Weekend That Was – Round 12
BIG wins, devastating losses and a couple of upsets, Round 12 of the TAC Cup had it all. In the opening match of the round, Dandenong Stingrays reminded the competition of its premiership credentials with a thumping 73-point win over Eastern Ranges. After a close first term, the Stingrays restricted the Ranges to two goals […]
Make or break round for TAC Cup
ROUND 12 in the TAC Cup provides a number of must-win clashes that could make or break seasons. In the first game of the round, Eastern Ranges host the Dandenong Stingrays in what could have ramifications for both sides. For the Ranges, a loss could see them sensationally drop out of the top eight after […]
Weekend That Was – Round 11
IT was a weekend of upsets in the TAC Cup as Gippsland Power and Northern Knights both claimed victories, while the Calder Cannons and Sandringham Dragons collected wins away from home. In the opening match of the round, Gippsland Power were neck-and-neck with the Western Jets at the main break, just three points in front. […]
Weekend That Was – Round 10
LAST weekend was a challenging one for TAC Cup clubs as they relied on the next tier of players to stand up with many omissions due to Under 18s Championships. On a wild and windy day, Geelong Falcons reasserted themselves against a reborn North Ballarat Rebels. The Falcons were top-of-the-table taking on a Rebels side […]
Weekend That Was – Round 8
A NEW ladder leader, a maiden win a big upset were among the highlights of Round 8 in the TAC Cup. In the opening game of the round, Western Jets survived an almighty scare by Calder Cannons, having controlled the match for the first three quarters. After booting three goals to one in the first […]
Dragons roar into early season form – Stats Central
As many people know, stats lie. Or do they? There are examples of teams that are statistically superior, but cannot seem to take home the four points. There are other examples of teams that seem to be beaten in nearly every statistic, but somehow crawl over the line and claim victory. At stats central, we […]
Stats Central – Dandenong sting opponents in first round
STATISTICS can often be said to “lie” or not reveal the true reflection of a match. In Round 1 of the TAC Cup, this can certainly be the case of the Oakleigh Chargers vs Western Jets. In that clash, the Jets came from behind to overrun the Chargers and totally dominate the last quarter, spurring […]
Weekend That Was – Round 1
OAKLEIGH Chargers’ hat-trick hopes were thrown an opening round curveball when last year’s easy-beats the Western Jets showed they had what it took to topple the two-time reigning premiers. WIth a reinvigorated forward set-up and a rapid-fast, risktaking approach, the Jets entertained the fans who braved overcast conditions to attend the first round match at […]
2015 Draft Profile: Will Sexton
Will Sexton (Geelong Falcons) Height: 175 cm Weight: 76 kg Position: Small defender/midfielder Player comparison: Rory Laird Strengths: Speed, reading of the play, offensive drive Weaknesses: Defensive marking, awareness First year impact: Medium-to-long term prospect Kicking: Average Marking: Average Speed: Above average Endurance: Average Will Sexton is one of those prospects that will divide draft watchers. […]
2015 Draft Profile: Charlie Curnow
Charlie Curnow (Geelong Falcons) Height: 191 cm Weight: 95 kg Position: Medium forward/inside midfielder Player comparison: Jake Stringer Strengths: Contested marking, endurance, game-breaking ability Weaknesses: Football smarts, positioning, consistency First year impact: Short-medium term prospect Kicking: Average Marking: Above average Speed: Below average Endurance: Above average Charlie Curnow is one of those players that everyone has […]
