AFL Women’s – What could the Conferences look like in 2021?
ASSUMING the AFL Women’s competition runs in an identical format next year as it has in 2020, questions are asked about what the Conferences may look like in 2021. We know that due to travel the two West Australian sides and the two Queensland sides will be in opposite conferences, but from there it is […]
AFLW U18s Ones to Watch: Sarah Hartwig (Sandringham Dragons/Vic Metro)
IN a new series focusing on the up and coming AFL Women’s Draft hopefuls, we take a look at some names who would be among their respective states’ top draft prospects for the 2020 AFL Women’s Draft. Next under the microscope is Sandringham Dragons’ rebounding defender, Sarah Hartwig who is as good in the air […]
Glenelg Tigers Player of the AFL Era: Vote for yours via our Instagram
GIPPSLAND POWER are up next in our Player of the AFL Era series which will be run through our Instagram channel starting at 12.30pm today. The Gippsland Power All-Star voting was completed yesterday with Scott Pendlebury announced as the winner and captain of the Power’s All-Star side. Glenelg has some serious Carlton and Port Adelaide […]
Draft Central All-Star Teams: Gippsland Power
GIPPSLAND Power has a really solid All-Star team. With a nice mix of toughness and class, the Power have a lot of versatile options making it a dream for any coach. From a classy midfield to key position utilities and running half-backs, the Power have a team that could match it with most others in […]
AFL Draft Watch: Oliver Davis (Tasmania Devils/Allies)
IN the build up to football eventually returning, Draft Central takes a look at some of this year’s brightest names who have already represented their state at Under 17 or Under 18s level in 2019. While plenty can change between now and then, we will provide a bit of an insight into players, how they performed […]
Q&A: Cooper Hamilton (Bendigo Pioneers/Vic Country)
AS the postponement of all seasons commenced over the last few weeks, we head back to the pre-season where we sat down with a number of athletes across the country. In a special Question and Answer (Q&A) feature, Draft Central‘s Michael Alvaro chatted with Bendigo Pioneers’ Cooper Hamilton at the NAB League Fitness Testing Day hosted […]
Classic Contests: Stacked Knights pip Falcons at home
IF you are missing footy like we are, then let us somewhat salvage that with a look back in a new series of Classic Contests. In today’s contest we look at one of the would-have-been Round 9 clashes in the NAB League this year between the Geelong Falcons and Northern Knights. In this edition, we […]
Marquee Matchups: Connor Downie vs. Luke Edwards
DESPITE remaining in the unknown of football’s temporary absence, Draft Central is set to ramp up its draft analysis with another new prospect-focussed series, Marquee Matchups. We take a look at some of the high-end head-to-head battles which look likely to take place should the class of 2020 take the field, comparing pairs of draft hopefuls to help […]
Squad predictions: 2020 South Australia Under 18s
THE annual Under 18 National Championships may be the only chance we get to catch a glimpse of the class of 2020 before draft day, with a decision on the recommencement of competition pushed back to at least September. In the meantime, Draft Central takes a look at how each regional squad may line up […]
Get to know: Blake Coleman (Brisbane Lions Academy/Allies)
AS the postponement of all seasons commenced over the last few weeks, we are taking a look at some of the up-and-coming draft prospects for the 2020 draft. In a special Question and Answer (Q&A) feature, Draft Central‘s Peter Williams chatted with Brisbane Lions Academy prospect Blake Coleman. As we delve into the Queensland-based talent, […]
