St Bernard’s claim back-to-back Herald Sun Shields
A FIVE-goal first term to St Bernard’s has seen the school claim their second consecutive Herald Sun Shield against a persistent St Patrick’s outfit on Saturday afternoon at the MCG, winning 10.10 (70) to 5.9 (39). In a rematch of last year’s Shield Grand Final, St Bernard’s lead from the first bounce and did not […]
Team Selection: TAC Cup – Round 15
THE final countdown is on as the TAC Cup enters its penultimate round of the season in 2018. With school football over the likes of Oakleigh Chargers and Sandringham Dragons can return to full strength, while Greater Western Victoria (GWV) Rebels and Calder Cannons are affected by the Herald Sun Shield Senior Boys Grand Final […]
Fantastic Five: Memorable moments from the weekend
TALENTED teenagers, thrilling wins and unforgettable moments were the highlights from the weekend in a fantastic round of football. Next year’s draft crop shines While most of the AFL Academy Level One members sat out the games at Ikon Park on Sunday, spectators got a glimpse into the talent of the 2019 National Draft crop […]
The run home: Calder Cannons
IF there was a sleeping giant in the pack of the potential finalists, it is the Calder Cannons. A side which has benefited from a number of top-agers missing during the AFL National Under 18 Championships, it is now ready to make a serious play at the pointy end of the season. They will likely […]
Scouting notes: Vic Metro vs. NSW/ACT
IN the second game at Ikon Park yesterday, Vic Metro defeated NSW/ACT in the Under 17s Futures game. We took a look at all the players from both sides. Vic Metro: By: Michael Alvaro & Ed Pascoe #2 Mitch Mellis It was the kind of performance that TAC Cup followers have come to expect from […]
Vic Country, Metro defeat Queensland and NSW/ACT in close contests
VIC Country and Vic Metro have come away with wins against Queensland and New South Wales/Australian Capital Territory (NSW/ACT) in a double header of Under 17 Futures action at Ikon Park yesterday. Both games ended up being close contests, with Country narrowly winning by 10 points, and Metro booting the last two goals of the […]
Future talent to clash at Ikon
NEXT year’s top talents will go head-to-head in a couple of Under-17 Futures matches at Ikon Park on Sunday, with both Victorian teams welcoming Queensland and New South Wales/Australian Capital Territory (NSW/ACT) in a big double header. In the first game, Vic Country takes on Queensland, before Vic Metro hosts NSW/ACT. VIC COUNTRY V. QUEENSLANDSunday, […]
Team of the Week: TAC Cup – Round 14
CALDER Cannons’ important win over Murray Bushrangers has seen the Cannons rewarded in the AFL Draft Central TAC Cup Team of the Week, with three players making the side, the only team to have that many for Round 14. Their opponents the Bushrangers, the five other Round 14 winners, and Round 14 losers Northern Knights […]
Weekend wash-up: TAC Cup – Round 14
IN the last school football affected round of TAC Cup action, some top sides managed to overcome challenges from their opponents to get the four points, while others combated the challenges of high winds. Sandringham Dragons 9.12 (66) defeated Eastern Ranges 8.8 (56) By: Scott Dougan On a cold, blustery day in Box Hill, the […]
Weekend wash-up: TAC Cup – Round 13
IN an action packed round of TAC Cup football, the top few sides had important wins to extend their lead on the competition, while others gained some much needed points. Eastern Ranges 5.8 (38) def. by Greater Western Victoria (GWV) Rebels 13.13 (91) GWV Rebels claimed their fourth win of the season, with a comprehensive […]
