Future is bright for women’s football
IF anyone ever had any doubts about the future of AFL Women’s, then they need look no further than this week’s V/Line Cup. The best 14-16 year-olds from across regional and rural Victoria tackled each other in Gippsland in the annual tournament held at Moe, Morwell and Traralgon. Walking away from the event, I was […]
Final five minutes was like “running on a treadmill” but worth it for Stingrays’ success
ONE could not feel his legs and the other felt like the final five minutes was a blur, but both Dandenong Stingrays co-captains, Campbell Hustwaite and Mitch Riordan could not hide their excitement and relief to finish the TAC Cup season as premiership players. The Stingrays “did it the hard way” but held on against […]
Scouting notes: VFLW Grand Final
HAWTHORN’S Victorian Football League (VFL) Women’s side claimed the premiership on the weekend with a hard-fought victory over Geelong at Etihad Stadium. We took note of some of the impressive players on the day. Hawthorn vs. Geelong Hawthorn: #1 Emma Mackie Went for a ride on Anna Teague on the wing but was pinged […]
From Eastern to Hawthorn, Ranges duo celebrate flag
EASTERN Ranges duo Mikala Cann and Emerson Woods have basked in the glory of a Victorian Football League (VFL) Women’s premiership yesterday. The Ranges and now Hawthorn midfielder/forwards just “played their role” as they said, in Hawthorn’s 13-point victory over Geelong. Cann finished the game with 14 disposals, one mark and a team-high nine tackles, […]
Stingrays set out to make own history: Black
IT might have been the proverbial “monkey off the back”, but the focus from the Dandenong Stingrays’ playing group for Saturday’s TAC Cup Grand Final was purely centred around the present, rather than the past. Stingrays coach Craig Black said everyone knew of the club’s grand final heartache – five grand finals all ending in […]
Stung into action, Dandenong delivers first flag
AFTER five heartbreaking TAC Cup Grand Final losses, the Dandenong Stingrays have delivered the long-awaited first flag to the club amidst a huge supporter base which featured past players, families and friends. The Stingrays achieved the dream through a six-point win over Oakleigh Chargers at Ikon Park in what was a fitting decider between the […]
Comprehensive 2018 TAC Cup Grand Final Preview
IT is the equivalent of Christmas Day for the TAC Cup competition, with the two best teams for the year facing off in a decider. We have the clear benchmark all season, in the Dandenong Stingrays, taking on the red-hot Oakleigh Chargers, who have been in sensational form since all their school kids returned to […]
Black hopes sixth time’s a charm for Stingrays
DANDENONG Stingrays coach, Craig Black is hoping for a fairytale finish to his stint at the club as head coach, before joining Collingwood in a development role. Speaking at the TAC Cup Grand Final press conference, Black said he hoped the Stingrays could win their first flag upon their sixth attempt in the competition, but […]
Team Selection: TAC Cup – Grand Final
BOTH 2018 TAC Cup Grand Final sides have remained coy about their team selection this week, opting for extended benches before finalising their sides ahead of Saturday’s decider. Dandenong have brought in Luca Goonan, Bailey Schmidt and Corey Ellison, while Reid Nanscawen has been named as the sole emergency for the Stingrays. Meanwhile the Chargers […]
Mt Lilydale takes home Division 2 Shield after impressive performance
MT Lilydale Mercy College has taken out the Division 2 Senior Girls Herald Sun Shield, with a comprehensive 65-point victory over MacKillop Catholic Regional College in an east meets west battle between the two schools. Mt Lilydale reached the grand final after defeating St Francis Xavier College in the semi-final, while at the same time, MacKillop […]
Hustwaite lets his “football do the talking” ahead of TAC Cup decider
DISAPPOINTED that he missed out on a draft combine invitation, Dandenong Stingrays’ co-captain Campbell Hustwaite is letting his footy “do the talking”. The Stingrays leader spoke at the TAC Cup Grand Final press conference, of his pride in leading such a talented group of players throughout the season and how he hoped through his own […]
Football culture wins over Denby Taylor
DESCRIBED as “Dad’s only son”, Denby Taylor has forged her own sporting pathway after growing up balancing both football and netball. Taylor said he father was a “footy nut” and could not be prouder that the Geelong Falcons star had followed football. “I’d probably say my dad has been the biggest influence,” she said. “I […]
