PREVIEW | West meets South once more for curtain-raiser showcase
DRAFT watchers and recruiters alike will be treated to another Under 19 National Championships spectacle this weekend, with South Australia and Western Australia going head-to-head in Saturday’s AFL grand final curtain raiser. Having already met once this year, the two sides will look much different this time around with a bunch of changes set to […]
Tasmania proves too strong for Queensland in Under 17s triumph
THE team from Australia’s southernmost state flexed its muscle on their most northern counterparts, with a commanding 37-point victory over Queensland earlier today. On a lovely morning in Yeronga, the two sides faced off, with the best Under 17 talents of both states ready to impress spectators. In the end, Tasmania’s midfield was too dominant, […]
South and West Australia set for changes galore in grand final curtain raiser
DRAFT watchers and recruiters alike will be treated to another Under 19 National Championships spectacle this weekend, with South Australia and Western Australia going head-to-head in Saturday’s AFL grand final curtain raiser. Having already met once this year, the two sides will look much different this time around with a bunch of changes set to […]
Suns run out game stronger to go back-to-back over Lions
GOLD Coast Suns Academy have gone back-to-back with wins over the Brisbane Lions Academy at the AFL Women’s Under 17 Championships. After conceding the first goal of the game in the opening two minutes, the Suns did not concede another one for the match, booting 5.9 to 0.2 in that time to run out 31-point […]
2021 WAFL Colts MOTR: Finals Week 2 – East Perth vs. East Fremantle
EAST Fremantle booked its preliminary final ticket with a hard fought 17-point win over East Perth on Saturday, sending the Royals packing in straight sets. Neither side was able to truly capitalise on their periods of dominance, with poor kicking and conversion making for a real slog throughout large parts of the game. After taking […]
SANFL U18s Player Focus: Adam D’Aloia (Woodville-West Torrens)
WOODVILLE-WEST Torrens midfielder Adam D’Aloia put his name in lights on Saturday afternoon, taking home the Alan Stewart Medal as best afield in the Eagles’ Under 18 grand final triumph. Eligible for next year’s draft, the inside ball winner skippered his state at Under 17s level this year and also has some Reserves experience under […]
Glenorchy claims inaugural Tasmanian Statewide Women’s title with 13-point win over Ulverstone
THE Glenorchy Magpies have claimed the inaugural 2021 Tasmanian Women’s Statewide premiership, defeating the Ulverstone Robins to the Tune of 13 points at North Hobart Oval. In what proved to be a low scoring affair – which was not helped by the strong wind blowing across the ground – Glenorchy maintained its undefeated record to […]
Up the Grades: Which youngsters cracked senior footy?
WITH state leagues around the nation now embedded in respective finals series, there are plenty of young guns hoping to impact on the big stage. In a look Up the Grades, we highlight some of the National Combine invitees, state squad members, and academy products who plied their trade at senior level this past weekend. […]
QAFL: Broadbeach storms home to claim maiden senior flag
OVER the weekend, the Queensland Australian Football League (QAFL) held its grand final matches across all three competitions (seniors, reserves and colts). In what proved to be a cracking day of football, there was a club’s first flag, while another took home two of the three premierships up for grabs on the day. Seniors: Broadbeach […]
WAFL Colts Player Focus: James Tunstill (East Perth)
EAST PERTH midfielder James Tunstill has enjoyed a solid season at WAFL Colts level, earning selection in the West Australian Under 19’s State Squad and seeing his side finish top three at season’s end. Tunstill has made a name for himself as a hard working midfielder capable of breaking opposition lines with his carry and […]
