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 […]
2015 Draft Profile: Jade Gresham
Jade Gresham Northern Knights Height: 177 cm Weight: 74 kg Strengths: Intelligence, leadership, accumulator, endurance Weaknesses: Speed, hurt factor Player comparison: Dion Prestia First year impact: Near future prospect (may play between 5-10 games in year one) Kicking: Average Marking: Average Endurance: Above average Speed: Average Statistics: Northern Knights averages (TAC Cup) – seven games, 23 kicks, 10 handballs, 33 disposals, 71 per cent efficiency, 7.3 marks, […]
Under 18 National Championships: Round five wrap
Photo courtesy of AFL Victoria. Vic Country 4.2 5.3 10.5 11.6 72 South Australia 1.0 5.2 5.5 9.7 61 VC Goals: Schache 6, Ainsworth 3, Simpkin, McKay VC Best: Schache, Weitering, Nyuon, Mathieson, Ainsworth, McKay SA Goals: Allen […]
2015 Draft Profile: Harley Balic
Harley Balic Sandringham Dragons Height: 186 cm Weight: 80 kg Position: Forward/midfielder Strengths: Overhead marking, spacial awareness, vision, high ceiling Weaknesses: Consistency, goal kicking accuracy Player comparison: Jack Macrae First year projection: Long-term prospect Kicking: Above-average Marking: Sub-elite Endurance: Elite Speed: Average Statistics: Sandringham Dragons (TAC Cup): five games, 11.6 kicks, 11.6 handballs, 23.2 disposals, 66 per cent disposal efficiency, 4.6 […]
TAC Cup wrap: Round 10 review
Geelong Falcons 10.11 (71) Tasmania 10.11 (71) Geelong goals: Z. Zdybel 3, B. Blair 2, B. Remmos 2, D. Schilder , K. Higgins , H. Kershaw Tasmania goals: M. Rainbird 3, K. Lovell 2, M. Hibberd , J. Crossin , C. Brown , N. Dodge , L. Smith Geelong best: Z. Zdybel, H. Kol, L. […]
