VFL Player Focus: Zeke Uwland (Gold Coast Suns)
IT WAS a long time coming, but pick one contender Zeke Uwland finally took the field for his first appearance at any level this year. The Gold Coast-tied prospect returned from back stress fractures for the Suns’ VFL side, which was undone by a mighty Brisbane fightback in Saturday’s Q-Clash. Having watched the entire Under […]
Up the Grades: Redlegs step up to Reserves level
STATE representatives from around the country stepped up the grades to make their debut senior appearances, most notably down at Norwood. A pair of Northern Academy-tied prospects broke into the VFL grade, while one West Australian youngster impressed in search of a League recall. >> VFL Player Focus: Tyan Prindable (Brisbane Lions) SANFL A quartet […]
VFL Player Focus: Tyan Prindable (Brisbane Lions)
FOR ALL the early talk about Northern Academy prospects dominating this year’s draft, perhaps one going under the radar is Tyan Prindable. The Brisbane-tied midfielder made his VFL debut with the Lions on Saturday, impressing with 20 disposals and six clearances in a typically reliable performance. The 18-year-old played 20 senior QFA games with Coorparoo […]
Around the Grounds: State stars soar to senior grades
SENIOR debuts were handed out across the country, as recent state representatives continue to earn higher honours. The brother of a current Saint earned his maiden cap in the SANFL, while a pair of West Perth prospects did so in the WAFL, and two Victorian over-agers turned out in the VFL. Catch up on all […]
VFL Player Focus: Daniel Annable (Brisbane Lions)
HAVING made his state league debut last week, Brisbane Lions Academy star Daniel Annable backed up for game two on the weekend. The midfielder posted 19 disposals, four clearances, and 1.3 in the Lions’ comprehensive 85-point win over Greater Western Sydney at Brighton Homes Arena. Having spent a block training with Brisbane’s senior group during […]
VFL Player Focus: Kalani White (Casey Demons)
MELBOURNE fans would have watched their reserves side in sepia tone with news that father-son candidate Kalani White would be debuting in the red and blue. The son of former-Dee and 1994 number one draft pick Jeff is also on the radar of Gold Coast fans, given his ties to the Suns Academy. Amid a […]
Up the Grades: Academy stars earn VFL stripes
GOLD Coast Suns blooded a remarkable seven academy prospects in the latest round of VFL action, including five Allies squad members. Beau Addinsall, Koby Coulson, and Dylan Patterson were all included in the squad to take on Geelong on the road, fresh off National Championships appearances. Midfielders Addinsall and Coulson impressed with typically industrious hauls […]
VFL Player Focus: Hussien El Achkar (Essendon)
ESSENDON has wasted little time in exposing its Next Generation Academy (NGA) talent to state league level, with budding prospect Hussien El Achkar making his VFL debut in Round 10. The 18-year-old booted three second half goals as the Bombers were ultimately overrun by Brisbane on Friday. With Calder Cannons having the bye, El Achkar […]
Around the Grounds: Ali make Pies debut
EASTERN Ranges raw talent Rod Ali will make his VFL debut on the weekend when he dons the black and white stripes at Preston City Oval. The athletic defender is a rare Coates Talent League inclusion on a weekend where only the Jets have a bye. Ali has shown promise throughout his few matches both […]
PREVIEW | AFL Academy vs. Coburg VFL
THE AFL Academy will convene for its second of two showcase fixtures on Sunday in a clash against Coburg at Whitten Oval. After fighting back in a 13-point loss to Richmond’s VFL affiliate a fortnight ago, the elite Under 18 squad will try its hand against a standalone club boasting Mid-Season Draft prospects. >> SCROLL […]
