Heeney thriving during Swans’ pre-season
New Sydney Swans recruit Isaac Heeney says he has settled in well and is thoroughly enjoying his time in red and white, as the Swans build towards NAB Challenge.
Talent news
Talented teens have the Goodes
Almost 40 indigenous footballers gathered at the Sydney Academy of Sport and Recreation over the weekend for the Adam Goodes Talent Program Camp.
Posted in ACT/South Coast, AFL Riverina Front Page, Central West, Front page news, Hunter/Central Coast, Indigenous news, Northern NSW, Southern NSW, Sydney Harbour, Sydney South/Illawarra, Talent news, Western Sydney
Pedal power lands Vandenberg AFL berth
Aaron Vandenberg’s path to the AFL was rocky and winding, but he’s come to the end of it, on a bike. afl.com.au’s Peter Ryan charts the two wheel turnaround.
Seven a chance at Rookie, Pre-season Drafts
After eight NSW/ACT players were primary listed at Thursday’s National Draft, seven youngsters have another chance to fulfill their AFL dream this week.
Posted in ACT/South Coast, AFL Riverina Front Page, Central West, Front page news, Hunter/Central Coast, Northern NSW, Southern NSW, Sydney Harbour, Sydney South/Illawarra, Talent news, Under 16 RAMS, Under 18 RAMS, Western Sydney
Canberra pair in AFL Draft ‘miracle’
They’re best mates, but Jack Steele admits there’s one disappointment about he and Logan Austin being drafted into the AFL – they won’t be teammates anymore.
The great eight: NSW/ACT draft glory
Eight current NSW/ACT players had their names called out as new primary list draftees to AFL clubs at last night’s NAB AFL National Draft in Queensland.
Posted in ACT/South Coast, AFL Riverina Front Page, Central West, Community, Front page news, Hunter/Central Coast, Northern NSW, Southern NSW, Sydney Harbour, Sydney South/Illawarra, Talent news, Under 16 RAMS, Under 18 RAMS, Western Sydney
Benchmark testing for Swans Academy
The next crop of QBE Sydney Swans Academy talent was put to the test on Sunday, in the first session of the 2014 Academy Benchmark Program.
Hiscox smashes AFL Draft Combine record
Sydney University player Jack Hiscox smashed the AFL Draft Combine 3km run record at Etihad Stadium on Friday, the final day of testing for the Draft hopefuls.
NSW/ACT dominate in academy nominations
Five NSW/ACT players have been nominated by the Sydney Swans and the GWS GIANTS for the academy bidding meeting to be held next Monday.
Posted in Front page news, Talent news
Jack Steele’s GIANT comeback
After a year spent recovering from a knee injury, Jack Steele has impressed recruiters and earned himself an academy nomination from the GWS GIANTS.
