Draft Watch: Famous Hawks name in Brisbane’s best, Swans star dominates as Ah-Mu goes big

The weekend of Talent League action kicked off with a Vic Country triple header at Bendigo on Friday.

There were some massive performances in those games, highlighted by 16-year-old Corey Ah-Mu who again starred for the Dandenong Stingrays.

The 2025 Vic Country U16 rep, of Samoan descent, is a beast who stands at 196cm and spends most of his time as an inside midfielder but can also play ruck and as a key forward.

Cooper Hodge played well for the Brisbane Lions Academy in their win over the Giants and Lachlan Price put up massive numbers for the Swans Academy.

See below for the wrap of the weekend’s Talent League matches:

Top 10 fantasy points

1 - Lachlan Price (SS) - 133
2 - Jordan Knapp (ER) - 132
3 - Max Bartlett (ER) - 131
4 - Conrad Blackwell-Smith (SS) - 122
Eq.5 - Oliver Wilson (GP) - 116
Eq.5 - Matthew Owen (BL) - 116
7 - Jackson Phillips (DS) - 114
8 - Clancy Stuart (DS) - 112
9 - Oliver Boddenberg (MB) - 107
10 - Jim Houston (GWS) - 106

Bendigo Pioneers (71) v (88) Gippsland Power

Gippy improved their record to 3-1 with a 17-point victory over the Pioneers in Bendigo. Levi Macumber starred with five goals from 18 disposals, Cody Templeton led the way with 24 disposals while ball magnet Judd Burgiel was again busy with 23. Oliver Wilson was industrious with 20 touches and a game-high 11 tackles. Oscar Cail again booted three goals and now has 12 in four games this season. The Macmillan brothers, Connor and Thomas, stood out for the Power, linking up and using their run and carry out of the back half. Gippsland defender Clancy Snell took some key intercept marks among his eight grabs for the game and Augustus Finsterer was dangerous up forward, taking some nice dukes and finishing with 2.2. Max Thompson showed his class for Bendigo with 17 touches and a goal, and fellow 2027 draft prospect Tyce Griffin was excellent in the first half. Pioneers star Cody Walker did not play, instead suiting up for the AFL Academy team.

1 - Oliver Wilson (GP) - 116
2 - Levi Macumber (GP) - 104
3 - Judd Burgiel (GP) - 101
4 - Cody Templeton (GP) - 98
5 - Connor & Thomas Macmillan (GP) - 81

Dandenong Stingrays (141) v (65) GWV Rebels

Dandy dominated the Rebels, winning by 76 points in the second of Bendigo’s Vic Country triple header. Jackson Phillips had another big impact with 27 disposals, eight inside 50s and six tackles. He’s averaging 23 touches across four outings. Corey Ah-Mu, who wasn't on the initial list of Tasmania's introductory letters, would surely be grabbing their attention now. He was enormous with 33 touches and two goals, while Clancy Stuart racked up 24 touches and booted three. 198cm forward Bentley Avenell helped himself to another four goals and now has 10 goals in four games. For the Rebs, inside mid Ethan Drever was their top possession winner for the third straight game with 27 and Archie Elliott kicked four majors from limited opportunities.

1 - Jackson Phillips (DS) - 114
2 - Clancy Stuart (DS) - 112
3 - Corey Ah-Mu (DS) - 105
4 - Ben Carroll (DS) - 103
5 - Ethan Drever (GWV) - 101

Geelong Falcons (89) v (47) Murray Bushrangers

The Falcons were too strong for the Bushies, getting up by 42 points in the third Bendigo fixture. Geelong shared the load with Fletcher Pulleine (24), Charlie Hanegraaf (23), William Nicholls (22), Archer Chamberlain (21) and Tom Teague (21) all passing the 20-disposals threshold. Charlie Gray kicked four goals and Doggies father-son prospect Jax Cooney, son of Brownlow Medallist Adam, kicked 2.3 from 13 touches. Coons tell us he should’ve kicked six! Jackson Hewitt was Murray’s best with 26, and now averages 27.5 this year. Oliver Boddenberg had 20 touches and 10 tackles while Kade Hadley kicked three.

1 - Oliver Boddenberg (MB) - 107
2 - Jackson Hewitt (MB) - 96
3 - Charlie Gray (GF) - 90
4 - Fletcher Pulleine (GF) - 86
5 - William Nicholls (GF) - 86

Sydney Swans (109) v (29) Gold Coast Academy

The Swans smashed the Suns by 80 points at Blacktown. Lachlan Price was prolific with 23 disposals, a game-high 11 tackles, six marks and six inside 50s. Conrad Blackwell-Smith was also very busy with 28 touches and 20 tackles. Ben Pignatelli led all-comers with three goals. For the Suns, Leroy Kaesler had 23 touches and Jesse Wenzel booted three majors.

1 - Lachlan Price (SS) - 133
2 - Conrad Blackwell-Smith (SS) - 122
3 - Leroy Kaesler (GC) - 92
4 - Alex Norris (SS) - 90
5 - Guy Jenkin (SS) - 89

Northern Knights (95) v (82) Western Jets

The Knights remained unbeaten with a grinding 13-point win over the Jets at Preston City Oval. Harvie Cooke led the way for Northern with 19 disposals, six tackles, five inside 50s and a goal. Jayce Callegari kicked three goals for the Knights, showing plenty of promise up forward. Khaled El Souki bagged six of Western’s 12 goals and has 13 for the season. Lachlan Hicks led the way with 22 touches. He sits second on the league's disposal tally with 112.

