Team Selection: National U18 Championships – Round 1
WHILE there was a standalone game last week which saw South Australia triumph over Western Australia, the official Round 1 clashes of the National Under 18 Championships begin this weekend, with the Allies taking on Vic Country, and Western Australia hosting Vic Metro. Allies vs. Vic Country Saturday, June 9, 10.30amBlacktown International Sportspark, Blacktown While […]
National U18 Championships preview: Vic Metro
VIC Metro looms as one of the title contenders for the National Under 18 Championships this year, looking to win its third consecutive national title. Along with South Australia, Vic Metro poses quite a bit of depth, particularly through the midfield and in defence. There are a number of top 10 potential draft picks within […]
National U18 Championships preview: Vic Country
VIC Country head into the National Under 18 Championships hoping to improve on their result from last year which saw them win just one game out of the four – against the Allies. This time around Country have some genuine A-grade midfielders and rucks, and a fair bit of depth in the key position stakes. […]
National U18 Championships preview: Allies
THE Allies head into the National Under 18 Championships as a side that is often underrated given it is fielded by players from multiple states that may not have regularly played together like some of the representative states. In 2018, the Allies have a couple of elite talents in Tarryn Thomas and Nick Blakey, and […]
South Australian talent shines with West Australian smashing
SOUTH Australia has kicked off its 2018 National AFL Under 18 Championships in superb style with a comprehensive 89-point victory against Western Australia. Lead by star-bound talent Jack Lukosius, the Croweaters were dominant across all areas, as South Australia’s top-end talent was formidable throughout the match. South Australian captain Luke Valente heavily justified his selection […]
National U18 Championships preview: South Australia
By: Jamie Morgan and David Chapman For South Australia (SA), the U18 Championships kick off with their first game versus Western Australia at the home of Port Adelaide – Alberton Oval. With it widely to be considered the “super draft”, it is expected that a number of the SA talent will feature inside the Top […]
Vic Metro finalises squad for National U18 Championships
OAKLEIGH Chargers and Sandringham Dragons make up more than half of the finalised Vic Metro side heading to the National Under 18 Championships next month. The Chargers had 10 players included in the squad, with the Dragons just one shy with a total of nine members to don the ‘Big V’. Western Jets managed six […]
Scouting notes: Vic Metro vs. Allies
ON the weekend, Vic Metro had a strong victory over a gallant Allies outfit. Yesterday we posted the notes from the Allies’ win over Vic Country, and here are Peter Williams and Ed Pascoe‘s notes from the second game. Vic Metro: #6 Joe Ayton-Delaney A classy mover all day playing on the wing and pinch […]
Fast finishing Allies topple Country as Metro hold on for victory
IN what is seen as an annual scratch match for the Allies and two Victorian sides, the double header at Ikon Park treated spectators to two close contests. The Allies came from the behind in game one to run over the top of Vic Country, while in the second game, Metro did enough to hold […]
Scouting notes: Vic Country vs. Allies
WE headed down to Ikon Park for the trial matches between the Allies and the two Victorian sides. In the first game, Vic Country took to the field and led most of the game until an inspired-Allies outfit overran them in the final term to claim the victory. Here are the notes taken by Peter […]
