Q&A: Emma McDonald (Oakleigh Chargers)
BOASTING a team-first attitude and a desire to improve, Oakleigh Chargers key forward Emma McDonald does the little things right. A basketball convert who is only into her third year of football and second at an elite junior program, the Vic Metro forward is among the top talents in this year’s AFL Women’s Draft. McDonald […]
WAFL Colts MOTR: Round 15 – Swan Districts vs. Claremont
CLAREMONT stormed home to overcome a seven-point deficit with 20 minutes remaining and claim a 33-point victory over Swan Districts at Steel Blue Oval on Saturday afternoon. After the Tigers capitalised early to create some separation, Swan Districts were able to battle their way into the contest, going goal-for-goal to head into the final change […]
Remember the Names: 2024 AFL Under 16 MVPs
THE 2024 AFL Under 16 National Championships came to a close last week, with Vic Country and the Sydney Swans Academy taking home the Pool A and B titles respectively. Most Valuable Player (MVP) awards were also handed out across all 10 teams, and we highlight each recipient. >> RECAP: 2024 AFL Under 16 National […]
Scouting notes: 2024 AFLW U18s – Vic Metro vs. Vic Country
VICTORIA’S top AFLW Draft prospects ran around on Marvel Stadium over the weekend, as Vic Metro came away with the comfortable win over Vic Country. In what was a tight contest for over half the game, Metro kicked away with seven of the next eight goals after Country drew within a point midway through the […]
Gourley’s giant new dawn on the edge of history
IT is a new dawn for Brett Gourley and many of his North Melbourne troops, with the team set to embark on its first VFLW Grand Final this weekend. Gourley said that it was “really exciting” to have made it to this stage of the season. “It’s been a long time coming,” he said. “It’s […]
Vic Metro dominates Under 18 All Australian team
THE 2024 AFL Under 18 All Australian team has been announced today, featuring eight prospects out of the title-winning Vic Metro side. The Big V clinched the cup from their Country contemporaries in Sunday’s thrilling decider at Marvel Stadium, with a kick after the siren. Among Metro’s representatives is the game-winner himself, Luke Trainor, who […]
2024 AFLW U18s team analysis: South Australia
REIGNING back-to-back titleholders South Australia begins its national carnival tomorrow, with the Croweaters now able to control their own destinies. While going undefeated might have meant battling Queensland for percentage, now the Maroons have lost, it means South Australia will have threats in Vic Metro and Western Australia, both of whom it plays this year. […]
Q&A: Madison Ibrahim (Murray Bushrangers)
MAKING her Vic Country Under 18s debut against Vic Metro over the weekend following a return from injury, Murray Bushrangers defender Madison Ibrahim is a name to remember. She has been a shining light in Murray’s team this season, and though she has not played since Round 8, had a breakthrough game. On that day, […]
SANFL U18s MOTR: Round 14 – Glenelg vs. Norwood
GLENELG flexed its class against Norwood at home on Saturday afternoon, showcasing great offensive output to win by 45 points. The ladder read first against last but it didn’t feel that way as the Redlegs got off to a flyer with the first three goals, before Glenelg kicked away late in the second quarter to […]
Scouting notes: 2024 AFLW U18s – Queensland vs. Allies
AFTER having opposite results from their respective first matches, the Allies bounced back from a 94-point defeat to roll Queensland who had defeated Vic Country at the same Brighton Homes Arena a week earlier. The Allies secured the 15-point win, with players from both sides impressing. We took note of some of the players who […]
