Classic Contests: Clarke powers inaccurate Jets to thunderous win over NT
IF you are missing footy like we are, then let us somewhat salvage that with a look back in a new series of Classic Contests. In today’s contest we look at one of the would-have-been Round 4 clashes in the NAB League this year between the Western Jets and Northern Territory Thunder Academy. In this […]
NAB League Boys Round 8 preview: Super Saturday to shape NAB League ladder
NAB LEAGUE teams are preparing for a huge day of action, with five of Round 8’s six games set to be played on Saturday. Despite only one top eight clash taking place, the remaining fixtures pose as a chance for the top sides to stamp their authority. NORTHERN KNIGHTS vs. OAKLEIGH CHARGERS Saturday May 18, […]
Scouting notes: NAB League Boys – Round 4
WITH the Country sides afforded a bye and Victorian trials played this weekend, the remaining Metropolitan NAB League sides faced an uphill battle against interstate rivals with depleted lineups. Still, there was a good amount of talent on show, so here are our opinion-based notes on players identified by talent managers as ones to watch, […]
Weekend Wash-up: TAC Cup – Wildcard Round
WILDCARD Round is done and won, and four sides are out of the premiership race. While Geelong Falcons, Greater Western Victoria (GWV) Rebels, Murray Bushrangers and Western Jets advance to the finals, Calder Cannons, Northern Knights, Eastern Ranges and Bendigo Pioneers seasons are over. Calder Cannons 8.7 (55) defeated by Geelong Falcons 8.8 (56) […]
Team Selection: TAC Cup – Wild Card Round
THE finals are all but upon us and with most sides fielding arguably their best line-ups for the year in this week’s inaugural Wildcard Round, we should be set for some absolute belters. CALDER CANNONS v. GEELONG FALCONS Wild Card Round – Saturday, September 1, 11:30am MARS Stadium, Ballarat Calder take on the Falcons in […]
U16s and Futures Scouting Notes
PUNT Road Oval played host to two games on Saturday afternoon, with both Victorian Under 16 teams having a final hit out in the lead up to the NAB AFL Under 16 Championships which begin in a fortnight. The Vic Country Under 16 team took on the ‘Diversity All Stars’, with players made up from […]