Around the Grounds: 2023 WAFL – Round 6
IN the final round before the WAFL breaks for the annual State Game, Claremont stole the headlines with a miraculous comeback win, while Peel Thunder continued their winning ways to find themselves on top of the ladder with a third of the season complete. For the second consecutive week, the Tigers produced a stunning come […]
Scouting Notes: 2023 WAFL Colts – Round 5
CLAREMONT shot to the top of the WAFL Colts ladder after a fourth consecutive win in Round 5, and East Fremantle was also among the victors. We noted some of the top performers from either game before taking a look around the grounds. >> Around the Grounds: WAFL League Round 5 AROUND THE GROUNDS Subiaco […]
WAFL Player Focus: Daniel Curtin (Claremont)
SWINGMEN are among the most highly sought after talents come draft time, and Claremont’s Daniel Curtin certainly fits that bill. What’s more, the 195cm prospect has further showcased his versatility this season with stints in the midfield. The Tigers’ Colts skipper returned arguably his best performance for the year to date, playing almost exclusively on-ball […]
SANFL U18s MOTR: Round 7 – Sturt vs. Eagles
A 10-goal rampage in the second half has seen Woodville-West Torrens secure its third consecutive SANFL Under 18s victory, downing Sturt by 73 points on Saturday. Conditions were hardly ideal at Wigan Oval, but the Eagles peppered the sticks and eventually broke through after half time, kicking away to an emphatic 17.14 (116) to 6.7 […]
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
SANFL U18s MOTR: Round 6 – West Adelaide vs. South Adelaide
FOR the second week running, South Adelaide has defeated West Adelaide in the SANFL Under 18s competition. The Panthers backed up with an even more comprehensive 53-point win in Saturday’s reverse leg at Hisense Arena kicking away with five goals to one in the third quarter. After an inaccurate display from both sides, the final […]
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 […]
