AFL Draft Centrals Ones to Watch in 2017
FOLLOWING on from our piece about the AFL AIS Academy members, we have dug deep to pull out 22 names from across the TAC Cup to keep an eye on this season. This is not to say they will all get drafted, nor does it mean that they are necessarily the 22 best across the […]
U17 All Stars ultimate review
BACK-TO-BACK wins saw ‘Team Judd’ claim inagularl Kevin Sheehan Trophy after defeating ‘Team O’Loughlin‘ by 13-points at Punt Road Oval on Saturday. After winning comfortably on Friday in the Under 18 All Stars match, ‘Team Judd’ Under 17s were made to work much harder for their win on Grand Final day. The concept saw the ‘Best 46’ 2017 […]
Under 17 All Stars game ultimate preview
AUSTRALIA’S top teenage footballers will take part in a new concept that is aimed to feature the best players for the 2017 draft. Saturday’s Under 17 All Stars match will see players divided up into two teams to play against each other in an event that the AFL hope will be in front of a […]
Multicultural talent on the horizon for AFL clubs
Many AFL clubs have conflicting views on where best to source overseas talent to add as Category B Rookies. Some say to look in the US and find tall ruckman in the mould of Mason Cox and Jason Holmes. Others say look towards Africa after a promising batch of sudanese players have come through our system […]
Scouting notes: TAC Cup bottom four round
Northern Knights 11.12 (78) def Western Jets 10.4 (64) Josh Poulter’s scouting notes: Northern Knights #4 – Chas Roberts Spent the majority of the game in the ruck for the Knights with a strong work-rate and second efforts being notable. Roberts looked like he easily outmuscled both Walters and McGregor at the ruck contest, and followed […]
Scouting notes: Vic Country v Vic Metro Futures U17
THE second allotment of futures U17 games were played over the weekend with Vic Metro defeating Vic Country out at Windy Hill on Sunday. Josh Poulter and Matthew Grundy were at watching at the game and their scouting notes are below. Note: Matthew Grundy’s notes are bolded, while Josh Poulter’s notes are italicised. Scouting notes: Vic […]
20 Division One names to watch out for in 2017
A month after Vic Metro claimed the Division One championships, eligible draftees are starting to come into the spotlight as clubs determine who will be the next big star. With clubs having the ability to trade future draft picks, Matthew Grundy casts his eye over 20 of the top talent to watch out for next year from […]
15 Division Two names to watch out for in 2017
The Division Two state carnival wrapped up a fortnight ago with NSW/ACT running away as winners. With clubs having the ability to trade future draft picks, Matthew Grundy casts his eye over 15 of the top talent to watch out for next year from the Division Two states. NSW/ACT Charlie Spargo Inside Midfielder/Small Forward (Murray Bushrangers/NSW-ACT) 25/11/1999 […]
2015 Draft Profile: Gach Nyuon
Gach Nyuon (Dandenong Stingrays) Height: 201 cm Weight: 81 kg Position: Ruckman Strengths: Athleticism, upside, spread from stoppages Weaknesses: Defensive efforts, strength, contested football Player comparison: Nic Naitanui/Billy Longer First year impact: Long-term prospect Kicking: Average Marking: Above average Endurance: Above average Speed: Elite Statistics: Dandenong Stingrays (TAC Cup): 11 games, 3.9 kicks, 6.7 handballs, […]
2015 Draft Profile: Ben McKay
Ben McKay (Gippsland Power) Height: 200cm Weight: 91kg Position: Key defender/forward Strengths: Contested marking, strength, agility, versatility Weaknesses: Offensive game, kicking, positioning, disposal efficiency Player comparison: Cale Hooker First year impact: Long term prospect Kicking: Average Marking: Excellent Endurance: Average Speed: Average Ben McKay is an interesting draft prospect. He’s come from nowhere this year […]
2015 Draft Profile: Harry McKay
Harry McKay (Gippsland Power) Height: 200 cm Weight: 85 kg Position: Key forward Strengths: Speed, athleticism, defensive pressure, marking Weaknesses: Kicking, consistency, impact Player comparison: Drew Petrie First year impact: Long term prospect Kicking: Poor Marking: Above average Endurance: Above average Speed: Above average Harry McKay is an athletic key forward who shows plenty of glimpses […]
2015 Draft Profile: Darcy Parish
Darcy Parish (Geelong Falcons) Height: 181 cm Weight: 73 kg Position: Midfielder Draft range: Top five Strengths: Kicking, never slows down, decision making, hurt factor Weaknesses: Lack of size, defensive efforts, scoreboard impact Player comparison: Lachie Whitfield First year impact: Rising Star nominee Kicking: Elite Marking: Average Endurance: Excellent Speed: Above average Darcy Parish is a classy outside midfielder, who […]
