Scouting Notes: Streaking Stingrays blunt Rebels’ cause
DANDENONG Stingrays picked up their third win on the bounce, defeating GWV Rebels by 40 points at Shepley Oval on Saturday. Boasting a host of Vic Country representatives, the home side withstood a gallant third-term fightback by the Rebels to salute 17.11 (113) to 11.7 (73). The result propels Dandenong into third place, while GWV […]
Scouting Notes: Country crew dominates in Stingrays win
A HANDFUL of Vic Country representatives have starred in Dandenong Stingrays’ 59-point win over Geelong Falcons on Saturday. The home side led their Round 14 clash at every break and kicked away with seven unanswered goals after half time at Shepley Oval. It was the Stingrays’ second win over Geelong this season after saluting to […]
Scouting Notes: Ranges run riot to sink Sandringham
EASTERN Ranges have made amends for their Round 1 Grand Final rematch loss, defeating Sandringham Dragons by 66 points in their Round 13 clash on Saturday. The Ranges burst out of the blocks with six goals to one in the opening term and consolidated in the second half to take home a comfortably victory. In […]
Scouting Notes: Gippsland powers past undermanned Devils
CONTENDING with wind and muddy conditions underfoot, Gippsland’s more experienced side prevailed emphatically over Tasmania in a largely one-sided contest at Shepley Oval. Short of a number of their best players to the Allies trials, the Devils showed fight in a scrappy opening term, but were eventually overpowered by an offensively superior Power side who brought […]
Scouting Notes: Chargers overcome inaccuracy to raid Rebel territory
OAKLEIGH Chargers have notched up their fourth win of the season after defeating the GWV Rebels by 18 points in their Round 10 clash at Mars Stadium. The visitors posted a whopping 30 scoring shots but managed just one more goal than their game opponents, who were again led valiantly by star midfielder Ethan Drever. […]
Scouting Notes: Streaking Jets dine out in Top End trip
IN THE Northern Territory Academy’s fourth and final Talent League appearance for the year, they were thoroughly outplayed by the streaking Western Jets, who followed up their two recent dominant victories with another impressive showing. Jets captain Lachlan Hicks continued his imperious form with another best on ground showing. NT ACADEMY 1.1 | 4.2 | […]
Scouting Notes: Cannons fire after Falcons’ fast start
CALDER Cannons overcame deficits at the first two breaks to run out 22-point winners over the Geelong Falcons in Torquay on Saturday afternoon. The visitors were jumped as the Falcons posted six goals to one in the opening term, but rallied to take the lead at three-quarter time and rode the momentum home. The Cannons’ […]
What they said | 2025 AFL Draft: Night 1
NIGHT one of the 2025 AFL Draft threw up plenty of surprises, and that wasn’t lost on the latest batch of draftees. Several of the attending players were put to the media mere moments after having their names called out, and we’ve compiled quotes from each press conference. >> NIGHT ONE: Every pick | All […]
Farrow blocks out the noise in golden top-age campaign
After missing out on state representation at Under 16 level, Jacob Farrow has emerged as the foremost West Australian player in this year’s draft class. From a steady half-back to a damaging on-baller and potential top-10 pick, the rangy left footer credits his dependability for his developing reputation. “I think it was just the consistency […]
Straightforward approach sees pacey Peucker improve rapidly
ZANE Peucker started his season with a clear goal – to make the state 18s side – a fairly reachable watermark for an athlete of his calibre. Not only did he achieve that, but he was also pivotal in his state’s dominant National Championships run. Pair that with a stellar season for Woodville West-Torrens, and […]
Eastern Ranges ascend to Coates Talent League peak
EASTERN Ranges have foiled the Sandringham Dragons’ attempt at a fourth Coates Talent League premiership in a row, winning a pulsating and seesawing Grand Final by 15 points at IKON Park today. It was a celebratory afternoon as their Girls’ side claimed their first premiership earlier in the day. The Ranges were arguably the form […]
Third time’s the charm as Ranges claim inaugural premiership.
EASTERN Ranges have finally broken through for their maiden Coates Talent League flag after falling short in their previous two Grand Finals, running out 38-point victors over Dandenong Stingrays in today’s Grand Final at IKON Park. Both sides were playing off for their first CTL premiership. Oddly, it was the first time the pair had […]
