AFL Draft: The future stars representing Australia U18 team against VFL sides

Football fans in Melbourne will get the opportunity to see the next crop of emerging stars on the weekend when the 2025 Marsh AFL National Academy Boys squad represents the Australia U18 team.

The collective youngsters will take on Richmond's VFL team on Sunday, April 13, at RSEA Park (St Kilda's training ground).

They will also play against VFL outfit Coburg at Mission Whitten Oval on Sunday, April 27.

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The National Academy is a development program for the next generation of AFL stars, providing valuable experiences, insights and opportunities.

Draft prospects Zeke Uwland (younger brother of Gold Coast player Bodhi) and Willem Duursma (younger brother of Zane, Xavier, and Yasmin) joined the squad.

Father-son prospect and Gold Coast Academy player Kallani White (son of Melbourne player Jeff) will showcase his skills, as will Cody Curtain (brother of Adelaide's Dan).

Marsh AFL National Academy Manager and former Collingwood player Tarkyn Lockyer said that it's an honour for a player to don the Australian jumper.

"Wearing the Australia jumper and representing the Australia U18 team is a huge honour for our young stars and always the highlight of the Marsh AFL National Academy program," Lockyer said.

"We look forward to having the squad together this weekend and providing them new experiences and learnings which they can equip themselves with on and off the field throughout their football journey."

HOW TO WATCH: Sunday's match between Australia U18 and Richmond VFL will be available to watch live and free on the AFL website.

Future Stars U18 Australian Team