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Scouting notes: 2017 Young Guns Game

THE annual Victorian Young Guns game was held on Saturday at Fortburn Stadium, Port Melbourne. With majority of clubs in attendance, the Young Guns Green won the game by a few points. In a match that wasn’t helped by the soggy outfield, the skill level was down and the standard from previous years was lacking […]

Young Guns look to stake claim for AFL Draft

THIRTY-EIGHT TAC Cup players are among those striving to stake a claim in front of AFL recruiters in the AFL Young Guns game on Saturday. The game includes players from clubs that are no longer in premiership contention or have chosen to nominate for the game, VFL clubs, school football and local leagues. The 50 […]

AFL clubs look to Next Generation

THE first intake of the AFL’s newest initiative – Next Generation Academies – are six months away from potentially realising their AFL dream. Eleven players are listed from five AFL clubs with each of the participants exposed to their designated clubs’ coaching, facilities and expertise across health, fitness and personal development. The talent academies are for […]