Classic Contests: Swans strong start helps them fly past Dragons
IF you are missing footy like we are, then let us somewhat salvage that with a look back in a new series of Classic Contests. In today’s contest we look at one of the would-have-been Round 4 clashes in the NAB League this year between Sandringham Dragons and Sydney Swans Academy. In this edition, we […]
Allies announce 50-player squad for national championships
THE Allies have today announced the 50-player squad to take to the National Under 18 Championships following the conclusion of the NAB League Boys competition which gave the Allies teams a chance to test themselves against Victorian opponents ahead of the championships next month. Of the sides, Sydney Swans Academy had the most representatives with […]
Scouting notes: NAB League Boys – Round 6
ROUND 6 was the last chance for many to get a close look at Northern Academy products, as all five academies this week bowed out of NAB League action. With eight games to cast eyes on, here are our scouting notes on players from Victoria Metro and Country squad lists, as well as those pointed […]
Scouting notes: NAB League Boys – Round 4
WITH the Country sides afforded a bye and Victorian trials played this weekend, the remaining Metropolitan NAB League sides faced an uphill battle against interstate rivals with depleted lineups. Still, there was a good amount of talent on show, so here are our opinion-based notes on players identified by talent managers as ones to watch, […]
NAB League Boys Round 4 preview: Changes galore as NAB League goes national
ROUND 4 of the NAB League Boys sees established Victorian Metropolitan sides both play host and traveler as five clubs steel themselves for clashes against the Northern Academies, while the Country clubs each have a bye. A Saturday double-header sees both Sydney academies hit Sandringham, while the Queensland academies are set to host a game […]
Weekend preview: NAB League Boys – Round 2
AN HISTORIC weekend of NAB League football will see Northern Academies thrown in the mixer for the first of five rounds, while the Tasmania Devils get their first crack in the competition after an opening round bye. With a massive nine games across two days, we are set for a true feast of football. SYDNEY […]
NAB League season previews: Northern Academies
IN a first as part of the new NAB League Boys competition, the four Northern Academy sides take their place over the next five rounds competing against each other and some Victorian teams, as does Northern Territory. The five teams and Tasmania will look to put their best foot forward ahead of the National Under […]
Allied states representatives named for revamped AFL Academy
TASMANIA and the Sydney Swans Academy lead all-comers for the most players in the revamped state-based AFL Academies from the Allied sides, with six players each making the the new academy. Both Queensland academies have five players each in the side, while Greater Western Sydney (GWS) GIANTS Academy and Northern Territory have three players each. […]
Dragons dominate Under 17 All Stars squads
AN eight-player contingent from Sandringham Dragons headlines the Under 17 All Stars match on AFL Grand Final day, which looks at the top young 2019-eligible draftees from across the country. The players are split into two sides – Team Riewoldt and Team Bartel – in an exhibition match on the MCG which will be broadcast […]
Maroons storm home to knock off Rams
QUEENSLAND went close to doubling their three-quarter time score with five-final quarter goals, helping them to a 32-point win over Division Two rivals, NSW/ACT in the Under 17 Futures game at Southport. It was somewhat of an arm-wrestle to open the game as the two sides went goal for goal, seeing the visitors hold a […]
