Results we found for: Hawthorn
Tasmania weekly wrap: AFL CEO visits state, outlines future direction
THIS week in Tasmanian football has seen the AFL Chief Executive Officer (CEO) visit the Apple Isle to address the current state of Tasmanian football while a number of Tasmanian AFL players have been named for the first round of the AFL season. Meanwhile Tarryn Thomas will have a chance to play for North Melbourne’s […]
TAC Cup preview: Sandringham Dragons
SANDRINGHAM Dragons were only a kick away from winning back-to-back TAC Cup titles last year, and with plenty of top talent in 2018 – they will be looking to make it three consecutive Grand Final berths. The Dragons produced seven draftees last year, headlined by Andrew Brayshaw – who was drafted by Fremantle with the […]
Draft Gems: The best of the low 30s
IT HAS been a little more than 30 years since the then-VFL held its first national draft. While footy fans are well-versed in the feted number-one pick since Martin Leslie became the first back in the inaugural 1986 draft, the chances of picking an out and out champion the later the pick, are indeed lessened.Given […]
TAC Cup preview: Eastern Ranges
EASTERN Ranges may not have had the on-field success last year in terms of wins, but they were clearly the most successful off the field with a staggering 10 players drafted, in the form of Adam Cerra (pick five), Jaidyn Stephenson (six), Sam Hayes (47), Tyler Brown (50), Ryley Stoddart (53), Joel Garner (60), Tom […]
Tasmania weekly wrap: Blues overrun Hawks; TSL season launched
SPECTATORS saw Carlton claim an impressive win against Hawthorn in the JLT Community Series, while the TSL season was officially launched amid calls for a public figure in Tasmanian football this week. Attacking Blues outgun Hawks at UTAS Stadium In the state’s second and final JLT Community Series Game, Carlton produced a stirring second-half comeback […]
TAC Cup preview: Geelong Falcons
AFTER a drought-breaking premiership last season the Geelong Falcons will have no intention of slowing down, putting together another impressive list on paper, with top-end talent and strong depth throughout the list. The Falcons had five players drafted in 2017, as Matthew Ling and Tom McCartin headed to Sydney, James Worpel landed at Hawthorn, Gryan […]
Tasmania weekly wrap: AFL boss confirms Tassie trip; Hawks, Blues to clash
IT HAS been a big week in Tasmanian football, as another JLT Community Series fixture hit the state, AFL Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Gillon McLaughlin finally confirmed his trip to Tasmania, and a new sponsor jumped on board for the Tasmanian State League (TSL). AFL CEO Confirms Tassie Trip: Weeks after AFL Tasmania received confirmation […]
South Australia weekly wrap: Lukosius and Rankine to be unleashed in League trials
THIS week has seen preparation for the 2018 season ramp up at both the AFL and SANFL levels, with a bunch of South Australian talent on show. 2018 draft hopefuls will be looking to make an early statement on their season in trial games, while the AFL boys will be playing for bragging rights in […]
City of Casey – A mecca for female footy pathways
IN March, a new revolution in female football is hitting the City of Casey. Young footballers will get the opportunity to realise their football dreams through Melbourne Football Club’s new female pathway. The Melbourne Football Club (MFC) Academy will run in partnership with the South East Juniors Football League. It will be a development squad […]
All-Time Best 22: Bendigo Pioneers
IN a new feature series throughout the year, AFL Draft Central’s Brandon Hutchinson will look at a possible best 22 from each TAC Cup club. Starting with the Bendigo Pioneers and working through each of the 12 clubs, the series is likely to cause plenty of debate as to who should or should not make […]
