Country finds the answers in entertaining win over South Australia
VIC Country has finished the AFL Under-16 National Championships on a high with a victory over South Australia at The Gabba today. The Country side had several bursts throughout the match which handed them ascendancy, but it took until the final term for the Country side to final shake off the Croweaters. There were six […]
Metro powers home to claim Division 1 title
A 12-GOAL second half against Western Australia (WA) helped Vic Metro claim the Under 16 Division 1 National Championships title, powering to a 67-point win in perfect conditions at the GABBA. Oakleigh key forward Alex Lukic was dominant with five goals, while classy Eastern midfielder Tyler Sonsie booted four and won plenty of the ball. […]
Scouting Notes: U16 Division 2 – Round 2
NEW South Wales/Australian Capital Territory (NSW/ACT) and Queensland Under 16s both picked up wins under lights at Metricon Stadium on Tuesday, with plenty of stand-out performers from each side. Michael Alvaro cast an eye over the two games, taking opinion-based notes on the outstanding players from all four teams. NSW/ACT vs. Northern Territory NSW/ACT: #1 […]
Queensland capitalise against Tasmania
QUEENSLAND 9.3 (57) defeated TASMANIA 4.13 (37) QLD: 2.0 | 6.2 | 8.2 | 9.3 (57) TAS: 1.4 | 2.6 | 2.8 | 4.13 (37) IT was a tight start in the second match of Round 2 of the AFL Under 16 Division 2 Championships at Metricon Stadium, with Tasmania taking on Queensland in a […]
Rams charge home for hard earned win
IT was a perfect day for footy despite slightly slippery conditions at Metricon Stadium for Round 2 of the AFL Under 16 Division 2 Championships, with NSW/ACT Rams taking on Northern Territory (NT) Thunder in the first match of the day. With no wind but a clear scoring end it seemed always set to be […]
Scouting notes: U16 Division 1 – Round 2
VIC Metro and Western Australia both enjoyed impressive wins in a day of hard-fought Under 16 Division 1 contests in extremely trying conditions at Southport. Michael Alvaro was on hand to provide his opinion-based notes on the outstanding players from all four sides. Vic Metro vs. South Australia Vic Metro: #1 Youseph Dib (Oakleigh Chargers) […]
Black Ducks continue to break Vic Country hearts
WESTERN Australia’s Under 16s took a leaf out of the book written by their Under 18 counterparts, breaking Vic Country hearts with a hotly contested two-point win, claimed by a Luke Polson goal late in the piece. Country broke to a slight lead after a close opening term, with either side enjoying bursts of momentum […]
Metro maintains perfect start to trump reigning champs
VIC Metro continued its winning start to the Under 16 national carnival, overcoming a wayward start to outgun South Australia 5.15 (45) to 3.6 (24) on the Southport mud pool. Rain from the day’s previous game had cleared but it was still wet under foot, making for a messy game early on. A tight opening […]
Rams make a splash in Queensland
THE Under-17 NSW/ACT Rams claimed a win in enemy territory over traditional rivals Queensland, riding the bumps for a 6.9 (45) to 3.10 (28) win in trying conditions. The game started with an arm-wrestle in the first term on a heavy track, with both sides enjoying time in their forward half but unable to convert […]
Scouting notes: AFL U18 Championships – South Australia vs. Allies
SOUTH Australia held firm late-on to finish off its national carnival with a 17-point win over the Allies at Marvel Stadium on Wednesday. Michael Alvaro was on hand to note down some of the prominent players, with all notes opinion-based of the individual writer. South Australia: #1 Kysaiah Pickett The exciting Eagles product proved his […]
