The NSW/ACT region is well represented in the 2016 NEAFL Team of the Year, which was announced in Sydney on Sunday night at the 2016 NEAFL MVP Awards. Players from all four NSW/ACT based NEAFL teams – the Sydney Swans,…
Those who say the academy recruiting pool is too large need to understand the positive effects the system is having on the AFL as a whole, according to GIANTS coach Leon Cameron. This article originally appeared on the GWS GIANTS’…
After eight NSW/ACT players were taken in Tuesday’s National Draft, a further five local products have been added in today’s rookie Draft. Kyle Galloway and Sam Murray went to the Sydney Swans, GWS GIANTS committed to Daniel Lloyd, Wagga’s Jock…
Eight NSW/ACT products were drafted, including an unprecedented four players in the top 20 selections, at Tuesday’s NAB AFL National Draft in Adelaide. The AFL National Draft began in 1986, and until this year NSW/ACT has had just 13 players in…
A number of northern academy kids should become high picks at next week’s draft, as the AFL’s live bidding system is used for the first time. The four northern clubs will need to come up with enough draft ‘points’ to…
Have you struggled through many sleepless nights trying to work out how the AFL’s new bidding system works? Don’t worry: your questions, concerns and ‘what ifs’ are all answered here. By Emma Quayle This article originally appeared on The Age…
After an impressive end to the season Eastlake forward Harrison Himmelberg appears ready to take his second chance at gaining a spot on an AFL list. The 19-year-old, who missed out on being drafted after an injury-plagued 2014, recently enhanced…
By Callum Twomey Mobile forward Harry Himmelberg enhanced his draft stocks with a best-afield display for the Allies in their win over the NAB AFL Academy on Grand Final morning. The 191cm forward kicked a goal and had 19 disposals…
The NAB AFL Draft National Combine begins in Melbourne on October 8th and will give some of the country’s best young footballers their last chance to showcase their talents before the Draft. This year will see eight NSW/ACT players head…
By Callum Twomey Highly rated Greater Western Sydney academy pair Jacob Hopper and Matthew Kennedy are among 25 players eligible to be listed by the northern academy clubs at this year’s NAB AFL Draft. Hopper and Kennedy, tipped to attract…
