2021 WAFL Colts MOTR: Grand Final – Claremont vs. Swan Districts
SWAN Districts claimed the 2021 WAFL Colts premiership on Saturday afternoon, besting Claremont 12.14 (86) to 12.6 (78) in a free-flowing decider at Optus Stadium. It was the minor premiers’ fourth meeting with their closest rival for the season, and produced another margin under 10 points in what was a thrilling end to the Colts […]
Talented Jasmyn Smith balances AFLW goal with other passions
IT has been a remarkable past three years for SUNS Academy Girls talent Jasmyn Smith, with the hard-working midfielder having rapidly developed from first playing a competitive match, to being a prominent contributor for the Suns Under 17s’ side in the recent Academy matches. The 17-year-old is heading into her most important footballing year thus […]
Collingwood leads the 2021 bid-matching dance with early movement
COLLINGWOOD has been busy in the early part of trade period, securing the opening deal and later shaking hands with Geelong for Nathan Kreuger. Much of the Magpies’ mobilisation comes down to matching a bid for father-son candidate Nick Daicos, who some believe is the leading prospect in this year’s draft. North Melbourne lays claim […]
NTFLW Round One Wrap: Pint on track for back-to-back
WITH the Northern Territory Football League (NTFL) Women’s Premier League kicking off proceedings for its 2021-22 season, there have been some massive margins in the opening round. With teams eager to stamp their authority early in the season, the opening weekend of action saw some whopping scores, while the reigning premiers looked as dangerous as […]
Suns adapting to challenging COVID-19 lockdown times
BORDER closures and lockdowns preventing community sport is something that has become familiar across the country, in particular the eastern seaboard of Australia the past 18 months. But unlike in the majority of situations where everyone within a specific team is impacted, the Gold Coast Suns Academy have been uniquely impacted, given their region stretches […]
Draft Central Power Rankings: October 2021
WITH National Championship fixtures coming forth in a flurry and state-based of combines to come, there is still plenty to play out with regards to the 2021 AFL Draft class. State league competitions have now officially wrapped up nationwide, leaving only one carnival clash left before 120 prospects turn their attention to the fitness testing, […]
Eagles soar to 2021 SANFL premiership
WOODVILLE-WEST Torrens has risen to the challenge and gone back-to-back, defeating Glenelg by 67 points in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL) Grand Final yesterday. In what was a jaw-dropping performance from midway through the first term, the Eagles booted 14 of the last 16 goals to run away with the 15.9 (99) to […]
Scouting Notes: 2021 AFL U19 National Championships: South Australia vs. Allies
SOUTH Australia opened its account in the 2021 AFL Under 19 National Championships, defeating a makeshift Allies squad by 92 points at Adelaide Oval on Sunday. The Croweaters dominated from the second term onwards, with the Allies made up of a few NSW-ACT prospects, along with a mix of Northern Territory products and local Under […]
Subiaco back on top with fifth flag in eight seasons
SUBIACO has won its fifth flag in eight seasons, and its 16th West Australian Football League (WAFL) flag overall, by defeating South Fremantle at Optus Stadium on Saturday. The Bulldogs were looking to level the Lions on state league flags, and were eyeing off back-to-back titles following their win last year. Though much like two […]
South Australia Under 19s dominate patched-up Allies to run out 92-point winners
SOUTH Australia is on the board at the 2021 AFL Under 19 Championships, destroying a makeshift Allies side by 92 points at Adelaide Oval this morning. Aside form a purple patch in the second term where the Allies booted back-to-back goals to draw within 15 points, the Croweaters piled on a ridiculous 14.8 to 2.3 […]
Podcast Explainer | Representative action – Allies U19 & U17s clashes, SA Futures Game 1
FOLLOWING on from the team’s previous podcast on the South Australian and West Australian Under 19s clash, this episode focused on the other representative action between Queensland and Tasmania in the Under 17s and Under 19s, as well as Game 1 of the SA Futures game. Post-match, the Final Siren podcast team assembled to recap […]
SANFL Grand Final Preview: Who will deliver the knockout blow?
THE South Australian Football League (SANFL) is about to finalise preparations for its annual grand final weekend, where the two best teams in both the seniors and the reserves leagues will face off for the ultimate prize, and each contest boasting great storylines to make the stakes even higher. The SANFL has provided some essential […]