Results we found for: West Perth
Caught the Eye: July 2022 – Adelaide Edition
REPRESENTATIVE season hit Adelaide on the weekend, with three games back-to-back headlined by a main event which saw the two winless Under 18 teams – Western Australia and the Allies – playing on neutral ground. The Allies would make the most of their opportunities, winning their final game of the championships by 12 points despite […]
Preview | Ashcroft brothers link in stacked Sandy side
FOR the first time at NAB League level, the Ashcroft brothers – Will and Levi – will take the field together this weekend. While elder brother Will skippers the Sandringham side as a top-ager, Under 16 talent Levi makes his debut as 23rd man, after impressing for Vic Metro in last week’s National Development Championships […]
Up the Grades: Royals step up, VFL debuts roll on
WHILE the nation’s brightest Under-18 prospects underwent a series of state trials this weekend, there were still plenty of youngsters climbing the state league grades. Most significantly, top 10 talent Jedd Busslinger missed Western Australia’s hitout against Claremont to continue his run in the WAFL League on Sunday. The rangy key defender had five disposals […]
Up the Grades: WA prospects experience derby day
A COUPLE of West Australian draft prospects got a taste for derby day in the WAFL, as they took part in the league’s WA Day clashes on Monday. Steely Green and his South Fremantle Bulldogs came out on top over their Eastern rivals, while Jedd Busslinger‘s East Perth went down to the West. Green, a […]
PREVIEW | Son of a SANFL gun debuts, NAB Leaguers set for super Saturday
ADELAIDE Crows father-son prospect Max Michalanney is set to make his SANFL League debut on Saturday afternoon, after being selected in Norwood’s side to take on North Adelaide. The son of 211-game Redlegs champion, Jim, is a versatile 191cm defender who can clunk intercept marks just as easily as he rebounds the ball. Michalanney earned […]
Up the Grades: Busslinger jets into senior debut
TOP 10 prospect Jedd Busslinger bustled his way into East Perth’s senior team on the weekend, proving undeniable after putting together an outstanding start to his WAFL Colts season. The AFL Academy member returned from those duties on Saturday as the Royals beat West Coast’s reserves by 78 points at Leederville Oval. The tall and […]
Breakdown | 2022 AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft
NOW that the dust has settled on last night’s AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft, we take a look back at how each club fared, the way every pick dropped, and what the 17 selected players promise to offer their new sides. 14 clubs opted to bring in fresh faces, though one targeted two players with previous […]
Pick-by-Pick | 2022 AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft
THE 2022 AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft has been completed, with 17 players added to AFL lists in the two-round intake. 14 of the 18 clubs elected to utilise at least one pick at the draft, with three teams opting to take in two players. St Kilda was the only side to come in with an […]
WAFL Player Focus – Darcy Jones (Swan Districts)
SWAN Districts pocket rocket Darcy Jones has been a shining light for the reigning WAFL Colts premiers across five games in 2022, catching the eye with his line-breaking speed and creativity. The 175cm talent was part of the Black Ducks’ 2021 flag-winning side, and caught the eye as a member of Western Australia’s representative setup. […]
Scouting Notes: 2022 AFL Academy vs. Collingwood VFL
THE 2022 AFL Under 18 Academy went down by 22 points at the hands of a well-structured Collingwood VFL outfit on Saturday afternoon, with the nation’s brightest junior talents coming together for an insightful annual showcase fixture. Taking the field in Frankston, the 25-man Academy squad brought its collective potential to the fore in a […]
