Verrier set for a Thunderous September
FOOTBALL has always been a constant for Peel Thunder youngster Sarah Verrier. Unlike many other potential AFLW draftees who were introduced to footy later in life, Verrier has been involved in the sport for as long as she can remember. “I’ve been playing football since I was in Auskick,” Verrier said. “I was about five […]
Resilience through recovery sees Powell reap benefits in SANFL
STURT midfielder Tom Powell has taken the SANFL under-18 competition by the scruff of the neck so far in season 2020. In doing so, the teenager has announced himself as one of South Australia’s most promising draft hopefuls. As of Round 10, the inside midfielder is averaging a competition-high 36 disposals and nine clearances per game, for a Sturt side currently sitting […]
Seventh heaven for Dragons as AFL Women’s Draft Combine list announced
EIGHTY two AFL Women’s Draft hopefuls will be able to test themselves at their respective state’s 2020 NAB AFL Women’s Draft Combine after the AFL announced the invite list today. Victoria has 43 players that have been nominated to test by the clubs, with the majority of draft picks in the state (eight teams) a […]
Dragons, Falcons lead the way as AFL announces 2020 Draft Combine list
NINETY six AFL Draft hopefuls will test themselves in their respective states over the next couple of months with the 2020 NAB AFL Draft Combine List released by the AFL today. Of the 95 players, those who played in either the Under 17s All-Stars game on Grand Final Day last year, or representing Australia against […]
TSL Women’s weekly preview: Round 8 – Can lightning strike twice for the Magpies?
THE last time Launceston took on Glenorchy in the Tasmanian State League (TSL) Women’s competition, it was the Magpies who caused a boil-over to shock the ladder leaders and premiership favourites. At that stage the Blues had been undefeated, and actually surrendered top spot following the loss. They bounced back by knocking their incumbents Clarence […]
TSL Player focus: Jared Dakin
FOLLOWING on from yesterday’s Tasmanian State League (TSL) notes, Fraser Stewart took a look at Jared Dakin‘s performance for Launceston against Tigers during their huge win on Sunday. Dakin tested at the Rookie Me Combine last year after gaining club interest, and ran a 2.99-second 20m sprint and 21.3 yo-yo test showing his nice balance […]
Scouting notes: 2020 WAFL Colts Round 7 – East Fremantle vs. Claremont
IN Round 7 of the Simply Energy WAFL Colts competition, East Fremantle defeated Claremont by 21 points at New Choice Homes Park. Below were the most notable players in the game. EAST FREMANTLE #5 Edward Curley The Mullewa junior was dynamic in the forward half for the Sharks, finishing with 20 possessions, nine inside 50s, […]
Caught the Eye: 2020 SANFL Under 18s – Round 10
THE TOP junior prospects from South Australia rolled on into Round 10 of the SANFL Under 18s competition, with a number of standouts continuing to emerge. In this edition of Caught the Eye, we have compiled a list of the best and most promising performers from across the Under 18s competition this past weekend, with […]
Scouting Notes and Player Focus: QAFL – Round 8
IN a huge round of Queensland Australian Football League (QAFL) action, the top two teams have secured their spots on the ladder heading into the final round of the season where they will face off for the minor premiership. Both Broadbeach and Morningside remain undefeated but that will change in Round 9 when they go […]
WAFL Colts MOTR: East Fremantle vs. Claremont
EAST Fremantle secured its third victory of the 2020 Simply Energy WAFL Colts competition, after downing the previously undefeated Claremont by 21 points at New Choice Homes Park. Geraldton product Jack Carroll was best afield for the Sharks, finishing with 31 possessions, four marks, four inside 50s and two goals. Jed Hagan (28 possessions, seven […]
