The QBE Sydney Swans Academy exists to increase the number of players in NSW who have expert AFL knowledge and high-level skills.

Established in 2010, the Academy has nurtured and developed a number of elite AFL-level players but also made a significant contribution to the growth and strength of the code in NSW.

The Academy provides a professional, age-appropriate development program for males and females aged 11 to 19, and each year the Academy trains up to 700 players.

Players are selected through various ways including open assessment trials, talent ID days and the Top End Benchmark program.

Young Bloods - A TikTok documentary series

One season. Eight athletes.

The 28-part TikTok docuseries, or Tok-umentary, follows eight aspiring young players from the male and female Under 18 squads throughout the 2024 season, blending documentary footage with self-filmed vision from the players themselves.

With exclusive access to the QBE Sydney Swans Academy, during each of the 60-90 second TikTok episodes, viewers will see players immerse themselves in the Sydney Swans'  ‘Bloods’ culture, celebrate success, and build resilience as they deal with setbacks including losses and injuries.

Watch and learn more.