Season preview: SANFL 2019
AFTER a successful off-season that saw many South Australian National Football League (SANFL) players reach the highest level, the 10 clubs again begin the journey towards the 2019 premiership. Our South Australian writers take a look at how each side is shaping up in the pre-season. Adelaide: By: Damon Mattiazzo The Adelaide Crows SANFL team […]
AFL Draft review: St Kilda
ST KILDA targeted ready-made players at the 2018 AFL National and Rookie drafts, bringing in an elite tall, followed by players who can slot straight into the best 22 from round one if needed. Around the ground they picked up two general forwards, two defenders and an inside midfielder to go with a key position […]
2018 Rookie Draft Selections
WITH the 2018 Rookie Draft done and dusted here is a list of each club and the new rookies recruited. FIRST ROUND: Pick 1: Carlton- Hugh Goddard Pick 2: Gold Coast- Michael Rischitelli Pick 3: St Kilda- Callum Wilkie Pick 4: Brisbane- Ryan Bastinac Pick 5: Fremantle- Ethan Hughes Pick 6: Western Bulldogs- Lachie Young […]
AFL Draft preview: Geelong
AFTER a disappointing campaign that saw the Cats sneak just inside the top eight, fans were keen to see what their side could do come trade period and now, draft time. Having targeted elite midfield talent in the past, they look set to continue down that path with their first pick, while bids for their […]
Draft dream not over for 2018 state combine nominees
MORE than one hundred draft hopefuls will test themselves under the watchful eye of AFL club recruiters at the various State Combine’s around the country. After the list of National Combine invitations was released last week – indicating those players with the most draft interest – last night the full list of State Combine, and […]