2021 VFL Round 1 review: Queensland teams make their mark
A NEW era and a new competition full of surprises saw a number of clubs from New South Wales and Queensland join the still rather oddly-named Victorian Football League (VFL), and the majority came away with the points. The four AFL-aligned clubs in the two northern states on the east coast joined the competition, with […]
VFL weekly wrap: Box Hill dominate in Grand Final rematch
THE Victorian Football League (VFL) season for 2019 kicked off last weekend with some surprising results and outstanding performances. Footscray 16.12 (108) defeated Sandringham 9.11 (65) The Bulldogs opened the 2019 VFL Season with a resounding 43-point win over the Zebras at the VU Whitten Oval. The home side lead from the first bounce, but […]
Season preview: SANFL 2019
AFTER a successful off-season that saw many South Australian National Football League (SANFL) players reach the highest level, the 10 clubs again begin the journey towards the 2019 premiership. Our South Australian writers take a look at how each side is shaping up in the pre-season. Adelaide: By: Damon Mattiazzo The Adelaide Crows SANFL team […]
AFL Draft review: Melbourne
AFTER a successful finals berth Melbourne recruited well and hunted some stars at the draft to help bolster their stocks and put them in good stead for another September appearance. National Draft: Tom Sparrow – Inside Midfielder The talented midfielder will be a great addition to the Melbourne line-up with his tackling pressure and […]
2018 Rookie Draft Selections
WITH the 2018 Rookie Draft done and dusted here is a list of each club and the new rookies recruited. FIRST ROUND: Pick 1: Carlton- Hugh Goddard Pick 2: Gold Coast- Michael Rischitelli Pick 3: St Kilda- Callum Wilkie Pick 4: Brisbane- Ryan Bastinac Pick 5: Fremantle- Ethan Hughes Pick 6: Western Bulldogs- Lachie Young […]
AFL Draft preview: Port Adelaide
PORT Adelaide’s 2018 season can only be described as a “wasted season.” The Power were sitting in fourth position after round 16 with 11 wins, before slumping to tenth spot, winning just one more game before the season concluded. They recruited strongly in the 2017 off-season, bringing in three players – Jack Watts, Tom Rockliff […]
Cavarra and Saywell top combine performers across nation
WITH just a few weeks until the 2018 AFL National Draft, hopefuls across the country are waiting in anticipation to have their names called out on November 22-23. After a long, but hopefully rewarding season, players were invited to either National, State or Rookie Me combines depending on the level of interest from clubs. Players […]
South Australia weekly wrap: SANFL finals get underway
THIS week saw the commencement of the first week of South Australian National Football League (SANFL) finals. We review the notable performances of the SA draft talent, including those invited to combines. League: Playing in the Eagles’ 21-point win over Sturt, Jack Lukosius was dominant in the first half when given some space by his opponents and […]
South Australia weekly wrap: Big names shine in school champs
ALL eyes this week were on the huge Schools Championship clash with big draft names on show. Across the South Australian National Football League (SANFL) levels, young talent continued to make key contributions to their sides. As the minor rounds wind down for some clubs, the finals for others will be a great opportunity for […]
Draft dream not over for 2018 state combine nominees
MORE than one hundred draft hopefuls will test themselves under the watchful eye of AFL club recruiters at the various State Combine’s around the country. After the list of National Combine invitations was released last week – indicating those players with the most draft interest – last night the full list of State Combine, and […]
