2013 Draft Profile: Alex Spencer
Alex Spencer (Sandringham Dragons) Height: 193cm Weight: 83kg Position: Key Defender Player Comparison: Tayte Pears Strengths: Rebounding, solid one on one, marking Weaknesses: Strength, project player Alex Spencer is one of the three key defender types from Sandringham whom are likely to get drafted. Alongside Kurt Heatherly and Lachlan Richie, the trio work hard off their […]
2013 Draft Profile: Sam Bennett
Sam Bennett (North Ballarat Rebels) Height: 189 cm Weight: 79 kg Position: Rotating half back flank/wing Player comparison: Marley Williams Strengths: Agility, game sense, willingness to learn and improve Weaknesses: Lacks experience, inconsistent He may be touted as one of the surprise inclusions of the national draft combine, however in a competition as cut-throat as […]
Lewis Taylor wins inaugural Rising Stars Medal
Geelong Falcons young gun and top ten hopeful Lewis Taylor has taken out the inaugural Bound For Glory News Rising Stars Medal. Despite playing just 10 matches due to AIS and Vic Country commitments, Taylor managed to hold off the likes of Eastern Ranges’ Christian Petracca, Western Jets’ David Iaccarino and Gippsland Power’s Josh Scott. […]
Matt Boag: The unknown one
As the Geelong Falcons bowed out in the finals after a shock loss to Eastern Ranges, the side that had been dominant all year was forced to reflect on what went wrong. One man who sat on the sidelines after missing the finals was midfielder/forward Matthew Boag. Chances are, most people who have been following […]
Matt Merlo: The consistent leader
Calder’s Matt Merlo is your uncompromising inside midfielder who is able to do his job every week and compliment the rest of the midfield. He captained the club to a preliminary final and was 20 minutes away from booking a place on the ground for the TAC Cup Grand Final. It wasn’t to be, but […]
No top ten pick? No worries: Hidden gems in the National Draft
Every year the AFL Trade and now Free Agency Period brings a certain sense of excitement amongst AFL clubs and fans. With the season done and dusted, every club goes back to square one in a bid to retain, alter or rejuvenate their list in an attempt to achieve their goals for the following season. […]
2013 Final Under 18s Power Rankings
The 2013 season is finished and this year’s draft crop have completed their testing so their fate is now up to the recruiters, with little for them to do that can change it. This makes it a great time to look back on the season and see who the best 100 players were according to […]
Jason Robinson: The ultimate team man
Jason Robinson is an unassuming, underrated defender from the western suburbs who doesn’t have the fanfare surrounding him that others might, but instead he goes about his business and achieves the results required of him. “I’ve got plenty of belief in myself and the team with what we’re trying to do at the Jets.” he […]
Lewis Fitzgerald: The forgotten man
Oakleigh’s midfield is the personification of polish, and Lewis Fitzgerald is certainly no exception. The Vic Metro midfielder stands out from this year’s crop being one of the only tall midfielders who can provide silky 55 metre passes into the forward 50. Fresh off a 13.4 beep test at the state combine, Fitzgerald joined us […]
2013 Draft Profile: Jack Leslie
Jack Leslie (Gippsland Power) Height: 198cm Weight: 87kg Position: Ruck Player Comparison: Dean Cox Strengths: Pace, marking, disposal Weaknesses: Coordination (below knees), Goal kicking Jack Leslie’s invite to the draft combine topped off a terrific 2013 for the 198 centimetre Gippsland Power ruckman. Impressive performances in the TAC Cup saw him picked in Vic Country’s […]
2013 Draft Profile: Aaron Christensen
Aaron Christensen (Calder Cannons) Height: 190 cm Weight: 74 kg Position: Wing / Forward Player Comparison: Matthew Richardson (later years) Strengths: Marking, work rate, agility Weaknesses: Can be negated easily, light frame Calder started off the season with no real standout talents, but a good group of core leaders and hard workers who continued to […]
2013 Draft Profile: Jason Robinson
Jason Robinson (Western Jets) Height: 187 cm Weight: 82 kg Position: Defender Player comparison: Luke Hodge/Nick Duigan Strengths: Overhead marking, Agility, Endurance Weaknesses: Body strength Jason Robinson is one of the more underrated players in the TAC Cup competition. Much like his team the Western Jets in general, he has flown under the radar all […]
