AFL Draft Watch: Nathan O’Driscoll (Perth/Western Australia)
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 […]
Get to know: SANFL U18s – West Adelaide
WEST ADELAIDE is set to boast one of the more exciting Under 18 one-two combinations in 2020, with State Academy members Riley Thilthorpe and Bailey Chamberlain looking to crack through the SANFL grades alongside fellow hub representative, Jye Sinderberry – should football return this year, of course. Draft Central was lucky enough to gain access […]
Scouting notes: U16 National Championships – Western Australia vs. South Australia
REIGNING Under 16 champions South Australia got their title defence off to a solid start, overcoming Western Australia by 29 points at Subiaco Oval. Below are notes on some of the outstanding players from either side. Western Australia: #5 Zach Fliener (West Perth) Hard to miss under his helmet, Fliener proved a productive part of […]
Reigning champions again look the team to beat
DEFENDING Under-16 Division 1 champions South Australia got their 2019 campaign off to an ideal start, bettering their Western counterparts by 29 points at Subiaco Oval in a game full of momentum swings. The tri-colours burst out of the blocks early with consecutive goals to Morgan Ferres, Zyton Santillo, and Cooper Murley helping them to […]
Scouting notes: U16 National Championships – Vic Country vs. Vic Metro
VIC Metro outlasted their Country counterparts to open their Under 16 Division 1 campaign with a three-goal win. Michael Alvaro was on hand at GMHBA Stadium to take note of the outstanding players from either side in another edition of scouting notes. Vic Country: #1 Judson Clarke (Dandenong Stingrays) Was one of Country’s main threats […]
Scouting notes: Vic Metro vs. Vic Country Under 16 trials
THE all-Victorian representative action continued on Saturday at Preston City Oval, with the Country and Metro sides battling it out in their final trial game before they meet again in Round 1 of the Under 16 National Championships on June 16. Metro won the day 12.7 (79) to 7.3 (45) and Michael Alvaro was on […]
Tasmania doubles up with Under 16s triumph
THE gripping Under 16 Division Two National Championships came to an end last Saturday in Yeronga, with Tasmania coming out on top by percentage alone. The Mariners, NSW/ACT and Queensland each picked up two wins, while Northern Territory were the only side to remain winless. NSW/ACT’s Errol Gulden was named the Alan McLean Medallist as […]
Scouting Notes: U16 National Championships – Division Two
WE headed down to Metricon Stadium on Tuesday to watch Tasmania take on Northern Territory and Queensland face off against NSW/ACT in the Under 16 National Championships. Michael Alvaro was on hand to take notes at the games. Tasmania vs. Northern Territory Tasmania: #12 Will Harper Harper was arguably the best afield with a dominant […]
Scouting Notes: U16 National Championships – Division 1
IN a day that was not pleasant viewing for Victorian fans, we headed down to Southport to check out the Under 18s matches in which South Australia and Western Australia showed off the talent for the 2020 draft. South Australia vs. Vic Country South Australia: #1 Isaiah Dudley There’s not much of 2003-born Dudley, but […]
