boys competition will be exposed to a broader audience right across the country, with our partnership with News Corp is a significant part of this.”

The live stream deal continues a strong partnership between News Corp and the AFL which included the full season coverage of the NAB League Girls in 2022.

The NAB League Girls competition will enter its finals series this weekend with one semi-final, between Dandenong Stingrays and Geelong Falcons on Saturday, streamed live by the Herald Sun.

Check out the live stream schedule for the opening 10 rounds of the NAB League Boys below.