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 […]
2020 NAB League Girls team update: Sandringham Dragons
WHILE the NAB League Girls competition is on break, we take a quick recap of each team, how the first three rounds have panned out for them and who has already stood up in the short time. In this edition we look at the Sandringham Dragons, who after losing their opening game to the GWV […]
Dragons overpower Gippsland for second-straight win
THE Sandringham Dragons have emerged victorious against the Gippsland Power by a thumping 52-point margin after a dominant first half display. Despite travelling to Morwell for the encounter, the Dragons looked right at home from the opening bounce and kept the Power scoreless for the entire first half. The stoppage work of the Dragons was […]
Sandringham too strong for tackle-heavy Bendigo
SANDRINGHAM Dragons bounced back well from their Round 1 loss to come out impressive winners against Bendigo Pioneers, rocketing into fifth with the 44-point victory. It was a hard and fast start for the Sandringham Dragons, peppering the posts but to no avail early, denying Bendigo any opportunity at scoring but missing chances at extending […]
Saulitis bags two last quarter goals to sink Dragons in thriller
BACK-to-back goals in the final term from AFL Women’s National Academy member, Renee Saulitis has helped Greater Western Victoria (GWV) Rebels get over the line against an unlucky Sandringham Dragons outfit, 4.2 (26) to 2.9 (21). From the get-go the fierce tackling pressure of the Dragons was evident with all of their onballers and forwards […]
Sandringham Dragons ready to roar in 2020
SANDRINGHAM Dragons are excited about the development from their existing players and the potential for future development of the entire list, ahead of the 2020 season. The NAB League Girls head coach, Tamara Hyett said the pre-season had been a successful one and now with a strong core group of top-agers and some promising middle […]
Former basketballer soaring to new heights
MOLLY Denahy Maloney is one of a number of dual sport athletes who found love for Australian rules football and has run with it ever since. The 180cm Sandringham Dragons draft prospect started the year determined to improve her kicking skills and play as well as she possibly could. By year’s end, Denahy Maloney made […]
Former netballer Purcell take rapid rise in her stride
THERE have been plenty of impressive performers that have picked up the oblong ball after testing themselves with a round one, and Sandringham Dragons’ Marguerite Purcell is no different. The former netballer played in a premiership with Caulfield Grammar in 2018, and became a staple of the Dragons’ midfield in 2019. The speedy winger showed […]
U18 Girls season preview: Sandringham Dragons
DEALT a tough draw to open season 2018, Sandringham Dragons were 1-2 after going down to both of the eventual grand finalists in their first three games. Come the end of the regular season, the Dragons were unlucky to have just missed out on a grand final berth as they built some serious momentum and […]
Bate kicking goals at all levels
HOLLY Bate has never really listened to popular opinion. If she had, she might never have joined Prahran and kick-started a football career that would see her take out the TAC Cup Girls Leading Goalkicker Award in her top-age year. Looking back, Bate is glad she took the chance on running around with the boys. “Well […]
