I thought I would start a thread on these championships as they start this Saturday at Blacktown.

These champs play a big part in determining which kids get rookied and drafted.

I will post the schedule.

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Round 1, Saturday April 14, 1.30pm
U18 Sydney Swans Academy v U18 Brisbane Lions Academy
Blacktown International Sports Park, Sydney

Round 2, Saturday April 21, 1pm
U18 Sydney Swans Academy v U18 Giants Academy
Blacktown International Sports Park, Sydney

Round 3, Saturday April 28, 5pm
U18 Sydney Swans Academy v NT Thunder U18
Alice Springs
Players will leave Sydney at approximately 9am on Friday April 27 and return on Sunday April 29

Round 4, Saturday May 5, 9.30am
U18 Sydney Swans Academy v Tasmania U18
Glenorchy
Players will leave Sydney on Friday May 4

Round 5, Saturday May 12, 10am
U18 Sydney Swans Academy v U18 Gold Coast Academy
Blacktown International Sports Park, Sydney

U18 National Championships - Allies
Players will be selected from the Academy Series for the combined Allies team to play in the Division One U18 National AFL Championships. Those games will be on June 10 v Vic Country; June 17 v Vic Metro; June 29 v SA; July 4 v WA.

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I understand that the swans team will be an interesting mix, with some good overagers, a weaker under 18 group, except for Blakey, and a very strong under 17 group.

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I understand that the swans team will be an interesting mix, with some good overagers, a weaker under 18 group, except for Blakey, and a very strong under 17 group.