Stats central: Tac Cup Metro edition
In this edition of stats central, we look at the statistical breakdown and key performers of the six Metro sides within the TAC Cup: Calder Cannons, Eastern Ranges, Northern Knights, Oakleigh Chargers, Sandringham Dragons and Western Jets. Average Dream Team Points: 1. Angus Brayshaw (Sandringham Dragons) 119.8 2. Taylor Grace (Sandringham Dragons) 118.8 3. Jordan […]
TAC Cup wrap: Round nine
Queensland 14.12 (96) defeated Eastern Ranges 5.9 (39) GOALS: Queensland: L. Dawson 4, B. Preuss 3, L. Moseley, C. Stevenson, L. Weller, H. Leong, J. Rayner, M. Uebergang, J. Watson. Eastern: C. Clarke 2, D. Crocker, R. Harvey, B. Hardwick. BEST: Queensland: B. Keays, C. Wagner, L. Dawson, . Henderson, N. Jackson, B. Preuss Eastern: L. Hannon, C. Clarke, […]
TAC Cup wrap: Round eight
Northern Knights 13.14.92 defeated by Western Jets 16.10.106 GOALS: Northern Knights: K. Malone 3, C. Porter 2, J. Smith 2, J. El Moussalli , G. McDonagh , Z. Ballard , D. Macpherson , L. Hunt , S. Switkowski Western Jets: C. Menadue 4, J. Volpato 4, L. Duggan 3, J. Viola 2, M. Norton , […]
AFL Bloodlines: Round eight
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 […]
Under 18s Power Rankings: Pre-champs edition
We have seen some great footy in the first part of this season as this year’s draft crop have shown their skills in the TAC Cup, SANFL and WAFL. As we head in to the Under 18 Championships it is a great time to see where they compare statistically. Using the BFGN rankings formula, players […]
TAC Cup wrap: Round seven
Geelong Falcons 9.12 (66) defeated by Calder Cannons 15.12 (102) Falcons goals: A. Christensen 2, C. Curnow 2, B. Beardsell 2, J. Maishman, S. Dixon, H. Kershaw Falcons best: Z. Cordy, D. Parish, T. Miles, H. Kol, R. Mathieson, M. Augerinos Cannons goals: P. Wright 6, J. Foster 2, D. Cavka 2, P. Ahern, H. Kerbatieh, T. Miller, […]
Vic Country vs. Vic Metro: Game notes
A change in venue didn’t seem to deter the hundreds of on-lookers down at Sandringham’s Trevor Barker Oval for the first game of the national championships between heavyweights Vic Country and Vic Metro. On a stellar 20-degree day, the beach oval was its usual windy self, but conditions were near on perfect to showcase 44 of […]
AFL Bloodlines: Round seven
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 […]
Elite teenagers pushed to the limit in grinding 39-week season
Elite talented youngsters are putting their bodies on the line for almost 40 matches a season at three different levels of competition. Many people are familiar with the TAC Cup and its National Championships in which players are picked to represent Vic Metro and Vic Country against other state under 18s sides. One competition that […]
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 […]
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, […]
Draftee comparison: Goddard vs. McCartin vs. Wright
If you’ve ever looked at a group of names that the media suggest as the next big thing and wonder who they are, we’re here to give you a great insight into those names. In our first edition of draftee comparison, we look at the three Victorian talls that will dominate the headlines at this […]
