Results we found for: Port Melbourne
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 […]
TAC Cup wrap: Round eight review
North Ballarat Rebels 11.11 (77) Gippsland Power 9.10 (64) North Ballarat goals: D. Rioli 3, E. Frank 2, J. Hopper 2, D. Tucker 2, M. Johnston, J. Cowan. Gippsland goals: T. Papley 4, H. McKay 2, B. Olsson, T. Marsh, C. Ambler. North Ballarat best: J. Hopper, Y. Eades, T. Taurau, J. Webster, J. Berry, B. Simpson Gippsland […]
Overage stars continue to impress for Bushrangers
When Jordan Foote of UNSW-Easts was selected by the Sydney Swans with pick 76 of the 2014 AFL rookie draft, hundreds of teenagers across the country were left disappointed and wondering what their next move would be. They had missed out on being picked up by an AFL club and their dream career had been […]
In the Spotlight: Draft bolters and sliders
As we converge on the national draft in less than two weeks, In the Spotlight takes a look at the draftees whose names are set to be called out on November 27th. In our first edition, we take a look at the bolters and sliders – those who have either shot up the draft order […]
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 […]
2014 Draft Profile: Nakia Cockatoo
Nakia Cockatoo (Southern Districts/NT Thunder) Height: 188 cm Weight: 84 kg Position: Utility Strengths: Acceleration, athleticism, damage Areas of improvement: Consistency Player comparison: Patrick Dangerfield The best prospect to come out of the Northern Territory this year, Nakia Cockatoo is an interesting utility who’s had his season destroyed by injuries. Missing the championships, Cockatoo hasn’t had much opportunity to prove […]
TAC Cup finals preview: North Ballarat Rebels
North Ballarat might not have been in premiership contention earlier in the season after losing their opening four games of the year. The mental toughness and resilience of this football club from top to bottom since could not have been bigger with the Rebels finishing top four ahead of the finals series. Geelong, Bendigo, Murray […]
TAC Cup finals preview: Sandringham Dragons
For a club that rivals only the Calder Cannons in terms of top-line quality on its list, the Sandringham Dragons have had somewhat of a mixed bag this season, owing to the huge numbers that missed a bulk of the year due to school football. Sandringham flew out of the blocks early, winning five out […]
BFGN Rising Stars Phantom Draft – LIVE from 8pm
The Bound For Glory News Rising Stars team is bringing an extra element to the site’s mid-year phantom draft – we’re tweeting it live to you! Tonight starting at 8pm, we’ll be bringing you the live draft coverage, totalling four rounds, including father-son picks and academy selections which have been bidded on. The pre-draft information […]
