Calder assert dominance after disappointing first quarter
After witnessing one of the best TAC Cup matches of all time, many fans at Visy Park hoped that the next qualifying final could be just as exciting. It was, for about a half. The Calder Cannons have been the dominant team all season, finishing minor premiers after leap-frogging the Oakleigh Chargers. They have a […]
Oakleigh steal victory from the jaws of defeat
Oakleigh Chargers 9.10 (64) Geelong Falcons 9.9 (63) Oakleigh goals: T. McLean 2, L. Kinsella, L. Waddell, B. Crocker, K. Answerth, A. Urban, J. Mahon, T. Phillips. Geelong goals: A. Christensen 4, P. McCartin 2, B. Remmos, J. Maishman, N. Dixon. Oakleigh best: K. Answerth, D. McKenzie, M. Pittonet, H. Beasley, T. Phillips, L. Kinsella Geelong best: T. […]
TAC Cup review: Round 18
Dandenong Stingrays 8.7 (55) Geelong Falcons 17.12 (114) Dandenong goals: A. Wilson 4, T. Joyce, T. Lamb, J. Tomkins, B. Dale. Geelong goals: P. McCartin 3, J. Nelson 2, A. Christensen 2, R. Mathieson 2, B. McCarthy, T. Miles, D. Parish, D. Hodge, N. Dixon, P. Bright, M. Augerinos, C. Curnow. Dandenong best: R. Fischer, K. Collins, B. […]
TAC Cup finals preview: Dandenong Stingrays
Last year’s runners up have experienced an inconsistent season and head into the finals on a three match losing streak. Adding to the conundrum, Dandenong have been defeated twice by their elimination final opponents the Western Jets this season. The year started on a high for new coach Craig Black and the side with a […]
TAC Cup finals preview: Oakleigh Chargers
The second placed Oakleigh Chargers had one of their better home and away seasons in recent years, thanks to having many of their stars play most games. The Chargers began the year with five wins on the trot, before North Ballarat defeated them by three points in round six. Oakleigh continued their domination, winning the […]
TAC Cup finals preview: North Ballarat Rebels
North Ballarat might not have been in premiership contention earlier in the season after losing their opening four games of the year. The mental toughness and resilience of this football club from top to bottom since could not have been bigger with the Rebels finishing top four ahead of the finals series. Geelong, Bendigo, Murray […]
TAC Cup finals preview: Murray Bushrangers
If you think the Murray Bushrangers are here just to make up the numbers, be warned. They won’t be exiting this finals series quietly. The Bushrangers enter the finals series with some strong form to go on, winning four out of their past five games, with a six-goal loss to Calder in round 16 the […]
TAC Cup finals preview: Geelong Falcons
Make no mistake, the Geelong Falcons can win the premiership. They have the key forward in Patrick McCartin who borders on unstoppable. They have the in-and-under midfielders, the outside runners and the reliable defenders. There aren’t too many clubs that would trouble Geelong outside of Calder and Oakleigh. There’s a reason the Falcons finished third. […]
TAC Cup finals preview: Western Jets
Despite a talented list, it looked as though the Jets were in for frustrating season as they dropped their opening three games to premiership contenders, Calder, Sandringham and Oakleigh. However a thumping 124-point victory against the travelling Northern Territory put the Jets back on the map. They carried that form into their next four rounds, […]
TAC Cup finals preview: Sandringham Dragons
For a club that rivals only the Calder Cannons in terms of top-line quality on its list, the Sandringham Dragons have had somewhat of a mixed bag this season, owing to the huge numbers that missed a bulk of the year due to school football. Sandringham flew out of the blocks early, winning five out […]
