Scouting Notes: Stingrays end Ranges’ flag defence
DANDENONG Stingrays have overcome reigning Talent League premiers Eastern Ranges to advance to this year’s Grand Final. The result sets up an all-Country clash against Gippsland Power at Whitten Oval on Saturday afternoon, after the latter knocked off Sandringham Dragons in a Ballarat double-header. The Stingrays trailed at the first break but kicked into an […]
Scouting Notes: Gutsy Gippsland ends Dragons’ dynasty
GIPPSLAND Power have advanced to their first Talent League decider since 2012 after defeating Sandringham Dragons by two points in a thrilling preliminary final on Sunday. Bottom-ager Leo Stephenson stepped up to slot the winning goal with two minutes left to play at Mars Stadium. The result sets up an all-Country clash for premiership glory […]
Scouting Notes: Eagles survive to send Centrals out in straight sets
WOODVILLE-WEST Torrens has held off a dramatic late Central District fightback to progress to the AAMI Talent League decider. In their preliminary final showdown at Coopers Stadium on Saturday, the Eagles led all day and won by six points to send the minor premiers packing in straight sets. The victors set the tone with their […]
Scouting Notes: Bulldogs bounce back to eliminate Falcons
SOUTH Fremantle has cashed in its double chance, progressing to the WAFL Colts final three after defeating West Perth by 35 points in Saturday’s semi-final. The Bulldogs overcame a sluggish start to set up a strong lead and rallied with a fourth quarter shutout to eliminate the plucky Falcons. Having trailed by a goal at […]
Scouting Notes: Ranges keep flag defence alive
EASTERN Ranges have kept their premiership defence alive with a 16-point win over Oakleigh in Sunday’s quarter-final clash at Mars Stadium. The victors took control during the middle part of the game, building a five-point lead to half time and building on it with their rampant third term run. Bottom-age star Baxter Sruk was best […]
Scouting Notes: Stingrays kick away late in Rebels raid
DANDENONG Stingrays have kicked away to a 31-point win over Greater Western Victoria (GWV) in their quarter-final clash at Mars Stadium on Sunday. Fresh off a Wildcard Round bye, the Stingrays ran out the game strongly with seven goals to one in the final term to overcome a three-quarter time deficit. In what was a […]
Scouting Notes: Gippsland gets the better of Devils
GIPPSLAND Power have progressed to the Talent League’s final four after defeating Tasmania by 38 points in their quarter-final matchup at Preston City Oval. After a high-octane start from both sides, the Power began to take their chances and the ascendancy in what ended up being a comfortable victory. The Power’s forward firepower showed out […]
Scouting Notes: Sandringham sends Northern out in straight sets
FOR THE second week running, minor premiers Northern Knights have suffered defeat via the final kick of the game to be bundled out of the Talent League flag race in straight sets. This time out, Sandringham Dragons star Albert MacGowan sunk a clutch set shot right on the final siren to clinch a thrilling victory. […]
Scouting Notes: Ruthless Bays book Grand Final spot
GLENELG has booked its place in the AAMI Talent League Grand Final with a stylish 39-point win over Central District in Saturday’s qualifying final. The Bays built their victory on the back of a ruthlessly efficient opening quarter, booting eight straight goals to snatch the early ascendancy. They nailed home their advantage with a further […]
Scouting Notes: Beams’ bag helps kick Devils into finals
TASMANIA Devils have roared into the Talent League quarter-finals after a 36-point Wildcard Round win over Bendigo at KGV Oval. The hosts overcame a slow opening quarter to pile on five goals in each of the remaining terms and run out relatively comfortable victors. Bottom-age star Jake Beams bagged five goals for the winners in […]
