Around the Grounds: Bays beaten, but bag minor premiership
GLENELG has claimed the SANFL Under 18s minor premiership despite going down to Central District in Round 18’s top-of-the-table clash. Both sides finished the season level on points with 14 wins and four losses, but the Bays’ superior percentage saw them remain in pole position heading into finals. >> SCROLL for the Round 18 ladder […]
VFL Player Focus: Harvey Langford (Richmond)
JOINT Larke Medal winner Harvey Langford became the latest AFL Draft prospect to audition at state league level after making his Victorian Football League (VFL) debut for Richmond. The Tigers fan acquitted himself well in the senior grade as his new side locked in a Wildcard Round berth. Langford, who has been a dominant force […]
Scouting Notes: 2024 WAFL Colts – Round 20
SUBIACO’S five-point loss to West Perth has handed Claremont the WAFL Colts minor premiership without the Tigers turning out in Round 20, while also costing the Lions second spot in one fell swoop. Dour conditions swept across the competition in what was the penultimate home-and-away round. Perth was also among the winners over the weekend, […]
Up the Grades: Pick one contenders impress in VFL
WHILE state leagues are quickly coming to their crescendos around the nation, leading AFL Draft prospects are only just getting a taste of senior football. Oakleigh Chargers gun Finn O’Sullivan and Brisbane father-son prospect Levi Ashcroft were the latest top-agers to make their VFL debuts. VFL O’Sullivan joined club teammate Jagga Smith in Richmond’s VFL […]
Around the Grounds: Bulldogs, Bays all but lock in top two spots
CENTRAL District has set up a top-of-the-table clash with Glenelg in the final SANFL Under 18s home-and-away weekend, after beating third place Sturt in Round 17. In what was effectively an eight-point game among the top three, the Bulldogs saluted by 21 points to go a game clear in second spot. Centrals trailed at the […]
WAFL Colts MOTR: Round 19 – Claremont vs. West Perth
WEST Perth has kept the WAFL Colts minor premiership race alive after knocking off long-standing frontrunner Claremont by 29 points on Saturday. The Falcons led at every break and despite having less of the ball, made better use of it with 41-25 inside 50s in the 12.12 (84) to 8.7 (55) victory. With two home-and-away […]
Freedom and Banshees win big, set up epic decider
OVERNIGHT it was semi final day at the Transatlantic Cup, which saw two very different results in the two semi finals. Colombia pick up consolation win In the fifth versus sixth consolation match, Colombia picked up its second win over France this tournament, this time beating the French by 10 points. France did kick its […]
Favourites show class, semis set in stone
ROUND 3 of the Transatlantic Cup women’s competition saw few surprises in terms of the results, but sets up an intriguing semi final stage. Canada neutralises France Canada has finished off its pool stage with a comfortable 57-point win over France. Keeping France scoreless all game, Canada got off to a quick start, which helped […]
VFL Player Focus: Lucca Grego (Williamstown)
WESTERN Jets’ top draft prospect Lucca Grego got his first opportunity at VFL level on Sunday afternoon, debuting for Williamstown in the Seagulls’ eight-point loss to North Melbourne. The aggressive half-back translated his clean fundamental skills to senior level, making good use of his loose ball opportunities, offensive movements, and even intercept marking moments. We […]
