2015 Draft Profile: James Parsons
James Parsons (Eastern Ranges) Height: 189 cm Weight: 75 kg Position: Midfield/half forward Strengths: Kicking, damaging up forward, marking, size, versatility, agility Weaknesses: Pure outside midfielder, doesn’t rack up the football Player comparison: Martin Gleeson First year impact: Long-term prospect Kicking: Above average Marking: Above average Speed: Average Endurance: Above average James Parsons could be a […]
TAC Cup wrap: Round 16 review
Dandenong Stingrays 15.6 (96) Oakleigh Chargers 7.12 (54) Dandenong goals: J. Battle 3, S. Gladman 3, Z. Roscoe 3, H. Prior 2, T. Young 2, L. Batten, K. Mutimer. Oakleigh goals: D. Johnstone 2, D. Cuningham, K. Answerth, C. Lane, B. Crocker, P. Phillips. Dandenong best: D. Capiron, B. White, M. Cox, L. Williams, G. Nyuon, J. Weitering Oakleigh […]
2015 Draft Profile: Ryan Clarke
Ryan Clarke Eastern Ranges Height: 180 cm Weight: 77 kg Position: Outside midfielder Strengths: Pace, versatile game, developing inside game, hits the scoreboard, strong tackler Weaknesses: Inconsistent kick, not elite at any one trait Player comparison: David Zaharakis First-year projection: May play sporadically Kicking: Excellent Marking: Average Endurance: Above average Speed: Excellent Ryan Clarke is going to be a really good complimentary […]
2015 Draft Profile: Jordan Matera
Jordan Matera Sandringham Dragons Height: 182cm Weight: 82kg Position: Forward Draft range: 60-rookie Strengths: Crumbing, x-factor, goal sense, tackling Weaknesses: Inconsistency, ability to find the ball, general kicking Player comparison: First year impact: near future Kicking: Poor Marking: Above average Endurance: Average Speed: Above average Jordan Matera is the son of former West Coast Eagles Norm […]
2015 Draft Profile: Nick Dodge
Nick Dodge Club: Lauderdale/Tassie Mariners Height: 182 cm Weight: 79 kg Position: Medium forward Strengths: Goal kicking, marking, athleticism, crumbing Weaknesses: Contested ball-winning abililty Player comparison: Tory Dickson First year impact: Near future prospect Kicking: Above average Marking: Excellent Endurance: Average Speed: Above average There has been lots of talk about Blake Hardwick as the goal […]
TAC Cup wrap: Round 15 review
North Ballarat Rebels 25.8 (158) Eastern Ranges 10.5 (65) North Ballarat goals: Y. Eades 5, J. Berry 4, J. Hopper 3, H. McCluggage 3, C. Wellings 3, C. Byrne 2, T. Templeton, M. Johnston, T. Williamson, R. Thompson, D. Rioli. Eastern goals: J. Gilbert 2, L. Wilson, A. Cotte, B. Hardwick, J. Hannon, D. Crocker, J. Smith, […]
APS make it five in a row against schoolboy rivals AGSV
Associated Public Schools (APS) 1.4 7.4 15.4 22.7 (139) Associated Grammar Schools of Victoria (AGSV) 2.4 5.8 11.9 15.11 (101) APS Goals: T.Jok 5, N.Peterson 3, C.Rich 3, T.Anderson 2, B.Biggs 2, L.Sullivan 2, W.Nichols, B.Hayes, N.Pavlou, A.Scott, L.Walker AGSV Goals: C.McGuire 4, M.Perry 4, O.Florent 2, Z.Wunhym 2, K.Doueal, N.Larkey, L.Murphy APS Best: H.Hooper, L.Walker, […]
2015 Draft Profile: Wayne Milera
Wayne Milera Club: Central Districts Height: 185 cm Weight: 76 kg Position: Outside midfielder/half forward Strengths: Evasion, distribution by hand, composure, poise, spacial awareness, vision, cleanliness at ground level Weaknesses: Physicality, strength over the ball, accumulation, scoreboard impact when forward, pure line-breaking Player comparison: Murray Newman (better version) First year impact: Minimal. Might play a […]
Ben McKay: The best draft story of the year
A few months ago, Gippsland forward Harry McKay seemed to bolt from nowhere. The 200 cm forward has remarkable agility, and he impressed with his skill for a big man. Harry is predicted to be a top 15 pick, but it is his brother Ben who has one of the best draft stories from the […]
TAC Cup wrap: Round 14 review
North Ballarat Rebels 13.15 (93) Queensland 6.11 (47) North Ballarat goals: D. Rioli 3, J. Korewha 2, H. McCluggage 2, J. Webster, R. Thompson, J. Hopper, L. Meek, C. Byrne, M. Johnston. Queensland goals: W. Buzza 2, J. Rolls, R. William, C. Filewood, E. Hipwood. North Ballarat best: J. Berry, A. Cleary, D. Rioli, D. Tucker, B. Simpson, […]
State league junior football wrap – July 25/26
SANFL In the league, Wayne Milera made a successful return to the league side after being asked to work his way back up from the lower grades with 15 disposals and three clearances. Kyle Presbury also had 10 touches, all effective, in the same game. For the other side, the underaged Brandon Parfitt had nine […]
State leagues junior football wrap – July 18/19
SANFL: In the SANFL seniors Kyle Presbury continued to impress for Central Districts with 12 touches and a goal, while on the other side, Will Snelling worked hard all day for 27 touches and six clearances. Aaron Francis also had 10 disposals and five marks, popping up for two goals when swung forward. Jack Agostino was […]
