Matt Balmer’s August Power Rankings
In an AFL Draft Central feature, AFL Draft analyst Matt Balmer will update his Power Rankings on the first Monday of every month. Clubs narrowed down their interests last week and the list of 80 players nominated to take part in the National Combine testing was announced Monday. 80 PLAYERS INVITED TO THE 2016 AFL DRAFT COMBINE The combine invites give […]
Pioneers rely on Knights in last gasp finals hope
THE top eight of the TAC Cup is not yet sealed, but the lid is quickly closing. After Bendigo Pioneers’ upset of Oakleigh Chargers last weekend, the Pioneers and to a lesser extent the Western Jets, still have a chance of making the eight. But for the Pioneers, their finals hopes lie with the Northern […]
Vics bolt out of the blue and into the combine
The AFL Draft National Combine list was announced on Monday, with 80 prospects nominated to strut their stuff at Etihad Stadium in October. From the list of 80, you wouldn’t be blamed for asking- who is that guy? 80 PLAYERS INVITED TO THE 2016 AFL DRAFT COMBINE Our AFL Draft Central scouts have put their […]
80 players invited to the 2016 AFL Draft Combine
FOR the draft crop of 2016, the AFL Draft Combine is the first sign that their AFL dreams are a step closer to fruition. An invitation to the AFL Draft Combine means that at least five AFL clubs have expressed interest in the player. The AFL Draft Combine is a way for clubs to determine […]
20 Division One names to watch out for in 2017
A month after Vic Metro claimed the Division One championships, eligible draftees are starting to come into the spotlight as clubs determine who will be the next big star. With clubs having the ability to trade future draft picks, Matthew Grundy casts his eye over 20 of the top talent to watch out for next year from […]
Last chance for finals hopefuls
FOR some teams, Round 14 of the TAC Cup will be a final chance to stake their claim for finals. Others will look to the weekend as a way of cementing a double chance, or taking away a top eight spot from an opposition team. A number of clashes are expected to highlight the round […]
AFL Draft Central July Twitter Phantom Draft recap
Recap the AFL Draft Central live Twitter Draft from Wednesday 20th July: PHANTOM DRAFT | AFL Draft Central writers go head-to-head tonight in the mid-season Phantom Draft starting at 7.30pm. For all the action follow us on Twitter @afldraftcentral. The head recruiters for the night are as follows: @PatGheller140: ESS, NM, WCE @Uncle_Barrels: BL, STK, […]
APS: modern footy’s greatest nursery?
In the first week of June, two schools – Scotch College and Melbourne Grammar met amidst the shipping containers at Edwin Flack Oval in Port Melbourne for the 158th running of the oldest rivalry in football, the Cordner-Eggleston Cup. In a hard fought and close battle, it was the boys from Hawthorn who prevailed, […]
Opportunities available at AFL Draft Central
WITH the TAC Cup finals series on the horizon, AFL Draft Central is preparing to ramp up its under 18s coverage like never before. Already this season we have produced weekly previews and reviews of all the TAC Cup, under 18 and under 16s championships. There have been feature pieces on clubs and players, as […]
The run home: Four rounds to go
AFL Draft Central’s Peter Williams looks at the run home for finals, with the eight teams seemingly comfortable at this stage, but there is still much to play for in the final month of TAC Cup. 1st: Geelong Falcons (11-2) 142 per cent, 44 points The run home: Gippsland Power (A), Eastern Ranges (A), Calder […]
Life of a footballer: Red hot pressure
Life of a footballer: by Jamieson Sheahan Life of a footballer is a personal insight by Bendigo Pioneers football operations manager and midfielder Jamieson Sheahan. Jamieson has kindly allowed us to have a unique piece that looks at the inside workings of a TAC Cup club so everyone can get an understanding of what these […]
South Australia crowned as U16 Division One champions
SOUTH AUSTRALIA claimed their fourth Division One Under 16 title, after an undefeated carnival on the Gold Coast concluding last week. South Australia narrowly accounted for Western Australia in the opening round, before defeating both Victorian teams to finish on top of the Division One ladder. Norwood’s speedy midfielder Mihail Lochowiak was strong in all three […]
