Weekend preview: State pride on the line
STATE pride is on the line this weekend, but for one West Australian representative, the stakes are even higher. AFL Mid-Season Draft fancy Jack Buller will not only don the Black Duck against South Australia in the annual State Game, but also trial for his spot in the big leagues. The 199cm Claremont forward last […]
Scouting Notes: 2023 WAFL Colts – Round 6
PERTH continued its unbeaten start to the 2023 WAFL Colts season, while fellow top five side Subiaco was the biggest winner in Round 6. We noted some of the top performers from either clash before taking a look around the grounds at Colts level. >> Around the Grounds: WAFL League Round 6 AROUND THE GROUNDS […]
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
