2020 SANFL Under 16 review: Round 2
AS chaos spreads across the sporting world, Round 2 of the SANFL Torrens University Under-16 competition proceeded with caution on Sunday. North Adelaide, Sturt and Glenelg each recorded their second triumphs of the season and West Adelaide kick-started their campaign with a big win over Norwood. Meanwhile, the Bulldogs, Eagles and Panthers remain winless after […]
SANFL Under 16s wrap: Roosters crow in thriller as Tigers stamp authority early
IT was a weekend full of nail-biters and blowouts as the South Australian National Football League (SANFL) Torrens University Under-16 competition kicked off under lights on Friday night. The reigning premiers Glenelg made light work of Central District whilst Norwood easily accounted for South Adelaide in a battle of last year’s preliminary finalists. North Adelaide […]
SANFL weekend preview: Under 16s to kick off under lights
KEEN onlookers will be offered a glimpse into the future of South Australian football when the SANFL Torrens University Under-16 competition commences tonight. Under Friday night lights, last year’s minor premiers and eventual runners up West Adelaide host North Adelaide at Hisense Arena, whilst 2019 semi-finalists South Adelaide head to Coopers Stadium to clash with […]
Keeping Tabs – Season Review: Part 1
TO finish off what has been a huge year for first-year players, we take a look at some of the top performers from each AFL club now the season is done and dusted. In today’s piece we look at the first nine clubs, from Adelaide through to GWS GIANTS, with the remaining nine clubs to […]
Keeping Tabs: Standout players from Finals Week Two
Six teams became four from the weekend, with a number of first-year players standing out in the two semi-finals. Charlie Spargo The small forward has managed 17 solid games in his first year at AFL level, occupying a role in the Demons forward line and kicking 14 majors. In his second final, Spargo managed 12 […]
Keeping Tabs: Standout players from Finals Week 1
JUST eight teams remained last week with finals commencing, but it did not stop a number of first-year players standing out on the big stage of AFL Finals. Jack Higgins The talented ball winner was at it again on Thursday night, gathering another 20 disposals (14 kicks, six handballs) at 70 per cent efficiency in […]
Keeping Tabs: Standout players from Round 22
ANOTHER impressive debutant joined the list of first year players who adapted to the level, while a mature-aged star just continues to exceed expectations. Tim Kelly Every week this guy turns up and proceeds to tear it up. Can you honestly believe it is his first year in the AFL system? In the Cats demolition […]
Keeping Tabs: Standout players from Round 20
A NUMBER of new faces were among the first-year players who impressed in their games on the weekend, continuing the season trend of readymade draftees from last year’s AFL National Draft. Hunter Clark Hunter Clark was typically calm and composed across the St.Kilda half-back line in their defeat to the Western Bulldogs. The 19 year-old […]
Keeping Tabs: Standout players from Round 18
SOME lower order draftees stood tall in Round 18 of the AFL, while other top-end picks continued their incredible season for this week’s Keeping Tabs. Jack Higgins Higgins once again provided the Richmond forward line with even more energy, which was highlighted by his four tackles (two inside-50 tackles) and 16 pressure acts. Incredibly prolific […]
Keeping Tabs: Standout players from Round 16
A HOST of first round picks from last year shone in Round 16, as the top Rising Star favourites cement a place in their respective team’s 22s. Tim Kelly The mature-aged Geelong midfielder was once again brilliant in his sides win over the Swans at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Having displayed his class, cleanness and […]
Keeping Tabs: Standout players from Round 14
PADDY Dow earned the Rising Star nomination, while names that have featured in this column a number of times, again stood out for their respective teams in Round 14 of the AFL. Matt Guelfi The Essendon utility has been one of the most consistent of the recent draftees, having again contributed nicely in his sides […]
Keeping Tabs: Standout players from Round 12
THE 2017 draft crop are playing some impressive football in the middle of the season, as Rising Star favourite Jaidyn Stephenson continues his great form, as does a number of mature-age stars and high draft picks. Jaidyn Stephenson In Collingwood’s terrific Queens Birthday victory over the Demons, top 10 draft pick Jaidyn Stephenson again showed […]
