The article is part of The Canberra Times' live Canberra sports coverage for Saturday, 13 June 2026.The main focus is on two young Australian Rules football players from Canberra who have attracted the attention of AFL talent scouts and are set to participate in a national-level tournament.

The piece serves as an entry point to a live sports blog that provides ongoing updates, scores, news, video highlights and analysis from local sporting competitions across the Canberra region throughout the day.

The article highlights the achievements of the teenage athletes and their coach, reflecting the strength of local Australian Rules football development programs in the ACT.

While detailed information about the players' backgrounds and selection process is limited in the available text, their inclusion in a national tournament represents an important opportunity to showcase their abilities in front of AFL recruiters and talent officials.The story also emphasises the role of community sport in identifying and developing future elite athletes.

In addition to the live coverage, the article includes information about sports reporter Melanie Dinjaski, who regularly covers a wide range of sporting codes for Canberra audiences.Readers are encouraged to follow the live blog for updates from local competitions and broader sporting developments occurring throughout the day.