Maroons and Mariners victorious at Metricon
IT was a day to remember for Queensland’s Under 16 side as they held off a tough NSW/ACT team in front of their home crowd at Metricon Stadium in the National Under 16 Championships. In the earlier game, Tasmania impressed in their 75-point drubbing of Northern Territory. Tasmania 19.10 (124) defeated Northern Territory 7.7 (49) […]
Weekend wash-up: TAC Cup – Round 11
IN the first full round of TAC Cup action for a few rounds – Rounds 9 and 10 were split over two weeks – the Dandenong Stingrays picked up where they left off, while a number of other top eight teams pushed forward their premiership credentials with strong performances. Calder Cannons 10.18 (78) defeated Western […]
South Australia, Western Australia too good for Vic sides
IT was an forgettable day for both Victorian sides in Round Two of the Under 16 National Championships, with South Australia and Western Australia flexing their muscles in impressive performances at Southport. Vic Country 3.7 (25) defeated by South Australia 9.13 (67) South Australia opened their account with a 42-point win over Vic Country in […]
Weekend previews: TAC Cup – Round 11
WITH the Under 18 National Championships done and dusted, some important fixtures in the back end of the TAC Cup season will come to the fore as the race to the finals heats up. Over the coming weeks, a number of Vic Country, Vic Metro and Allies representatives will slot back into their respective sides […]
Tasmania weekly wrap: Clarence emerge as premiership contenders; AFL hold final Tassie talks
THE Tasmanian State League’s (TSL) Round 12 top of the table clash did not disappoint, with Clarence edging ladder leaders North Launceston by just two points to close the gap to just four points between the sides. Meanwhile, the AFL again held talks with representatives from each TSL club as well as ambassadors for Tasmanian […]
Tasmania weekly wrap: Mariners star in Allies win; North Launceston rolls on in TSL
SOME impressive performances from Tasmanian talent in the National Under 18s Championships helped the Allies get over the line against Vic Country, while Clarence and North Launceston were too good for their opponents. Mariners help Allies to opening win over Vic Country With nine players included in the starting lineup, it was inevitable that the […]
Scouting notes: Allies vs. Vic Country
THE National Under 18s Championships first round got underway yesterday, with Allies taking on Vic Country. We watched the game with Peter Williams and Michael Alvaro noting down the Allies players, while Ed Pascoe looked at the Vic Country players. Allies: #8 Baxter Norton – He plays as that pressure player who can slot into any position. He laid a number of […]
Tasmania weekly wrap: TSL top two dominate cellar dwellers; Mariners impress
THERE has been plenty of attention coming the way of the Apple Isle at the elite senior and junior levels, with a bunch of Mariners starring in the Allies trial games, while Launceston is set to host another AFL fixture at the weekend. Mariners cast eyes on Allies squad selection: With 11 Tasmanian products lacing […]
Tasmania weekly wrap: Mariners remain undefeated; Bombers notch up huge win
THERE was plenty to like for football fans in Tasmania this week with the Under 18 side remaining undefeated, some big performances coming out of the BUPA TSL, and the Hawks romping their way to a win as AFL hit Launceston once again. Under 18 Academy Series Week Three – Mariners win big The Tasmanian […]
TAC Cup preview: Western Jets
DESPITE missing out on finals, 2017 proved to be an exciting year for the Jets as they saw their spearhead Cameron Rayner selected as pick one in the National Draft. While they possessed the most valuable player in last year’s draft pool, those following the club would have been equally keen on the players who would […]
TAC Cup preview: Northern Knights
NORTHERN Knights were a much improved side in 2017, with an exciting bunch of elite talent steering them through somewhat of a rollercoaster season. They managed impressive wins over top eight sides Dandenong and Eastern, but still fell short against the top two teams – Oakleigh and Geelong – quite convincingly. While they may not […]
Player focus: Jaidyn Stephenson
JAIDYN Stephenson emerged as one to watch during the 2015 TAC Cup finals series as a 16-year old. Now, he’s an out-and-out star with a unique mix of traits that make him one of the most exciting prospects in this year’s draft cohort. While he’s massively boosted his midfield minutes, Stephenson looks most at home […]
