Around the Grounds: 2023 WAFL – Round 5
IT was moving week in Round 5 of the WAFL, as a gap begins to form between the competition’s top six sides. Meanwhile, Claremont returned to top seed after a thrilling victory, and Perth secured its first four points for the campaign. Claremont returned to the top of the ladder after a sensational comeback victory […]
Up the Grades: Reid ramps up VFL form
LEADING AFL Draft prospect Harley Reid backed up his VFL debut with an even better outing in game two, despite his side suffering another tight loss. The powerful utility collected 21 disposals and eight marks while laying nine tackles as Carlton went down by four points to Brisbane in the opening Round 7 fixture. In […]
Weekend Preview: Academy prospects earn VFL call-ups
THERE are more Northern Academy prospects earning VFL debuts, while top pick fancy Harley Reid will once again turn out for Carlton today. Many AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft candidates are set to miss Round 7 due to the Young Guns game on Sunday, but there remain players to watch in the state leagues. Reid has […]
Scouting Notes: 2023 WAFL Colts – Round 4
A SECOND Super Round in the WAFL Colts saw plenty of prospects strut their stuff in a triple-header at Mineral Resources Park, along with a standalone game at the WACA. We noted a bunch of the top performers from all four games this past weekend. >> Around the Grounds: WAFL League Round 4
Around the Grounds: 2023 WAFL – Round 4
WITH another WAFL weekend in the books, a couple of upsets headlined the Round 4 action as the competition begins to take shape in 2023. All top five clubs currently boast 3-1 records in what shapes as an intriguing finals race. East Fremantle did enough to hold off a plucky Perth outfit, running out winners […]
WAFL Player Focus: Koltyn Tholstrup (Subiaco)
SUBIACO midfielder-forward Koltyn Tholstrup continued his footballing education at senior level on Saturday, playing an underrated role in the Lions’ upset win over Claremont. In just his second WAFL League game, the powerful teenager spent plenty of time manning Tigers gun Jye Bolton, keeping the usually prolific state-leaguer to just 11 disposals in Claremont’s back […]
Scouting Notes: 2023 WAFL Colts – Round 3
CLAREMONT and Peel Thunder were among the winners as Super Round hit the WAFL Colts competition in Round 3. With Western Australia’s top talent on show for AFL club recruiters, we noted some of the top performers from the Tigers’ and Thunder’s victories. >> 2023 WAFL League: Round 3 wrap AROUND THE GROUNDS Perth joined […]
Up the grades: Hall passes League test
DEBUTANTS continue to emerge across state leagues around the country, while other juniors are quickly establishing themselves at senior level. One such player in the latter category is Peel Thunder prospect Clay Hall, who impressed in his second WAFL League outing on the weekend. The 18-year-old midfielder took little time to acclimate in the top […]
Around the Grounds: 2023 WAFL – Round 3
WAFL action continued for Round 3 over the weekend, with East Perth emerging as the competition’s big improvers this season, while a number of draft prospects produced promising performances at senior level. Subiaco put together its best performance of the season thus far, downing a red-hot Claremont outfit by 24 points at Leederville Oval. The […]
Scouting Notes: 2023 WAFL Colts – Round 2
CLAREMONT and Subiaco produced near-identical winning scores as Round 2 of the 2023 WAFL Colts season was run and done over the weekend. We highlighted the top performers from the Tigers’ and Lions’ wins before taking a look around the grounds. >> WAFL League wrap: Round 2 AROUND THE GROUNDS Perth kicked off the Round […]
