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Jonty Ralphsmith

Melbourne

Sports Journalist at Star News Group (Australia)

Reporter at Freelance

AFL Draft analyst, digital content creator and journalist | Star News Group | Craft of the Draft/Zero Hanger | The First Serve

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  • 4 days ago | zerohanger.com | Jonty Ralphsmith

    On the first day of every month throughout 2025, Craft of the Draft will drop an updated and expanded prospect power rankings, taking into consideration a combination of form and potential. Due to 1 June coinciding with the first game of the U18s National Championships, the June list has been delayed until June 2. This edition is the third released, with nine club-linked players, including Gold Coast Academy prospect Dylan Patterson, who is the big mover.

  • 4 days ago | zerohanger.com | Jonty Ralphsmith

    The U18s Boys National Championships kicked off on Sunday, with South Australia upsetting the Allies by seven points in a high-quality game of footy. Meanwhile, there were several schoolboy standouts, while many Victorians will enter Vic Metro and Vic Country's first game of the carnival this weekend in hot form.

  • 4 days ago | zerohanger.com | Jonty Ralphsmith

    On the first day of every month throughout 2025, Craft of the Draft will drop an updated and expanded prospect power rankings, taking into consideration a combination of form and potential. Due to 1 June coinciding with the first game of the U18s National Championships, the June list has been delayed until June 2. This edition is the third released, with nine club-linked players, including Gold Coast Academy prospect Dylan Patterson, who is the big mover.

  • 6 days ago | zerohanger.com | Jonty Ralphsmith

    South Australia is set to kick off the U18s National Championships on Sunday against the Allies at Blacktown International Sports Park, with AFL Academy member Sam Cumming to feature heavily in the Croweaters midfield. The dominant North Adelaide teenager has had a fine start to 2025, averaging 24 disposals and three clearances at SANFL U18s level. He's set to feature in a stacked South Australian midfield, alongside top 10 prospect Dyson Sharp and Richmond father-son prospect Louis Kellaway.

  • 1 week ago | zerohanger.com | Jonty Ralphsmith

    He's the Gold Coast Academy prospect you've probably never heard of, but he's the player who made as big a splash as any for the Suns ahead of the National Championships this year. Koby Coulson, a tenacious midfielder with strength and flair, averaged 29 disposals across the Suns' four games – second only to ball magnet Beau Addinsall – to go with five marks and four tackles each outing.

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Jonty Ralphsmith
Jonty Ralphsmith @JontyRalphsmith
12 May 25

RT @JeffWhite34: A few highlights of Kalani from the weekend — no clue where that leap comes from! 🤔 https://t.co/DjZSHEqsCa

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Jonty Ralphsmith @JontyRalphsmith
11 May 25

Anyone need a 198cm 20yo forward? Subiaco’s Archie May shapes as a roughie to watch at the Mid-Season Draft, with clubs closely monitoring him last week before a four goal haul yesterday. Has received mild interest in recent years during his time at Sandy Dragons + Richmond VFL.

Jonty Ralphsmith
Jonty Ralphsmith @JontyRalphsmith
9 May 25

“He's always had elite habits so he doesn't have to invent anything new.” There’s a little bit of Finn O’Sullivan about the way Oakleigh midfielder Sam Grlj plays. An overview of all the impressive players from U18s powerhouse Oakleigh ⬇️ https://t.co/aebfkm1xho