Relaxed Reed revels in Rebels role
PLAYING his role for the team and seeing where it takes him is all Greater Western Victoria Rebels’ onballer Trent Reed is concerned about this season. While others might be weighed down by the pressure of playing in the TAC Cup and juggling football with studies, Reed is happy to just focus on performing week […]
Matt Balmer’s 2016 Final AFL Draft Power Rankings Part 2
EVERY month since May, Matt Balmer has ranked his players from the 2016 AFL Draft pool. With less than two weeks until the November 25 National AFL Draft, he counts down the players ranked 50-1. You can find the players Matt has ranked 50-26 here Well what a year it has been. Looking back at May’s rankings, it’s […]
2016 AFL Draft order
After a hectic AFL Trade period, with players and picks exchanging between clubs, the dust has settled and the 2016 draft order has been confirmed. Essendon have the corveted Pick 1, with Vic Metro’s Andrew McGrath and Vic Country’s Hugh McCluggage the likely two to come into consideration for their selection. ROUND ONE No. Points […]
Stars to shine bright at the National AFL Draft Combine
FOR the draft crop of 2016, the National AFL Draft Combine is the first sign that their AFL dreams are a step closer to fruition. An invitation to the AFL Draft Combine means that at least five AFL clubs have expressed interest in the player. The AFL Draft Combine is a way for clubs to […]
Matt Balmer’s October Power Rankings
In an AFL Draft Central feature, AFL Draft analyst Matt Balmer will update his Power Rankings on the first Monday of every month. Well, what a season it has been. Games are done and dusted for the season, with Friday’s Under 18 All Stars match showcasing some of the very best draft prospects for 2016. The AFL National Combine runs from Thursday […]
U18 All Stars ultimate review
A SLOW start didn’t stop ‘Team Judd‘ winning the inagularl Kevin Sheehan Cup after defeating ‘Team O’Loughlin‘ by 38-points at Punt Road Oval today. The concept saw the ‘Best 46’ draft prospects go head-to-head, all be it missing a few through injury. A huge crowd rolled in at the conclusion of the AFL Grand Final […]
Under 18 All Stars game ultimate preview
AUSTRALIA’S top teenage footballers will take part in a new concept that is aimed to feature the best players from the 2016 draft pool. Friday’s Under 18 All Stars match will see players divided up into two teams to play against each other in an event that the AFL hope will be in front of […]
Top talent on show on AFL Grand Final weekend
In a new initiative announced by the AFL, the best Under 17 and Under 18 talent will play games on the Grand Final day long weekend under the eyes of recruiters and fans. The Under 18 All Stars game will be played at Punt Road Oval at 1.30pm, broadcast on Fox Footy on Grand Final […]
TAC Cup Preliminary Finals preview
WITH just four teams and three matches left in the 2016 TAC Cup season, this weekend’s action is expected to be red hot football. In what has become an annual trend, both the metropolitan teams – Sandringham Dragons and Oakleigh Chargers – sent their respective country top four opponents packing in straight sets last weekend. […]
Falcons eye finals success
REDEMPTION is not just a word for the 2016 Geelong Falcons group. It is a mantra. Over the past few years, the Falcons have finished top four, but failed to make a grand final, which has the current crop determined to reach this year’s decider. Max Augerinos chatted to AFL Draft Central after the Falcons’ […]
