Looking Ahead TAC Cup Round 4
Bendigo Pioneers (10th, 1-2) vs. Oakleigh Chargers (4th, 2-1) Both Bendigo and Oakleigh contain some of their top-end talent despite the likes of Lochie O’Brien, Paddy Dow and Jarrod Brander missing due to school football for the Pioneers. The Pioneers’ strength in my opinion lies across the half-back line with all those players – Kane […]
Who are the contenders for the number one pick?
WE’RE a month into the season and yet we are no closer to having a clear best player in the 2017 draft pool. This time last year Andrew McGrath wasn’t on the radar as a possible number one draft pick, however with a thinner draft pool this year it would be unlikely to see someone bolt as high […]
Scouting notes: AFL Academy 20th anniversary match
THE countries best Under 17 and Under 18 players took part in the NAB AFL Academy’s 20th anniversary match at the MCG on Sunday. In appalling conditions, Team Daniher won by 46-points. Rayner wreaks havoc in MCG curtain-raiser Matt Balmer’s scouting notes: Team Weitering: #1 Charlie Spargo – Finished with 19 disposals and five clearances in […]
Rayner wreaks havoc in MCG curtain-raiser
POSSIBLE first-round draft prospect Cameron Rayner starred in wet conditions with a best-on-ground display in the NAB AFL Academy’s 20th anniversary match at the MCG. The Western Jets and Vic Metro half-forward booted three goals from 23 disposals helping ‘Team Daniher’ to a 46-point win over ‘Team Weitering.’ Select Level One and Level Two academy […]
Top talent on show in MCG curtain raiser
THE top 2017 & 2018 draft prospects will be on show at the MCG on Sunday, playing as a curtain raiser to the Carlton and Essendon clash. The match features selected Level One and Level Two AFL Academy players, who have been split up into two teams. The two teams have been named after previous […]
Weekend That Was: Round 2
GEELONG Falcons put an exclamation mark on their premiership chances with a thumping 77-point win over fellow flag hope Dandenong Stingrays at Simonds Stadium on Saturday. The Falcons dominated after quarter time, booting 16 goals to five to run away with the 19.16 (130) to 8.5 (53) victory. James Worpel did his draft chances no […]
U17 All Stars ultimate review
BACK-TO-BACK wins saw ‘Team Judd’ claim inagularl Kevin Sheehan Trophy after defeating ‘Team O’Loughlin‘ by 13-points at Punt Road Oval on Saturday. After winning comfortably on Friday in the Under 18 All Stars match, ‘Team Judd’ Under 17s were made to work much harder for their win on Grand Final day. The concept saw the ‘Best 46’ 2017 […]
Under 17 All Stars game ultimate preview
AUSTRALIA’S top teenage footballers will take part in a new concept that is aimed to feature the best players for the 2017 draft. Saturday’s Under 17 All Stars match will see players divided up into two teams to play against each other in an event that the AFL hope will be in front of a […]
Top talent on show on AFL Grand Final weekend
In a new initiative announced by the AFL, the best Under 17 and Under 18 talent will play games on the Grand Final day long weekend under the eyes of recruiters and fans. The Under 18 All Stars game will be played at Punt Road Oval at 1.30pm, broadcast on Fox Footy on Grand Final […]
Scouting notes: TAC Cup bottom four round
Northern Knights 11.12 (78) def Western Jets 10.4 (64) Josh Poulter’s scouting notes: Northern Knights #4 – Chas Roberts Spent the majority of the game in the ruck for the Knights with a strong work-rate and second efforts being notable. Roberts looked like he easily outmuscled both Walters and McGregor at the ruck contest, and followed […]
