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Record four top 20 AFL Draft picks for NSW/ACT

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

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Posted in ACT/South Coast, Featured News, Hunter/Central Coast, Northern NSW, Southern NSW, Talent news, Under 16 RAMS, Under 18 RAMS, Western Sydney

NSW/ACT Draft Update

For the first time in its history, the national draft has descended upon Adelaide and the City of Churches – along with the best young football talent in the country – is buzzing with excitement. NSW/ACT has had just five

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Posted in ACT/South Coast, AFL Riverina Front Page, Community, Featured News, Hunter/Central Coast, Northern NSW, Southern NSW, Sydney Harbour, Sydney South/Illawarra, Talent news, Under 16 RAMS, Under 18 RAMS, Western Sydney

Meet the NSW/ACT Academy Draft prospects

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

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Posted in ACT/South Coast, AFL Riverina Front Page, Central West, Coaching news, Featured News, Hunter/Central Coast, Northern NSW, Southern NSW, Sydney Harbour, Sydney South/Illawarra, Talent news, Under 16 RAMS, Under 18 RAMS

Mills determined to overcome injuries

Highly rated inside midfielder Callum Mills has had to sit on the sidelines more than he would like as injuries have plagued his 2015 season. The Sydney Swans Academy star has been held up by injuries for the majority of

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Posted in Featured News, Front page news, Sydney Harbour, Talent news, Under 16 RAMS, Under 18 RAMS

A complete guide to the AFL bidding system

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

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Posted in ACT/South Coast, Featured News, Hunter/Central Coast, Northern NSW, Southern NSW, Sydney Harbour, Sydney South/Illawarra, Talent news, Under 18 RAMS

Hopper tops Champion Data Draft pool

Leeton’s Jacob Hopper has been ranked the top Draft Prospect in this year’s crop by stats gurus Champion Data, with two NSW/ACT RAMS teammates joining the 18-year-old in the top ten. It was a RAMS quinella, with North Shore gun

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Posted in Community, Featured News, Southern NSW, Sydney Harbour, Talent news, Under 18 RAMS

Relaxed Coughlan firms AFL Draft chances

NSW/ACT RAM Nick Coughlan missed out on selection in last year’s draft but a change in attitude for 2015 may yet see him keep his AFL dream alive. The versatile tall said he felt like he put too much pressure on

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Posted in Featured News, Talent news, Under 16 RAMS, Under 18 RAMS

Himmelberg set for second draft chance

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

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Posted in Featured News, Talent news, Under 16 RAMS, Under 18 RAMS

Swans eye ‘complete package’ Cal Mills

When Callum Mills officially joins the Sydney Swans at this month’s NAB AFL Draft, the club can thank its chairman Andrew Pridham for his involvement in securing the talented midfielder. This article originally appeared on AFL.com.au. By Callum Twomey. Mills

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Posted in Featured News, Sydney Harbour, Talent news, Under 16 RAMS, Under 18 RAMS

Stay at home: Dad’s advice pays off for Kennedy

Matthew Kennedy was still getting used to playing in the TAC Cup when the draft value index and new bidding system were finalised earlier this year. He figured he should read up on them, given they would have so much

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Posted in Featured News, Southern NSW, Talent news, Under 18 RAMS