Life of a footballer: Red hot pressure
Life of a footballer: by Jamieson Sheahan Life of a footballer is a personal insight by Bendigo Pioneers football operations manager and midfielder Jamieson Sheahan. Jamieson has kindly allowed us to have a unique piece that looks at the inside workings of a TAC Cup club so everyone can get an understanding of what these […]
Weekend That Was – Round 3
ROUND 3 started off with a shock result, as Oakleigh Chargers knocked off the previously unbeaten Eastern Ranges in a grand final rematch. Despite going in as favourites, Eastern went down by 16 points after leading by a point at half-time. Oakleigh’s Lachlan Walker continued his fantastic early season form with 31 disposals, three marks, […]
2015 Draft Profile: Jack Silvagni
Jack Silvagni (Oakleigh Chargers) Height: 191cm Weight: 83kg Position: Utility Player comparison: Jack Gunston Strengths: Versatility, goal kicking technique, defensive positioning, overhead marking Weaknesses: Lack of height to be key position, raw, yet to develop physically First year impact: Long term prospect Kicking: Average Marking: Above average Endurance: Average Speed: Average Jack Silvagni will be […]
2015 Draft Profile: Ben Crocker
Ben Crocker (Oakleigh Chargers) Height: 185 cm Weight: 84 kg Position: Medium forward Player comparison: Tom Bell Strengths: Contested marking, goal kicking, leadership Weaknesses: Endurance, questions over midfield development First year impact: Low Contested marking is a trait admired in players and put at a premium for anyone below 190 centimetres. Oakleigh’s Ben Crocker is […]
TAC Cup Grand Final in pictures
Oakleigh Chargers won their third premiership in four years and fourth premiership overall on the weekend, defeating the Eastern Ranges by 12 points. Kade Answerth was best on ground, while a number of players provided highlights throughout the day. Bound For Glory News Rising Stars photographer Ashleigh Wong was boundary side, catching all the action.
Oakleigh charges home to win back-to-back flags
Photo courtesy of Ashleigh Wong of Bound For Glory News Eastern Ranges 9.7 (61) Oakleigh Chargers 10.13 (73) Eastern goals: J.Stephenson 3, B.Hardwick 3, C.Brown, R.Clarke, A.Cotte. Oakleigh goals: T.Phillips 2, H.Thompson 2, P.Phillips 2, P.Kerr , L.Walker, B.Crocker, A.Morgan. Eastern best: A.Cotte, D.Crocker, J.Stephenson, R.Clarke, A.Brolic, B.Hardwick Oakleigh best: K.Answerth, P.Phillips, T.Phillips, D.Cunningham, L.Sullivan, […]
TAC Cup week three finals preview: North Ballarat Rebels vs. Oakleigh Chargers
In the second match of preliminary final weekend, North Ballarat Rebels take on Oakleigh Chargers at Ikon Park. The North Ballarat Rebels earned a week off after defeating the Geelong Falcons by two goals in the qualifying final a fortnight ago, while the Oakleigh Chargers won through in a narrow six-point upset win over the […]
Oakleigh steal victory from the jaws of defeat
Oakleigh Chargers 9.10 (64) Geelong Falcons 9.9 (63) Oakleigh goals: T. McLean 2, L. Kinsella, L. Waddell, B. Crocker, K. Answerth, A. Urban, J. Mahon, T. Phillips. Geelong goals: A. Christensen 4, P. McCartin 2, B. Remmos, J. Maishman, N. Dixon. Oakleigh best: K. Answerth, D. McKenzie, M. Pittonet, H. Beasley, T. Phillips, L. Kinsella Geelong best: T. […]
TAC Cup review: Round two
Northern Knights 18.8 (116) defeated Calder Cannons 15.12 (102) Northern goals: K. Langford 5, R. McKenzie 3, L. Hunt 3, K. Malone 2, M. Perry 2, J. Castagna, S. Peet, J. Perry Calder goals: P. Wright 5, A. Christensen 2, J. Cauchi 2, T. Miller 2, J. Foster, L. Cavanagh, X. Dimasi, Z. Wunhym Northern […]
AFL Bloodlines: Moore unfazed by expectations
Photo: Michael Klein A deep, distinctive bellowing voice echoed through the stands as the Oakleigh Chargers ran out at Visy Park on a muggy, overcast Sunday morning for the first game of the TAC Cup season. The deep war cry of “c’mon boys, here we go!” forced onlookers to immediately turn to discover a towering […]
