Classic Contests: Dragons break Bendigo hearts despite inaccuracy
IF you are missing footy like we are, then let us somewhat salvage that with a look back in our series of Classic Contests. In today’s contest we look at another clash between the NAB League rivals to complete our full series, and today’s battle is between the Bendigo Pioneers and Sandringham Dragons. In this […]
Classic Contests: Jets stream past Dragons with inspired third term
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 13 clashes in the NAB League this year between the Western Jets and Sandringham Dragons. In this edition, we […]
Classic Contests: Dragons blow Devils away on the road
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 12 clashes in the NAB League this year between the Sandringham Dragons and Tasmania Devils. In this edition, we […]
NAB League Boys 2019 Throwback: Round 5 – Dragons, Ranges humble Academies to go top
ROUND 5 of the 2019 NAB League season saw the Victorian mainstays peg back their Northern visitors in an action packed nine-game weekend. Sandringham and Eastern delivered big wins over the two Queensland academies at Trevor Barker Oval, while the Sydney Academy won strongly to remain undefeated alongside Dandenong (3-0-1). But first to take the […]
2019 AFL Draft club review: St Kilda Saints
AFTER a massive trade period, St Kilda was one of the quietest clubs in the AFL Draft, picking up just two players in the National Draft, and an additional player in the Rookie Draft. They had also met needs by bringing in the likes of Brad Hill, Dougal Howard, Paddy Ryder, Zak Jones and Dan […]
2019 Rookie Draft selections
IN an event that took about the same time as one first night National Draft selection, the 2019 AFL Rookie Draft was held today with 33 selections made and nine passes. A total of 13 players will enter the AFL for the first time, while Williamstown’s Mitch Hibberd returns to the elite level after a […]
2019 AFL Draft Preview: West Coast Eagles
WEST Coast heads into 2020 as arguably the most balanced list across the competition, with depth across most positions and adding Tim Kelly to a side that was already a premiership contender signals what they might be capable of next year. However everything comes at a cost and grabbing yet another A-grade midfielder has cost […]
NAB League Boys team review: Sandringham Dragons
AS the NAB League grand final approaches, 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 Sandringham Dragons. Position: 4th […]
NAB League Boys 2019 Finals Series preview: Sandringham Dragons vs. Calder Cannons
SANDRINGHAM DRAGONS (4th, 9-6) vs. CALDER CANNONS (5th, 9-6) Saturday September 7, 11am Ikon Park, Carlton North Match Preview: The first semi-final taking place at Ikon Park on Saturday is between Sandringham Dragons and Calder Cannons with the winner to face Oakleigh Chargers in the preliminary finals. In their only match-up of the season, Sandringham […]
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 […]
