Falcons eye finals success
REDEMPTION is not just a word for the 2016 Geelong Falcons group. It is a mantra. Over the past few years, the Falcons have finished top four, but failed to make a grand final, which has the current crop determined to reach this year’s decider. Max Augerinos chatted to AFL Draft Central after the Falcons’ […]
Matt Balmer’s September Power Rankings
In an AFL Draft Central feature, AFL Draft analyst Matt Balmer will update his Power Rankings on the first Monday of every month. TAC Cup Finals kicked off over the weekend, with a plethora of top talent on show. Around the country, finals in WA & SA saw a few relatively unknown names put their hand up. The GWS Giants NEAFL […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
2017 AFL Academy squads named
Vic Country midfielder James Worpel heads the list of inclusions for the 2016/17 AFL Academy squad that was named today. Worpel missed selection for the Level One squad in 2015, but after a stellar Under 18 Championship for Vic Country averaging 15 disposals, he was added into the Level Two squad. The eligible squad for next […]
Draft dream not over for state combine nominees
Following from last Monday’s announcement of the 80 players invited to the National Combine, 100 players from around the country have been nominated by clubs to attend the State Combine. 80 PLAYERS INVITED TO THE 2016 AFL DRAFT COMBINE Each state will run individual tests, with clubs sent the data to analyse before November’s draft. […]
Matt Balmer’s August Power Rankings
In an AFL Draft Central feature, AFL Draft analyst Matt Balmer will update his Power Rankings on the first Monday of every month. Clubs narrowed down their interests last week and the list of 80 players nominated to take part in the National Combine testing was announced Monday. 80 PLAYERS INVITED TO THE 2016 AFL DRAFT COMBINE The combine invites give […]
Vics bolt out of the blue and into the combine
The AFL Draft National Combine list was announced on Monday, with 80 prospects nominated to strut their stuff at Etihad Stadium in October. From the list of 80, you wouldn’t be blamed for asking- who is that guy? 80 PLAYERS INVITED TO THE 2016 AFL DRAFT COMBINE Our AFL Draft Central scouts have put their […]
