NAB League Boys 2019 Throwback: Round 12 – Chargers gain on top three
ONLY one side managed to score more than eight goals in Round 12 of the 2019 NAB League season, with Oakleigh Chargers among the big winners having knocked off Sandringham en route to equal third. Ladder leader, Eastern remained a game clear with a win in its split fixture against Tasmania two weeks earlier, while […]
Classic Contests: Cannons fire late to survive Devils scare
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 8 clashes in the NAB League this year between the Calder Cannons and Tasmania Devils. In this edition, we […]
Classic Contests: Downie kicks after-the-siren winner for Ranges
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 2 clashes in the NAB League this year between Eastern Ranges and Calder Cannons. In this edition, we wind […]
NAB League Boys team review: Calder Cannons
AS the NAB League season finals approach, we take a look at the sides that are no longer in contention for the title, checking out their draft prospects, Best and Fairest (BnF) chances, 2020 Draft Crop and a final word on their season. The next side we look at is the Calder Cannons. Position: 5th […]
Scouting Notes: NAB League Boys – Wildcard Round
THERE were no surprises this time in the NAB League Boys Wildcard Round, with every higher-ranked side progressing through to the finals. Despite final results, scores were close for a least a term in each game with the top-end talent from each side shining through in the end. We take a look at the outstanding […]
Cannons fire in final quarter escape over Devils
CALDER Cannons have executed the great escape with a heart-stopping six-point win over Tasmania Devils at RAMS Arena today. The Cannons managed to get in front when it counted, booting three goals to one in the final term to break away and secure the 9.9 (63) to 7.15 (57) win, as the Devils would rue […]
NAB League Boys Round 14 wash-up: Chargers bridge gap to the top
THE NAB League Boys top four has again seen change after Round 14’s action, with Oakleigh toppling Eastern to bridge the gap to first place. Meanwhile, Sandringham snapped its losing streak to slot back into fourth, and Calder again won to sit percentage out of the Dragons’ spot. GIPPSLAND POWER 2.1 | 7.3 | 8.7 […]
Scouting notes: NAB League Boys – Round 13
IN Round 13 of the NAB League Boys competition there were plenty of individual standouts as Vic Metro players made their way back into their respective squads. Our writers took a look at a number of Victorian and Allies-based squad members, as well as some impressive bottom-agers. All notes are opinion-based of the individual writers. […]
NAB League Boys Round 13 wash-up: Cannons and Chargers go big
A TRULY mixed bag of results in Round 13 of the NAB League Boys competition saw a couple of close contests and a couple of blowouts, with returning representative stars once again stamping their mark. While ladder-leaders Eastern still sit pretty at the top, Western put a dent in Sandringham’s top four hopes with an […]
NAB League Boys Round 13 preview: Representative guns return to action
WITH the national carnival come and gone, top-end NAB League regulars are starting to filter back into action, starting with Round 13. Sandringham’s inclusions will put the Dragons in good stead for a top four clash against Western, while Oakleigh and Northern also look well replenished coming into their respective fixtures. WESTERN JETS vs. SANDRINGHAM […]
