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 […]
Around the Grounds: Tigers put one hand on minor premiership
By: Michael Alvaro CLAREMONT has moved one step closer to securing the WAFL Colts minor premiership after defeating Peel Thunder by 17 points on Saturday. The Tigers now sit 12 points clear atop the table with three home-and-away rounds left to play, albeit also having a game in hand. The reigning premiers led at every […]
Around the Grounds: WA state stars make senior debuts
A PAIR of West Australian Under 18 representatives made their WAFL League debuts over the weekend, and both left an impression on the state league. Namely, they were Claremont’s Hamish Davis and Subiaco’s Malakai Champion, who only recently combined in the same state forwardline. Davis turned out for the Tigers in their emphatic 59-point rebound […]
WAFL Player Focus: Malakai Champion (Subiaco)
ONE of Western Australia’s most dazzling draft prospects, Malakai Champion, got his first taste of senior football for Subiaco on Saturday, impressing with three goals in the Lions’ 19-point win over West Coast. The livewire small forward was emphatic with his impact, working hard to create opportunities for not only himself, but also his teammates […]
Around the Grounds: Panthers continue to blood youngsters
SOUTH Adelaide berthed another League debutant in Round 16, with Dakota Sterzl becoming Panther number 1837 over the weekend. The promising utility, fresh off representing South Australia at Under 18 level, broke through to the top flight after making three appearances at Reserves level this season. Sterzl posted 12 disposals and three marks in the […]
SANFL Player Focus: Sid Draper (South Adelaide)
CONTINUING on with his senior exposure, Sid Draper got his first win at League level for South Adelaide this year in the Panthers’ 15-point victory over Port Adelaide on Sunday afternoon. The slick midfield talent got his fair share of centre bounce attendances but predominantly featured on the half-forward line, where he rolled up to […]