1 - Harvie Cooke (NK) - 87
2 - Macauli Buck (WJ) - 78
3 - Jayce Callegari (NK) - 74
4 - Khaled El Souki (WJ) - 74
5 - Lachlan Hicks (WJ) - 66

GWS Academy (80) v (107) Brisbane Academy

The Lions got the better of the Giants, saluting by 27 points at Blacktown. Matthew Owen was excellent for the Lions with a game-high 31 disposals, seven inside 50s and two goals. He had plenty of support from Ashlon Prindable, brother of Collingwood draftee Tyan, who had 24 touches and a goal. Harrison Bridge was influential with 25 disposals and nine marks while his bottom-age brother Jackson contributed 20 touches. Hawthorn father/son prospect Cooper Hodge, son of club great Luke, was among Brisbane’s best with 21 touches and four tackles. 16-year-old Rohan Bickerton returned 4.2 with a dangerous forward showing. From a the Giants perspective, Jim Houston (22 disposals, 12 marks), Cooper French (26 disposals), Brody Kane (21 disposals) and Brynley Ryan (there goals) were their best.

1 - Matthew Owen (BL) - 116
2 - Jim Houston (GWS) - 106
3 - Ashlon Prindable (BL) - 105
4 - Harrison Bridge (BL) - 103
5 - Cooper French (GWS) - 95

Sandringham Dragons (130) v (43) Calder Cannons

A massive 87-point win by Sandy over Calder at Moorabbin. It was largely one-way traffic the way of the Dragons who had plenty of key contributors. Albert Macgowan has been in superb nick to start 2026, amassing a match-best 29 disposals. He’s averaging 29 disposals so far this campaign as the league's most prolific player. Max Dalton, brother of Hawthorn draftee Jack, (22 disposals, six inside 50s), Gus Teixeira (20 disposals, two goals) and Eamon Tesoriero (19 disposals, two goals) were all busy while Lochie Burrows snagged four using forward nous and toughness. Jack Dodorico led the way for the Jets with 20 touches, and North Melbourne father/son prospect Sam Harris had 18 touches, five inside 50s and a goal. Tevita Rodan, son of ex-Richmond, Port Adelaide and Melbourne livewire and current goal umpire David, contributed 1.2 from 17 touches. He’s Power father/son eligible. Levi West, son of Bulldogs champion Scott, had 16 touches and nine tackles for the Cannons.

1 - Albert Macgowan (SD) - 98
2 - Max Dalton (SD) - 95
3 - Eamon Tesoriero (SD) - 92
4 - Gus Teixeira (SD) - 87
5 - Lochie Burrows (SD) - 87

Eastern Ranges (58) v (56) Oakleigh Chargers

Eastern edged Oakleigh by two points in a low-scoring affair at Dingley. Three Ranges stars racked up 30 or more disposals. Jordan Knapp was everywhere with 31 touches, 11 marks, five tackles, six inside 50s and four rebound 50s. Max Bartlett was similarly versatile with 30 touches, seven tackles, seven inside 50s and six rebound 50s. Archie Spencer put in a game-high 32 touches and six inside 50s. Ryan McConnell continued his bright start to 2026 with 23 possessions while Jett Flower, grandson of Demons royalty, had 19 touches, five rebounds 50s and a goal. The best Chargers included Jack Condello (22 disposals, one goal) and Harper McCullough (22 disposals).

1 - Jordan Knapp (ER) - 132
2 - Max Bartlett (ER) - 131
3 - Archie Spencer (ER) - 104
4 - Jack Condello (OC) - 101
5 - Ryan McConnell (ER) - 99

AFL Academy (55) v (126) North Melbourne VFL

Carlton father/son jet Cody Walker was again excellent, this time in the navy, green and gold of the AFL Academy. Walker had a team-best 25 disposals plus six clearances and six inside 50s. Richmond NGA talent Tanner Armstrong was busy 21 touches and SANFL and South Adelaide star Kodah Edwards picked up 23 touches and kicked a goal. North young gun Lochy Dovaston dominated with six goals and 20 touches while Matt Whitlock bagged four majors.

Talent League stats

Disposals
1 - Albert Macgowan (SD) - 117
2 - Lachlan Hicks (WJ) - 112
3 - Jackson Hewitt (MB) - 110
4 - Harvie Cooke (NK) - 99
5 - Jackson Phillips (DS) - 93

Goals
1 - Khaled El Souki (CC) - 13
2 - Oscar Cail (BP) - 12
3 - Seb Marsic (OC) - 11
4 - Bentley Avenell (DS) - 10
Eq.5 - Sam Gayfer (NK) - 9
Eq.5 - Archie Elliott (GWV) - 9
Eq.5 - Jake Miller (WJ) - 9

Marks
1 - Jackson Hewitt (MB) - 32
Eq.2 - Xavier Ladbrook (GP) - 25
Eq.2 - Albert Macgowan (SD) - 25
Eq.2 - Lachlan Hicks (WJ) - 25
Eq.2 - Oliver Griffin (SD) - 25
Eq.2 - Jake Miller (WJ) - 25

Tackles
1 - Chase Poyser (BP) - 30
Eq.2 - Judd Burgiel (GP) - 27
Eq.2 - Noah Williams (GF) - 27
4 - Ryan McConnell (ER) - 25
Eq.5 - Ethan Drever (GWS) - 24
Eq.5 - Zach Lambert (MB) - 24
Eq.5 - Harvie Cooke (NK) - 24