2016 Division Two championships preview
The Division Two Under 18 Championships kick off tonight in the Northern Territory. In a different format to the previous editions, the three rounds of the championships will be run in May before a ‘best of’ Allies team will feature the best performing players against the Division One sides through June. The disparity between NSW/ACT and Queensland […]
Who will the Giants draft?
The Giants are really well placed coming into the draft, as at least six of their academy players look like they could make the leap onto the big stage. The Giants do have a few list spots, but the issue is whether or not they will have the points to match all the bids. Pick […]
The new bidding system: Implications for the 2015 draft
The system explained: With the new system that has been announced this year, there’s been some confusion from fans over the implications it will have on their academy and father/son talents. The first part of this article aims to explain the system in an easy to understand manner, while the second will look at cases […]
2014 Draft Profile: Jack Steele
Jack Steele (Belconnen) Height: 186 cm Weight: 82 kg Position: Midfielder/forward Strengths: Accumulation, work below the knees, decision making Areas of improvement: Straight line speed, body strength Player comparison: Robbie Gray (pre-2014) Jack Steele is an overaged mid/forward tied to Greater Western Sydney via the academy system. Having missed seven months in 2013 with a knee injury, he was overlooked […]
2014 Draft Profile: Jeremy Finlayson
Jeremy Finlayson (Hills Eagles) Height: 195 cm Weight: 84 kg Position: Key position utility Strengths: Versatility, work rate, football smarts Areas of improvement: Field and goal kicking, contested marking Player comparison: Jack Watts (less skilled but works harder) Jeremy Finlayson is possibly the most unappreciated player in this draft crop. A versatile key position player, […]
2013 Draft Profile: Nic Bourke
Nic Bourke (Geelong Falcons) Height: 187 cm Weight: 76 kg Position: Midfielder/Defender Player comparison: Garrick Ibbotson Strengths: Positioning, Marking, Playmaking Weaknesses: Hurt factor Nic Bourke is another versatile star from the Geelong Falcons side this year and despite some injury setbacks, has bounced back in recent weeks to put his hand up to become a […]
2013 Draft Profile: Isaiah Miller
Isaiah Miller (Bendigo Pioneers) Height: 187 cm Weight: 82 kg Position: Defender Player Comparison: Grant Birchall Strengths: Skills, reading of the play, positioning Weaknesses: Decision making under pressure, speed Isaiah Miller is one of those players you want with the ball in their hands. He uses is so well, is polished and can hit up […]
2013 Draft Profile: Darcy Gardiner
Darcy Gardiner (Geelong Falcons) Height: 192 cm Weight: 84 kg Position: Key Position Utility Player comparison: Jake Carlisle Strengths: Spoiling, Speed, Versatility Weaknesses: Undersized for KPP Darcy Gardiner is like the unique joker in a pack of cards. He has so many traits which make him highly pursued but how does one rank him in […]
2013 Draft Profile: Matt Scharenberg
Matt Scharenberg (Glenelg) Height: 190 cm Weight: 89 kg Position: Utility Player comparison: Brendon Goddard/Ben Reid Strengths: Decision making, overhead marking, positioning, versatility Weaknesses: Unknown in terms of tagging, not elite in any one category Matt Scharenberg is one of the most interesting prospects in a number of years. If players were selected by ability […]
2013 Draft Profile: Sam Heavyside
Sam Heavyside (Bendigo Pioneers) Height: 177 cm Weight: 72 kgs Player Comparison: Josh P. Kennedy (Sydney) Strengths: Overhead marking, stoppages, one on one contests, pressure Weaknesses: Efficiency, injuries Sam Heavyside is just the type of player a club like Bendigo needs in its current situation. Sitting 11th on the ladder with just three wins and […]
