Shaking and Spearing the Competition
IT has been a tough couple of years for the Northern Knights in the TAC Cup. Yet despite only amassing seven wins in the past 24 months, coach Andrew Shakespeare has lead the development of some top-end talent, with five draftees last year and the possibility of another three or four this year. Sitting down […]
Father/Son update
FATHER/SON PROSPECTS (Updated August 23rd by Matt Balmer) Adelaide/Hawthorn: Ben Jarman Small Forward (North Adelaide/South Australia) 05/05/1998 | 175cm | 68kg Likely bid: Late Pick (50+)/Rookie Ben Jarman has the unique decision of being able to pick either Adelaide or Hawthorn should both clubs elect to nominate him. Father Darren played 109 games with the […]
Weekend That Was – Round 17
BLOWOUTS, close finishes and wet weather featured in round 17 of the TAC Cup. In the first game of the round, Calder Cannons held on to defeat a fast finishing Western Jets side. After trailing at three-quarter time, the Jets levelled the scores twice but Jean-Luc Velissaris‘ last minute goal secured the Cannons’ spot in seventh place. […]
Final hurdle for finals-bound clubs
FIVE of the six TAC Cup games remaining in the home and away season will have bearing on the finals order. As it stands the four country teams will earn the double chance and the four metropolitan teams will face off in the elimination rounds. But, that can change with a couple of results, as […]
Compare the Pair: Patrick Kerr vs. Josh Battle
AFL fans often know what they want. Their club is missing a key puzzle piece that could complete their premiership jigsaw whether it be for next year or five years down the track. For those coming off flag success, they want to be sure their draft selections maintain their position as the league’s best. But […]
Weekend That Was – Round 16
NAILBITERS, fast starts and big individual performances featured in round 16 of the TAC Cup. In the first game of the round, Oakleigh Chargers pulled off a stunning upset over Sandringham Dragons. The Chargers booted the first eight goals, eventually running out winners by 55-points. The loss sees the Dragons slip outside the top four, with […]
Finals within reach for TAC Cup sides
Oakleigh Chargers (8th) vs. Sandringham Dragons (4th) If Oakleigh win: OC 6th-8th; SD 4th-5th If Sandringham win: SD 4th; OC 8th With metropolitan sides back at full-strength after the conclusion of the APS season, this match is expected to be a beauty. Sandringham will go in as favourites, with Andrew McGrath, Tim Taranto and Will Setterfield fit […]
All-Stars picked for AFL Draft Central mock match
EVERY year as the AFL season comes to a close, potential future stars names are raised as to which players can help put clubs on the path to a premiership. But where do these players fit in a 22? Yesterday, the AFL announced that the very best Under 18s talent will play off against each […]
Top teenage talent on show for AFL’s biggest weekend
AUSTRALIA’S top teenage footballers will take part in a new concept that is aimed to feature the best players from the 2016 and 2017 draft crops. Players will be divided up into two teams and take part in an All-Stars weekend that will involved two matches, one of top-age players (18 year-olds) and the other […]
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 […]
