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AFL Draft Central July Twitter Phantom Draft recap
Recap the AFL Draft Central live Twitter Draft from Wednesday 20th July: PHANTOM DRAFT | AFL Draft Central writers go head-to-head tonight in the mid-season Phantom Draft starting at 7.30pm. For all the action follow us on Twitter @afldraftcentral. The head recruiters for the night are as follows: @PatGheller140: ESS, NM, WCE @Uncle_Barrels: BL, STK, […]
The year that was 2015
VIC Country might have won the battle, but Vic Metro teams won the war. In a year where the top four teams comprised of those from regional Victoria, the penultimate match would still be decided between two metropolitan teams. The Oakleigh Chargers emerged victorious over the Eastern Ranges by 12 points in an entertaining contest. […]
2015 Draft Profile: Charlie Curnow
Charlie Curnow (Geelong Falcons) Height: 191 cm Weight: 95 kg Position: Medium forward/inside midfielder Player comparison: Jake Stringer Strengths: Contested marking, endurance, game-breaking ability Weaknesses: Football smarts, positioning, consistency First year impact: Short-medium term prospect Kicking: Average Marking: Above average Speed: Below average Endurance: Above average Charlie Curnow is one of those players that everyone has […]
2014 Draft Profile: Jack Hiscox
Jack Hiscox Position: Midfielder Height: 184 cm, Weight: 74 kg, DOB: 23/03/1996 Club: Sydney University Plays like: Isaac Smith An athlete with a rare combination of speed and endurance, Jack Hiscox is a champion 800 metre runner: however, he’s turned his hand to football where his few seasons within the Academy system have seen him […]
Luke McAlister’s November Phantom Draft
Pick 1 – St. Kilda: Christian Petracca (Vic Metro, Balanced midfielder/General forward) 186 cm, 92 kg, 4/1/96 Range: Top 5 Comparison: Dustin Martin Going into 2014 there were question marks over Petracca and he’s answered them emphatically, doing everything he possibly could have to prove that he will be a high level AFL midfielder. He […]
Luke McAlister’s Phantom Draft
Pick 1 – St Kilda: Christian Petracca (Vic Metro, balanced midfielder/general forward) 186 cm, 92 kg, 4/1/96 Range: Top 5 Comparison: Dustin Martin Going into 2014 there were question marks over Petracca and he’s answered them emphatically, doing everything he possibly could have to prove that he will be a high level AFL midfielder. He […]
Allies vs. NAB AFL Academy: Game notes
The Allies came home with the win over the AFL Australia side, 11.7 (73) to 4.10 (34). Despite the lopsided score, there were plenty of names from both teams who provided wonderful highlights. The Allies were comprised of draft eligible players from division two sides, whilst the AFL Australia team was made up of NAB […]
2014 Draft Profile: Jack Steele
Jack Steele (Belconnen) Height: 186 cm Weight: 82 kg Position: Midfielder/forward Strengths: Accumulation, work below the knees, decision making Areas of improvement: Straight line speed, body strength Player comparison: Robbie Gray (pre-2014) Jack Steele is an overaged mid/forward tied to Greater Western Sydney via the academy system. Having missed seven months in 2013 with a knee injury, he was overlooked […]
AFL Bloodlines: Each club dissected
Ever wondered how the stars of yesteryear’s offspring are travelling? AFL Bloodlines dissects the TAC Cup players whose connections stem to both current and former AFL players, whether they are sons, nephews, brothers, cousins or uncles of past or present AFL players, coaches or board members. Geelong Falcons Most notably, Hugh Goddard, the cousin of […]
2013 Draft Profile: Dallas Willsmore
Dallas Willsmore (North Ballarat Rebels) Height: 190 cm Weight: 81 kg Position: Forward Player comparison: Jeremy Howe Strengths: Overhead marking, agility, flexibility Weaknesses: Goal kicking Dallas Willsmore is an undersized key forward who has massive potential at AFL level thanks to his ability to pick the right leads and mark overhead. He may not be […]
