Scouting notes: Vic Country vs. Allies
WE headed down to Ikon Park for the trial matches between the Allies and the two Victorian sides. In the first game, Vic Country took to the field and led most of the game until an inspired-Allies outfit overran them in the final term to claim the victory. Here are the notes taken by Peter […]
Weekend wash-up: TAC Cup – Round 7
IT was a weekend of big goal hauls and impressive close wins, as Dandenong Stingrays moved to outright top spot, and the Western Jets leapt into the top four. Calder Cannons vs. Northern Knights Northern Knights continued their good form of late with a strong 21-point away victory over Calder Cannons at RAMS Arena. The […]
Weekend previews: TAC Cup – Round 7
IN Round 7 of the TAC Cup, spectators can witness a Triple Header at RAMS Arena on Saturday, before a number of neck-and-neck contests on the Sunday at various metropolitan grounds. CALDER CANNONS v. NORTHERN KNIGHTS Round 7 – Saturday, May 19, 10amRAMS Arena, Craigieburn In the first game of the round, the sixth placed […]
Tasmania and GWS Academy dominate Allies squad for National Under 18 Championships
TASMANIA and GWS GIANTS Academy comprise almost 50 per cent of the extended Allies National Under 18 Championships squad that was announced today. Among the Tasmanians are top 10 fancy and North Melbourne Next Generation Academy member Tarryn Thomas, as well as midfielder Chayce Jones and small forward Blair Rubock. For the GIANTS, Murray Bushrangers’ […]
TAC Cup previews: Round 4
SO many changes at the selection table and ahead of round four we investigate which players will need to stand out, and those who will need to continue their form in order to get their team across the line in round four of the TAC Cup competition. BENDIGO PIONEERS v. OAKLEIGH CHARGERS Round 4 – […]
Scouting notes: Under 18 Academy Series – Round 1
IT was an entertaining first round of the Under 18 Academy Series, with the GWS GIANTS, Sydney Swans and Tasmania getting victories. We were at Blacktown to witness the triple header at Blacktown, with Tasmania defeating Gold Coast, the GIANTS defeating Northern Territory by 48 points, and the Swans getting up in a 49-point victory over […]
Talented talls put through their paces
TWENTY ONE of the top tall draft prospects are participating in a three-day camp this week, aimed to assist with the development of ruck and key position players. The camp is designed to fast-track the development of taller players, with those at the camp initially nominated by AFL clubs. The list does not include those […]
TAC Cup preview: Murray Bushrangers
MURRAY Bushrangers head into 2018 as one of the more experienced sides, having a total of 25 players on their list that played in season 2017. Of those players, seven played 10 or more games. The Bushrangers are spoilt by choice with a number of talented talls and smalls to spread across their line-up, including […]
TAC Cup Scouting notes: Round 9
ROUND Nine of the TAC Cup continued over the weekend and we had scouts watching five of the games. Read their scouting notes below: Sandringham Dragons vs. Eastern Ranges Sandringham Dragons: #2 Geordie Nagle – Arguably the Dragons’ best in the hard fought loss. Nagle played a good role in the back pocket and used the ball well. Is trusted […]
