EXPLAINER | Pocket Podcast: The best academy & father-son hauls
OVER the last week, Draft Central launched its brand new series of pocket podcasts, a collection of short-form discussions which narrow in on a range of topics heading into the 2020 AFL Draft. In the next edition, Chief Editor Peter Williams again sat down with AFL Draft Editor Michael Alvaro to discuss which AFL club shapes as boasting the strongest […]
Academy Series Player Focus: Braeden Campbell (Sydney Swans Academy)
IN continuing our extended Player Focus series, we take a look at a prospect who stood out in the recently commenced Academy Series. A Sydney Derby kicked off the carnival, as the GWS GIANTS and Sydney Swans academies locked horns over the weekend. Leading Swans prospect Braeden Campbell is the player we put under the […]
AFL Draft Watch: Errol Gulden (Sydney Swans Academy/Allies)
IN the build up to football eventually returning, Draft Central takes a look at some of this year’s brightest names who have already represented their state at Under 17 or Under 18s level in 2019. While plenty can change between now and then, we will provide a bit of an insight into players, how they performed […]
Queensland weekly wrap: Southport and Sydney to clash in NEAFL decider
THE North Eastern Australian Football League (NEAFL) decider is finally here, while the Queensland Australian Football League (QAFL) preliminary final will determine the second grand finalist in that league. NEAFL Grand Final: The NEAFLs big dance is on this Sunday afternoon from 1pm at Fankhauser Reserve, Southport who host the Sydney Swans. The Grand Final […]
Scouting notes: Tasmania vs. Sydney Swans Academy
TASMANIA has claimed the Under 18 Academy Series title after a dominant first term against Sydney Swans Academy set the Mariners up for a 32-point win. Tasmania booted six goals to one in the opening term and proved too good for the Swans, holding on for victory. We were there to capture the action and […]
Scouting notes: Under 18 Academy Series – Round 2
ROUND TWO of the Under 18 Academy Series saw some of the best talent in the 2018 draft pool standout. Sydney Swans, Brisbane Lions and Tasmania were the winners with our scouts watching two of the games over the weekend. BLAKEY & THOMAS STAR IN WEEK TWO OF U18 ACADEMY SERIES — Sydney Swans Academy […]
NSW/ACT weekly wrap: All Nations and Kickstart sides enjoy Diversity Championships
OVER the past few days, the biggest story in NSW/ACT was the National Diversity Championships, where the All Nations and Kickstart sides competed against every other Australian state and territory in a three-day series. Both sides picked up a win and gained invaluable experience in the process. National Diversity Championships: The New South Wales/Australian Capital […]
Swans, Giants and Mariners take the points in Under 18 Academy Series opening weekend
THE UNDER 18 Academy Series kicked off at Blacktown International Sports Park on Saturday, with Tasmania, Sydney Swans Academy and GWS Giants Academy teams collecting victories. — TASMANIA VS. GOLD COAST ACADEMY LIKELY Tasmanian draftee Chayce Jones has starred in the opening game of the NAB AFL Under 18 Academy Series at Blacktown International Sports Park […]
NSW/ACT weekly wrap: Youth Girls Northern Academy Series a success
A NUMBER of talented junior footballers have put their hand up for the NSW/ACT squad to take on Tasmania in June after some impressive showings in the recent Youth Girls Northern Academy Series. Players were divided into two sides in the series, representing the GIANTS and Sydney Swans. While Brisbane Lions won the overall series, […]
NSW/ACT weekly wrap: Demons go down; Giants stand tall
CANBERRA had a tough opener to the season, while GWS Giants and Sydney split their results in the AFL over the Easter long weekend. Demons go down in standalone opener Canberra Demons kicked off their North Eastern Australian Football League (NEAFL) season over the Easter break, but unfortunately it was not a Good Friday for […]
