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Looking Ahead – Round 3 preview

  A GRAND final rematch kicks off Round 3 of the TAC Cup, in what should be an entertaining round. In a seldom, but enjoyable night match, Eastern Ranges will host Oakleigh Chargers in a bid to sought revenge on their conquerer in last year’s grand final. The two teams have not been short of […]

2014 Draft Profile: Jake Lever

Jake Lever (Calder Cannons) Height: 192cm Weight: 84kg Player Comparison:  Dustin Fletcher Strengths: Reading the play, Intecept marking, rebounding, 1 on 1 Areas of Improvement: Needs to put on weight Jake Lever won’t play a game this season, but his bottom-age form from last year has given enough of an indication he’ll be an early […]

How injuries affect draft stock

Calder’s Jake Lever is, in my mind, the most intelligent key defender to come through the TAC Cup in many years. He reads the play like Harry Taylor, intercepting everything, and then sets up the play as a backline general. He also has the athleticism and talent to set up rebounds and find plenty of […]

AIS young guns up for VFL challenge

As each year begins, a new wave of up-and-coming talent head to the biggest stage of all, the MCG. It casts the hopefuls of the AFL’s future into a momentary spotlight, previewing the best of the Under 18s around Australia against Collingwood’s VFL side. The AIS Academy will showcase their 2014 talent tonight as a […]

Age no barrier for talented Dragons

The undefeated Sandringham Dragons are proving age is no barrier. The Dragons’ list boasts 32 players that aren’t eligible to be drafted until the 2014 National Draft; the youngest side in the competition. While they also have the largest playing list of 68, almost double that of the Gippsland Power; they have an impressive 47 […]