Results we found for: Eastern Ranges
2013 Morrish Medal wrap
As the 2013 TAC Cup finals series heats up, the players had a chance to take their mind off the game for a night as the prestigious Morrish Medal award ceremony took place at Etihad Stadium on Sunday night. Remarkably, there was a four-way tie for first place, with hot tip Lewis Taylor surprisingly not […]
TAC Cup: Week 2 finals reviews
EASTERN RANGES TOO POTENT FOR NORTHERN KNIGHTS Eastern Ranges bounced back from a disappointing loss to the Dandenong Stingrays by defeating the Northern Knights last Sunday. If the solid crowd at Visy Park forgot how good Darren Bewick’s side could be, they were given a swift reminder with a fast flowing game that saw plenty […]
TAC Cup review: Finals week one
Dandenong Stingrays 14.5 (89) Eastern Ranges 8.8 (56) Stingrays goals: Egan (3), Rennie (2), Pickess (2), McCartney (2), Jones, Bastinac, Lonie, Gardiner, Mullane Eastern Ranges goals: Apeness (2), Keedle (2), Hannon, Roth, McStay, Petracca Stingrays best: Jones, Pickess, Harmes, McCartney, Foote, Basinac Eastern Ranges best: Cavarra, Apeness, Nielson, Petracca, McStay, O’Sullivan Just six days after […]
TAC Cup Finals Week 1: Geelong Falcons vs. Calder Cannons preview
Qualifying Final 1: GEELONG FALCONS vs. CALDER CANNONS Saturday August 31st Visy Park 2:00 pm GEELONG: Position: 1st Win-loss ratio: 14-3 For: 1426 (3rd) Against: 948 (1st) Percentage: 150.42 Points: 56 TEAM SELECTION: FB: Darcy Gardiner – Jye Cross – Samuel Russell HB: Alex Hickey – Fraser Fort – Jacob Sharp C: Nic Bourke – […]
2013 Draft Profile: Nick Holman
Nick Holman (Murray Bushrangers) Height: 186 cm Weight: 79 kg Position: Midfielder Player comparison: Jarryd Blair Strengths: Speed, tackling, inside game Weaknesses: Consistency Nick Holman is an uncomprimising inside midfielder who has been impressive as captain of the Murray Bushrangers. While he doesn’t have the skills of teammate Jarman Impey, he complements the likes of […]
TAC Cup: Round 17 review
The TAC Cup has now concluded with only the finals series to come. The North Ballarat Rebels, Bendigo Pioneers, Oakleigh Chargers and Sandringham Dragons all wrapped up their seasons with the eight other teams still alive for 2013. For the Western Jets, Northern Knights, Gippsland Power and Murray Bushrangers, they can’t afford to lose another […]
2013 TAC Cup team of the year
TAC Cup AA Discussion Listen to the discussion on the team with Peter Williams and Jourdan Canil on SYN FM’s ”The Sports Desk’. Rising Stars writer Jourdan Canil, who wrote his phantom draft earlier in the year, has devised a team of the best TAC Cup players for 2013. Much like the All-Australian team there are […]
2013 Draft Profile: Meyrick Buchanan
Meyrick Buchanan (Geelong Falcons) Height: 177 cm Weight: 77 kg Position: Forward Player comparison: Trent Cotchin Strengths: Agility, footy smarts, decision making Weaknesses: Limited football action Meyrick Buchanan is by far the most interesting prospect in this draft along with Dayle Garlett. The reason? Both have question marks over their football but the difference is […]
TAC Cup: Ultimate round 17 preview
After 16 rounds of enthralling football it has all come down to the last week with finals berths up for grabs for two teams and a double chance at stake for four others. The Geelong Falcons and Eastern Ranges are assured of a double chance while Oakleigh, Bendigo and North Ballarat are unable to make […]
2013 Draft Profile: Hugh Beasley
Hugh Beasley (Oakleigh Chargers) Height: 191 cm Weight: 88 kg Position: Defender Player Comparison: Tayte Pears Strengths: Ability to read the play, intercept marking, spoiling Weaknesses: Disposal efficiency Another player who’s season has been marred by injury, Hugh Beasley will be hoping that his early season form and current potential is enough for him to […]
