Determination pays off for Ballard
EVERY draftee has taken their own unique pathway to the big time. Some, like last year’s number one pick Cam Rayner, are touted as high-end selections years in advance. Others, like Giants recruit Aiden Bonar, re-emerge after stints on the sidelines with injury. And some, due to a wide variety of reasons, drop out of […]
Footballers to be put through their paces at TAC Cup Testing Day
THERE might not be any TAC Cup football on the weekend, but more than 600 players from the twelve clubs (both male and female), will be tested both physically and mentally at the annual testing day today. The 2018 TAC Cup Testing Day is being held at Maribyrnong College – a location with first-class facilities […]
AFLW Previews: Round 6
ROUND six sees plenty of debutants pull on an AFLW jumper for the first time. Former Hockeyroo, Georgie Parker and Magpies netballer, Ash Brazill will both suit up for the Pies, while former Bendigo Pioneer, Tiahna Cochrane will make her first appearance for Carlton. There will be a lot of youth running around this weekend, as the sides continue to fight […]
Crunching the numbers: AFLW – Round 5
WITH only three more rounds of the home and away season to go, wins are like gold in the race for finals positions. The Demons defeated the Lions with a thrilling one-goal victory on Friday, while the Giants reigned victorious against the Dockers on the road. On Saturday night, the Crows dominated the struggling Blues, […]
Tasmania weekly wrap: AFL boss confirms Tassie trip; Hawks, Blues to clash
IT HAS been a big week in Tasmanian football, as another JLT Community Series fixture hit the state, AFL Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Gillon McLaughlin finally confirmed his trip to Tasmania, and a new sponsor jumped on board for the Tasmanian State League (TSL). AFL CEO Confirms Tassie Trip: Weeks after AFL Tasmania received confirmation […]
South Australia weekly wrap: Lukosius and Rankine to be unleashed in League trials
THIS week has seen preparation for the 2018 season ramp up at both the AFL and SANFL levels, with a bunch of South Australian talent on show. 2018 draft hopefuls will be looking to make an early statement on their season in trial games, while the AFL boys will be playing for bragging rights in […]
Team Selection: AFLW – Round 6
WITH round six just around the corner, some clubs have backed previous performers while others have opened opportunity for new young guns. In a major out for the Pies, captain, Stephanie Chiocci faces a two-week suspension following her front-on-collision with Bulldog, Libby Birch last week. Her consistent performances will be missed for the remainder of the home […]
City of Casey – A mecca for female footy pathways
IN March, a new revolution in female football is hitting the City of Casey. Young footballers will get the opportunity to realise their football dreams through Melbourne Football Club’s new female pathway. The Melbourne Football Club (MFC) Academy will run in partnership with the South East Juniors Football League. It will be a development squad […]
NSW/ACT weekly wrap: Big Sherrin to be unveiled in Ungarie
AN iconic Australian monument recognising one of Australian Rules’ most famous footballing families, and a youth boys championship designed to identify and develop Indigenous and Multicultural talent are among the big announcements in the new NSW/ACT weekly wrap. ‘Big Sherrin’ joins list of iconic Australian monuments: AUSTRALIA has its fair share of iconic Australian monuments […]
Podcast: TAC Cup Girls – Episode Two
A NEW year marks all-new content and in 2018, AFL Draft Central will be producing a weekly podcast through the TAC Cup Girls season. Hosted by women’s football editor, Julia Montesano, the podcast will be posted each Wednesday night and will review the previous round’s games and look ahead to the following weekend. For the […]
