Classic Contests: Stingrays hold on in talent-filled clash with Bushrangers
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 Dandenong Stingrays and Murray Bushrangers. In this edition, we […]
Multicultural talent on the horizon for AFL clubs
Many AFL clubs have conflicting views on where best to source overseas talent to add as Category B Rookies. Some say to look in the US and find tall ruckman in the mould of Mason Cox and Jason Holmes. Others say look towards Africa after a promising batch of sudanese players have come through our system […]
Week 2 finals preview
WITH the first week of finals done and dusted, there is no turning back for any side now, with every match a do-or-die clash. Last weekend we farewelled the Calder Cannons and Eastern Ranges as Sandringham Dragons and Oakleigh Chargers advanced to the semi-finals. In the qualifying finals, Murray Bushrangers and Geelong Falcons advanced through […]
Finals preview: Sunday’s games
Sandringham Dragons vs. Eastern Ranges Of all the matches this weekend, the clash I am most looking forward to is the Sandringham/Eastern match. The reason for this is because I believe both sides have what it takes to win the flag, but only one of them will survive the first week of finals. Sandringham is one […]
Weekend That Was – Round 16
NAILBITERS, fast starts and big individual performances featured in round 16 of the TAC Cup. In the first game of the round, Oakleigh Chargers pulled off a stunning upset over Sandringham Dragons. The Chargers booted the first eight goals, eventually running out winners by 55-points. The loss sees the Dragons slip outside the top four, with […]
Draft dream not over for state combine nominees
Following from last Monday’s announcement of the 80 players invited to the National Combine, 100 players from around the country have been nominated by clubs to attend the State Combine. 80 PLAYERS INVITED TO THE 2016 AFL DRAFT COMBINE Each state will run individual tests, with clubs sent the data to analyse before November’s draft. […]
Weekend That Was – Round 9
WET, COLD and MUDDY were three words that summed up Round 9 of the TAC Cup. With the weather struggling to hit the teens and constant rain, it made it the first weekend where no team hit 100 points. In the opening game of the ground, an undermanned Sandringham Dragons accounted for the Eastern Ranges […]
