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Fresh NSW/ACT talent set to explode in the AFL

Three players from NSW and the ACT were drafted into the AFL ranks in last week’s NAB AFL Draft and NAB Rookie Draft. They join more than 50 others from our region listed at clubs in the elite men’s competition.

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Green set to follow in the famous footsteps of his Grandfather

The Green clan might need to add a few more shelves to what must already be an impressive trophy cabinet, as Tom Green gears up to be the next family member to enter the AFL world. At just 18-years-old Green has already

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The rapid rise of Leeton’s Cooper Sharman

Originally published by fox footy.com.au  Eight months ago, the last thing on Cooper Sharman’s mind was getting drafted. In fact, the teenager had just moved from his home town of Leeton in country New South Wales to live on campus at

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The Fish That Won’t Stop Swimming – Sam Fisher’s road to AFL redemption

In 2016, Sam Fisher fulfilled his childhood dream when he was selected in the AFL’s Rookie Draft by the Sydney Swans. But, after a year of playing and training alongside the likes of Callum Mills, Kieran Jack and Isaac Heeney,

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AFL NSW/ACT’s Top 10 Greatest Draft Gems

While a lot is made of the importance of early picks, clubs can score massive wins by finding gems late in the draft, and indeed the pre-season and rookie drafts. We take a look look at AFL NSW/ACT’s Top 10

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Friendship, family, and football – Inside the journey of AFL Draft prospect Angus Baker

ANGUS BAKER is preparing for one of the biggest days of his life as the 2019 AFL Draft approaches later this month. Surrounded by the people closest to him, Angus will watch the draft from his Dad’s home in Sydney

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These are the contenders for Pick Number One

Jarrod Brander

Originally published by Fox Footy. THESE are the contenders for Pick 1 — and whether they would suit ether, or both, of the two teams ‘vying’ for the wooden spoon. Plus the WAFL prospect and state combine invitee that destroyed

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All Stars to bring together best youngsters

Originally published by AFL.com.au THE COUNTRY’S leading draft hopefuls for this year and next will again converge in Grand Final week for two NAB AFL All Stars games. As was the case last year, which was the first time the

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Top prospect leads Allies to thrilling upset

Jarrod Brander

Originally published on AFL.com.au ALLIES forward Jarrod Brander produced his best performance of the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, playing a commanding role up forward in his side’s upset three-point win over Vic Metro at Simonds Stadium on Wednesday. The thrilling

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Father-son prospect Blakey put on ice

Nick Blakey

Originally published by Fox Footy. Exciting 2018 draft prospect Nick Blakey has been put on ice, with the versatile utility set to miss the remainder of the 2017 season through injury. Blakey, the son of North Melbourne and Lions great John

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