2020 NAB League Boys team preview: GWV Rebels
THE Greater Western Victoria (GWV) Rebels are set to bring a bottom-age heavy list into the 2020 NAB League season, with some fast-developing top-agers and 19-year-olds also in the fold. Talent Manager Phil Partington said his club is “buoyant” about their prospects in the new year despite the current air of uncertainty, with a strong […]
Eight sides in title race for impromptu AFL Women’s premiership
EIGHT AFL Women’s sides remain in the hunt for a maiden premiership after a landmark decision by the AFL to cancel the remaining two rounds of the season and proceed straight to finals. With four options put forward to the AFL Women’s players during the week following the global concern over the COVID-19 pandemic, it […]
No footy? No worries
DESPITE there being no NAB League Boys or Girls games over the coming weeks due to the coronavirus outbreak, Draft Central will still be producing a wealth of content dedicated to promoting the young talent coming up through the ranks across the country. We have more than 100 interviews with players from preseason testing days […]
2020 NAB League Girls Team of the Week: Round 3
EASTERN Ranges’ big win over Tasmania Devils has seen the side earn the most players in our Draft Central NAB League Girls’ Team of the Week with four representatives from Round 3. Other winners, Greater Western Victoria (GWV) Rebels, Northern Knights and Sandringham Dragons had three apiece, as did the Western Jets. Calder Cannons put […]
2020 NAB League Boys team preview: Geelong Falcons
SILVER linings often prove golden for talent managers among the nation’s elite talent pathways, but Geelong’s Mick Turner has seldom had to search for them across over 25 years in the job. That somewhat changed in 2019 as the Falcons endured a lacklustre season on-field and produced their lowest draft haul since the proud program’s […]
2020 NAB League Boys team preview: Northern Knights
WHILE the preseason has been been eventful for all NAB League staff and players alike, Northern Knights Talent Manager Rhy Gieschen has had plenty on his plate. After the feel-good story of the draft saw Sam Philp bolt into the first round despite being overlooked for Vic Metro selection, Gieschen had two more 2019 graduates […]
QAFLW weekly wrap: Season delayed as Roos and Bluebirds head in undefeated
AS the impact of the coronavirus set in, one matchday – Wilstron Grange vs. Bond University – was postponed, while Coolangatta Tweed and Maroochydore remained undefeated, and Coorparoo won through for its first victory. For University of Queensland and Apsley Hornets, they head into an uncertain postponed season without a win from three rounds. QAFLW […]
SANFL Women’s Team of the Week: Round 4 – Panthers and Roosters combine for eight reps
EVERY South Australian National Football League (SANFL) Women’s side has at least two nominees in the Draft Central SANFL Women’s Team of the Week 24-player squad for Round 4, with the top of the table clash between North Adelaide and South Adelaide providing a combined eight. Norwood also had four players after drawing with West […]
NAB League Girls Player of the Week: Round 3 – Georgie Prespakis (Calder)
THE 2019 NAB League Girls best and fairest winner Georgie Prespakis helped the Calder Cannons pick up their maiden win for the 2020 season on Sunday, earning her second Draft Central Player of the Week nomination in the process. Her breakout performance for the year came on the back of steadier 19 and 17-disposal efforts, […]
2020 SANFL Under 16 review: Round 2
AS chaos spreads across the sporting world, Round 2 of the SANFL Torrens University Under-16 competition proceeded with caution on Sunday. North Adelaide, Sturt and Glenelg each recorded their second triumphs of the season and West Adelaide kick-started their campaign with a big win over Norwood. Meanwhile, the Bulldogs, Eagles and Panthers remain winless after […]
