TAC Cup wrap: Round 13 review
Sandringham Dragons 10.19 (79) Bendigo Pioneers 3.4 (22) Sandringham goals: T.Roos (3), H.Balic (2), C.Lyons (2), C.Rich, K.Parsons, N.Peterson Bendigo goals: R.Free (2), M.Trait Sandringham best: H.Balic, T.Taranto, C.Lyons, L.Filipovic, A.Tashevski-Beckwith Bendigo best: L.Tardrew, T.Cole, J.Atley, C.Jones, B.Edwards, J.Muscatello Sandringham Dragons were the convincing winners in the first of the two games in the ‘double […]
State leagues junior football wrap
In a new feature article for Bound For Glory News, we review the junior footballers playing across the county outside the TAC Cup competition. While much of the talent could be found in the SANFL, there have also been a few impressing in the WAFL and NEAFL who could get a look-in at the AFL […]
2015 BFGN Rising Stars mid-year phantom draft
Building on the success of last year’s iteration, The Bound For Glory News Rising Stars team will again be running a mid year phantom draft – and we’re tweeting it live to you! Next Wednesday, starting at 8pm, we’ll be bringing you the live draft coverage, totaling five rounds, including father-son picks and academy selections which have been […]
The 23rd man rule: Why it’s worth expanding
The 23rd man rule is for players who are currently on a TAC Cup list or were in the previous year to play up to three games for an affiliate VFL side. It’s mostly used for 19 year olds who have returned for a third year in the TAC Cup. Last year Jack Sinclair, Daniel Howe, Nathan […]
TAC Cup wrap: Round 12 review
Calder Cannons 9.7 (61) Dandenong Stingrays 9.14 (68) Calder goals: T. Condon 2, T. Wallis, A. Barba, T. Young, J. Murphy, T. Gawthrop, J. Flower, D. Tarczon. Dandenong goals: J. Freeman 3, C. MacHaya, M. Poholke, J. Battle, D. Warke, J. Di Pasquale, L. McKay Calder best: T. Wallis, T. Condon, J. Flower, B. Laguda, A. Barba. Dandenong […]
2015 Draft Profile: Sam Weideman
Sam Weideman Eastern Ranges Height: 196 cm Weight: 91 kg Position: Key forward Strengths: Overhead marking, one on one contests, high ceiling, strength Weaknesses: High risk, struggles to make a consistent impact, poor set shot kick, average athlete Player comparison: Joe Daniher First year projection: Long-term prospect Kicking: Average Marking: Elite Endurance: Below average Speed: Average […]
Vic Country celebrate division one title
Photo courtesy of TAC Cup. Division one under 18 championships review: The NAB AFL Under 18 Championships were completed on Thursday. Here is a review from the carnival, that saw Vic Country take out the title for the first time since 2010. Vic Country Finished: First, six wins 24 points 166.5% MVP: Josh Schache Leading […]
Under 18 Championships: Round six wrap
Tasmania 11.7 (73) Northern Territory 9.6 (60) Tasmania goals: Lovell 3, Dodge 2, Webb 2, Franklin, Smith, Franks, McGuinness. Northern Territory goals: Rioli 2, Turner 2, Frank 2, Parfitt, Lawrence. Tasmania best: Lovell, Reynolds, Quinn, Franklin, Rainbird, Pearce Northern Territory best: Parfitt, Tilmouth-Turner, Rioli, Taban, Barry, Maroney, Jeffrey Tasmania won its second game of the tournament with a come […]
Pioneers’ Tardrew leads field in BFGN Rising Stars Medal
With seven rounds to go, the Bound For Glory News Rising Stars Medal leaderboard is starting to take shape. A total of 191 players have received votes in matches across the first 11 rounds, with three players above 20 votes and a further 29 players in double figure votes. Bendigo Pioneers have not had a […]
The 30 to Watch: Post-championships edition
Photo courtesy of TAC Cup 1. Joshua Schache – Vic Country (199 cm, 96 kg key forward) Schache has to be considered the number one pick by now – partly due to performance and partly due to position. If Schache is still considered a top three prospect come draft time, with Carlton, Brisbane and potentially Gold […]
2015 Player Profile: Dan Houston
Dan Houston Oakleigh Chargers Height: 187 cm Weight: 83 kg Position: Key forward/third tall/utility Strengths: Overhead marking, set shots, vision and crumbing Weaknesses: Undersized, flexibility, tackling and forward pressure. Player comparison: Mark LeCras First-year output: Long-term prospect Kicking: Average Marking: Excellent Endurance: Above average Speed: Average Statistics: Oakleigh Chargers (TAC Cup) – five games, 9.6 kicks, 5.2 handballs, 15 disposals, […]
The new bidding system: Implications for the 2015 draft
The system explained: With the new system that has been announced this year, there’s been some confusion from fans over the implications it will have on their academy and father/son talents. The first part of this article aims to explain the system in an easy to understand manner, while the second will look at cases […]
