Results we found for: Lions Academy
Daicos excites Pies fans in opening round
JOSH Daicos has a lot to live up to in 2016, given the sheer excitement that his father Peter brought to not only Collingwood fans, but the sport as a whole. Nicknamed the ‘Macedonian Marvel’, Peter was one of the most genius goal kickers of his era and many Pies fans hold the hope that […]
The year that was 2015
VIC Country might have won the battle, but Vic Metro teams won the war. In a year where the top four teams comprised of those from regional Victoria, the penultimate match would still be decided between two metropolitan teams. The Oakleigh Chargers emerged victorious over the Eastern Ranges by 12 points in an entertaining contest. […]
2015 Draft Profile: Ben Keays
Ben Keays (Queensland/Redland) Height: 185 cm Weight: 82 kg Position: Midfielder/medium forward Strengths: Workrate, stoppage work, scoreboard impact, marking Weaknesses: Point of difference, right foot Player comparison: Luke Parker First year impact: High Kicking: Above average Marking: Above average Endurance: Above average Speed: Average Statistics Queensland (TAC Cup): four games, 20.3 kicks, 13.3 handballs, 33.5 disposals, […]
2015 Draft Profile: Eric Hipwood
Eric Hipwood Aspley/Brisbane Lions NEAFL Height: 200 cm Weight: 83 kg Position: Key position forward/defender Draft range: 10-25 Strengths: Agile, strong mark overhead, versatile Weaknesses: Inconsistent by foot Player comparison: Harris Andrews First year impact: Long-term prospect Kicking: Poor Marking: Above average Endurance: Above average Speed: Average The Lions should have three first round picks with […]
The 30 to Watch: Post-championships edition
Photo courtesy of TAC Cup 1. Joshua Schache – Vic Country (199 cm, 96 kg key forward) Schache has to be considered the number one pick by now – partly due to performance and partly due to position. If Schache is still considered a top three prospect come draft time, with Carlton, Brisbane and potentially Gold […]
The JC TAC Cup form report: Round three
Our newest series is a new perspective on power rankings. With most power rankings looking the same in each instalment, Rising Stars writer Jourdan Canil has begun the form power rankings, with the top 20 players ranked on week to week form. It’s important to keep in mind that these are not draft rankings. However, […]
2014 Draft Profile: Matthew Hammelmann
Matthew Hammelmann (Morningside) Height: 197 cm Weight: 86 kg Position: Key forward/back Strengths: One on one marking, marking on the lead, work rate, work below the knees Areas for improvement: Not a dominant force, contested marking Player comparison: Ben Griffiths/Josh Jenkins Matt Hammelmann is one of Brisbane’s academy selection options. Liam Dawson, Harris Andrews and Matthew […]
Alex Takle’s Phantom Draft
1. Brisbane Lions – Peter Wright (Calder Cannons) Height: 203 cm Weight: 103 kg Player comparison: Matthew Kreuzer Peter Wright is a huge young man who is a genuinely good footballer. He may not have the explosiveness and ability to rip a game apart like Tom Boyd last year, but he is a strong marking […]
Vickers-Willis is any club’s dream
Ed Vickers-Willis. By the end of the year, he might only be the fourth or fifth-highest rated midfielder at the Sandringham Dragons, but that speaks volumes about their depth. Angus Brayshaw is the “second best player, besides Josh Kelly” whom Vickers-Willis has ever played with. Josh Clayton might be off to Brisbane at the end […]
2013 Draft Profile: Cain Tickner
Cain Tickner (Aspley/Queensland) Height: 194 cm Weight: 91 kg Position: Key position utility Player comparison: Cale Hooker Strengths: Agility, endurance, potential Weaknesses: Strength, Disposal Cain Tickner is another Brisbane zone selection player from their academy and will be selected with a later pick in the National Draft. He is a very unique tall prospect because […]
