Results we found for: Northern Territory Academy
In the Spotlight: Draft bolters and sliders
As we converge on the national draft in less than two weeks, In the Spotlight takes a look at the draftees whose names are set to be called out on November 27th. In our first edition, we take a look at the bolters and sliders – those who have either shot up the draft order […]
Luke McAlister’s November Phantom Draft
Pick 1 – St. Kilda: Christian Petracca (Vic Metro, Balanced midfielder/General forward) 186 cm, 92 kg, 4/1/96 Range: Top 5 Comparison: Dustin Martin Going into 2014 there were question marks over Petracca and he’s answered them emphatically, doing everything he possibly could have to prove that he will be a high level AFL midfielder. He […]
Luke McAlister’s Phantom Draft
Pick 1 – St Kilda: Christian Petracca (Vic Metro, balanced midfielder/general forward) 186 cm, 92 kg, 4/1/96 Range: Top 5 Comparison: Dustin Martin Going into 2014 there were question marks over Petracca and he’s answered them emphatically, doing everything he possibly could have to prove that he will be a high level AFL midfielder. He […]
2014 Draft Profile: Nakia Cockatoo
Nakia Cockatoo (Southern Districts/NT Thunder) Height: 188 cm Weight: 84 kg Position: Utility Strengths: Acceleration, athleticism, damage Areas of improvement: Consistency Player comparison: Patrick Dangerfield The best prospect to come out of the Northern Territory this year, Nakia Cockatoo is an interesting utility who’s had his season destroyed by injuries. Missing the championships, Cockatoo hasn’t had much opportunity to prove […]
TAC Cup wrap: Round 15
Geelong Falcons 16.4 (100) defeated Eastern Ranges 14.11 (95) Geelong goals: T. Miles 5, J. Carlin 4, M. Augerinos 2, A. Christensen, B. Beardsell, B. Blair, J. Nelson, H. Smith. Eastern goals: Goal Kickers: B. Hardwick 8, C. Petracca 3, S. Weideman 2, L. Wilson. Geelong best: T. Miles, M. Augerinos, A. Christensen, J. Nelson, R. Mathieson, D. Parish. […]
Under 18 National Championships player rankings
The championships are over for another year and we witnessed another great series of matches, with some fantastic talent showing what they could do on the big stage. To analyse who the best performers were over the course of the carnival, I have applied my power rankings formula to every player after every game to […]
TAC Cup wrap: Round six
Eastern Ranges 18.17 (125) defeated Bendigo Pioneers 7.12 (54) Eastern goals: R. Sheridan-Ferrie 5, M. Traynor 3, L. Hannon 3, D. Crocker 2, C. Jones 2, B. Hardwick, B. Batty, L. Jeffs Eastern best: R. Sheridan-Ferrie, J. Healy, L. Jeffs, M. Traynor, L. Hannon, B. Hardwick Bendigo goals: J. Mangan 3, D. Jones, R. Barrack, […]
AIS young guns up for VFL challenge
As each year begins, a new wave of up-and-coming talent head to the biggest stage of all, the MCG. It casts the hopefuls of the AFL’s future into a momentary spotlight, previewing the best of the Under 18s around Australia against Collingwood’s VFL side. The AIS Academy will showcase their 2014 talent tonight as a […]
Mid-year reviews: Gippsland Power, Dandenong Stingrays, Geelong Falcons
GIPPSLAND POWER Ladder Positon: 3rd Win-loss ratio: 7-3 Year so far: After the nail biting finish to the 2012 TAC Cup season which saw Gippsland lose the Grand Final in overtime to the Oakleigh Chargers, 2013 provided an opportunity for a new group to attempt to redeem the clubs disappointment from the previous year. The […]
Mid-year reviews: Murray Bushrangers, Bendigo Pioneers, North Ballarat Rebels
MURRAY BUSHRANGERS Ladder Position: 4th Win-Loss ratio: 6-4 Year so far: Once again the Murray Bushrangers are a middle of the road side finding themselves in the log jam of teams sitting mid table behind the front running Geelong Falcons and Eastern Ranges. After being knocked out of the finals in the first round last […]
