Fantastic Five: Memorable moments from the weekend
FROM young stars to winning streaks, upsets to throwbacks, it was a weekend to remember in so many ways for football fans. Nation’s best juniors hit Geelong The top draft prospects around the country ran out on GMHBA Stadium last Friday, with South Australia, Western Australia and the Allies all arriving in Geelong for the […]
Keeping Tabs: Standout players from Round 15
NAMING the best first-years for Round 15 proved much harder than I expected, with several boys starring for their team, and a handful kicking a neat bag of goals. It seems the players are on the rise as we approach September, etching their spot in their respective teams marching towards the finals. Cam Rayner It […]
National U18 Championships previews: Round 5
IN the final stanza of the National Under 18 Championships, all roads lead to Etihad Stadium where the Allies take on Western Australia, and Vic Metro hosts South Australia in an enticing double header. Vic Metro and South Australia become the headline act with the winner-takes-all mentality given the title is on the line for […]
Constant challenge of improvement drives Kendall
A CHANCE referral from basketball teammates resulted in Sarah Kendall deciding to take up Aussie Rules and she has not looked back. The Eastern Ranges ruck has enjoyed the social aspect of playing in the TAC Cup Girls, as well as the physicality that comes with contact sport. Kendall said she first started when she […]
Team Selection: National U18 Championships – Round 5
AFTER four rounds of National Championships, the 2018 title comes down to final game with Vic Metro taking on South Australia in a battle of the two undefeated sides. Earlier tomorrow, the Allies will face Western Australia for third spot on the table. The interstate sides have made two changes each, with Western Australia forced […]
AFLW U18 Championships previews: Eastern Allies
THE Eastern Allies are a combined side of the most talented female footballers from NSW/ACT and Tasmania who will face off against the Central Allies, Western Australia and Queensland at the AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships. With three AFL Women’s Academy members, the top-end talent is there, and expect there to be plenty of stars […]
Western Australia grabs first win in 32-point victory over Vic Country
WESTERN Australia has ensured it will not finish bottom of the table in the National AFL Under 18 Championships after defeating fellow winless side Vic Country by 32 points at GMHBA Stadium on Friday. The Black Swans looked to have the contest under control for the most part, courtesy of a brilliant first quarter, but […]
Scouting notes: VFLW – Round 8
THE Victorian Football League (VFL) Women’s competition has a new ladder-leader, as Geelong succumbed to its first loss of the season to lose the privilege. This gave top spot to Collingwood, who in the process handed the NT Thunder its second consecutive loss. At the halfway mark of the season, the competition is starting to […]
Player of the Week: TAC Cup – Round 9
CALDER Cannons’ overager Jake Riccardi has been voted in as the AFL Draft Central TAC Cup Player of the Week for Round 9. The key forward booted five goals from 10 disposals, taking six marks as the target up forward during the Cannons’ draw with the Gippsland Power a few weeks ago. Most importantly, four […]
Western Australia weekly wrap: Peel Thunder surges to top of Colts ladder
ROUND 13 saw Friday Night footy take centre stage, while the good old fashioned winter chill was in effect to greet the players on Saturday morning. Peel Thunder displayed their premiership credentials for all to see, while 2017 premiers East Fremantle put their hand up to be a contender once again. WAFL Colts Round 13 Wrap: […]
