Long travel hours not a deterrent for footy “addict” Williamson
THE total kilometres Swan Hill’s Megan Williamson clocks up each week on public transport might be mind boggling for many, but for the Bendigo Pioneers skipper and now Williamstown VFL Women’s midfielder, she would not have it any other way. Williamson has university in Melbourne from Monday to Thursday, but it does not stop her attending […]
Keeping Tabs: Standout draftees from Round 10
ANOTHER Rising Star nominee and a debutant booting his first goal, there was plenty to like about the first-year draftees in the AFL on the weekend. Ed Richards In his side’s loss to Collingwood, Bulldogs defender Ed Richards could certainly hold his head up high. In what was his ninth consecutive senior game for the […]
Jets’ positive focus the key to turnaround
A MONTH to this day, Western Jets players trudged off Shepley Oval on the receiving end of a 21-goal belting at the hands of Dandenong Stingrays. After a strong start to the season which yielded to wins from three games, the uncharacteristic heavy loss was not what the Jets wanted to stand for in 2018. […]
Keeping Tabs: Standout draftees from Round 8
IN Round 8, we make an exception from the first-year draftee rule with two debutants from the 2016 draft making an impact – and a third in just his third game – being the match-winner in a crunch game. Here are some of the top draftees from round eight. Ben Ronke Third-gamer Ben Ronke kicked […]
Watch this space: Names to keep an eye on
AFTER the release of the first edition of our Power Rankings for the year on Monday, we have had a look at a handful of names of players that could make their way up the order by season’s end. For some, injury has halted their progression so far this season, while for others, they have […]
Bat or ball, Rebels’ dual sport athlete keen to impress
DESPITE always having a bat and ball in her hands, an oblong shaped Sherrin was never too far out of reach in Sophie Van De Heuvel‘s household. Growing up, Van De Heuvel was always a talented cricketer, but her family’s love for all things Australian Rules helped inspire her to give the sport a go. […]
Keeping Tabs: Standout draftees from Round 7
THE first year boys are keeping up their standards as the season deepens. These players should give fans a decent insight for what the future of their clubs may look like as they continue to develop. They are all natural AFL players and continue to make the 22 for good reason. Here are some of […]
Doedee reaping the rewards of patience
A LOT was made of Jake Lever‘s hostile exit from the Adelaide Football Club in the off-season. After weeks of commotion and rumours, the fiasco was ended on the first day of trading, with the Demons landing the young tall defender in exchange for two first round picks and a a swap of later selections. […]
South Australian College football prepares for revamp
A TRADITIONAL football system is getting a revamp, with the Adelaide College football turning to a multi-tier system involving promotion and relegation, and we look at how it works, what it means and how the College football and State league can work together for the best possible results. College football has a long and proud […]
Is Brodie now the best of the 2012 bunch?
AS with any draft, there are going to be players that go on to have long and successful AFL careers, and those that unfortunately do not. The 2012 National Draft for instance has now seen two players reach 100 games in Port Adelaide’s Ollie Wines (112 games) and the Western Bulldogs’ Jack Macrae (104 games), […]
