2021 NAB League Boys snapshot: Round 2
IT was a mixed bag of results in Round 2 of the NAB League Boys competition, with some wet weather matches, and some inaccuracy playing a part across the weekend. NORTHERN KNIGHTS 5.11 (41) defeated by SANDRINGHAM DRAGONS 6.10 (46) IN A SENTENCE: A brave Northern Knights side almost caused a boilover against one of […]
Scouting Notes: 2021 NAB League – Round 1
AFTER last week’s standalone season-opener, the first full NAB League round of 2021 was run and done across an enthralling five-day stretch. Victoria’s hottest AFL Draft prospects were scattered throughout all six fixtures as they begin their quest for elite level recognition, with some talents blowing out the cobwebs in quick time and proving their […]
2021 NAB League team preview: Sandringham Dragons
POWERHOUSE NAB League region, Sandringham Dragons produced a handful of AFL draftees in 2020, but looks set to build on that strong crop through its formidable 2021 squad. The Dragons have essentially retained their full 19th-year list, only adding to some of the nation’s most exciting 18th-year talents at their disposal. There are three AFL […]
St Bede’s celebrate first ever Herald Sun Shield
ST BEDE’S has celebrated its first ever Herald Sun Shield in the Senior Boys Division 1 after holding off the competition’s most successful school of the past decade. The Mentone-based college led from the start, and despite St Patrick’s best efforts in cutting the deficit to as little as four points, the metropolitan based side […]
Scouting notes: U16 Division 1 – Round 2
VIC Metro and Western Australia both enjoyed impressive wins in a day of hard-fought Under 16 Division 1 contests in extremely trying conditions at Southport. Michael Alvaro was on hand to provide his opinion-based notes on the outstanding players from all four sides. Vic Metro vs. South Australia Vic Metro: #1 Youseph Dib (Oakleigh Chargers) […]
Metro maintains perfect start to trump reigning champs
VIC Metro continued its winning start to the Under 16 national carnival, overcoming a wayward start to outgun South Australia 5.15 (45) to 3.6 (24) on the Southport mud pool. Rain from the day’s previous game had cleared but it was still wet under foot, making for a messy game early on. A tight opening […]
Scouting notes: U16 National Championships – Vic Country vs. Vic Metro
VIC Metro outlasted their Country counterparts to open their Under 16 Division 1 campaign with a three-goal win. Michael Alvaro was on hand at GMHBA Stadium to take note of the outstanding players from either side in another edition of scouting notes. Vic Country: #1 Judson Clarke (Dandenong Stingrays) Was one of Country’s main threats […]
