Results we found for: Northern Knights
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 […]
AFL Draft review: Sydney
THE Swans came into the draft knowing they would have to match a very early bid for Academy product Nick Blakey, and did so with the forward taken at number 10. With somewhat of a gift under its belt, Sydney opted for some inside grunt and a couple of outside runners given the likes of […]
Fantastic Five – Memorable moments from the weekend
WITH finals spots sealed across all levels of footy, young stars stood out and one team spoiled another’s top-four aspirations. Meanwhile, an old dark navy blue favourite had a day out in what is always an exciting week of football – the one before September. Walsh pushes for the #1 spot Geelong Falcons’ Sam […]
Scouting notes: Vic Metro vs. NSW/ACT
IN the second game at Ikon Park yesterday, Vic Metro defeated NSW/ACT in the Under 17s Futures game. We took a look at all the players from both sides. Vic Metro: By: Michael Alvaro & Ed Pascoe #2 Mitch Mellis It was the kind of performance that TAC Cup followers have come to expect from […]
Weekend That Was – Round 12
BIG wins, devastating losses and a couple of upsets, Round 12 of the TAC Cup had it all. In the opening match of the round, Dandenong Stingrays reminded the competition of its premiership credentials with a thumping 73-point win over Eastern Ranges. After a close first term, the Stingrays restricted the Ranges to two goals […]
AFL Bloodlines: Round six
The sons, brothers, nephews, cousins and relatives of yesterdays and today’s heroes are the players who make up AFL Bloodlines. Collectively, after each round of TAC Cup football, I’ll be providing statistical updates and game notes on each individual player so that you can track their process this season. If you missed the overviews of eligible […]
Phantom Draft June edition part four: Jourdan Canil
One of our Rising Star team, Jourdan Canil has bravely stuck his neck out and created a phantom draft for the first four rounds. It should be noted that plenty can change over the next few months and with the great diversity of our writers, much like the public, everyone has a different opinion. Jourdan […]
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Nate Caddy
AustraliaSTRENGTHS: + Aerial ability + Overhead marking + Reach + Speed + Scoreboard impact + Upside IMPROVEMENTS: – Ground balls – In-between size There has been much conjecture over how and where Caddy fits in at AFL level, mostly due to his standing at 193cm. In the junior grades, he presents as a genuine centre […]
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Ben De Bolfo
AustraliaPOSITION: Defender A 19-year-old prospect who became a key part of Northern’s side as a relative newcomer to the program in 2021, De Bolfo is as solid as they come. He earned Vic Metro Under 19 honours, being one of the few 2002-born players afield, having showcased his nous across the backline as the Knights’ NAB […]
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Josh D’Intinosante
AustraliaNOT many players have put in the body of work that the uncompromising small forward/midfielder has in 2018-19. A Knights’ best and fairest winner last year and runner-up this year, D’Intinosante finished second overall in the competition goalkicking and regularly added scoreboard and defensive pressure with a great goal sense. He is not an athlete, […]
