Scouting notes: SANFL U17 futures & Reserves GF
North Adelaide Roosters 15.9 (99) defeated Woodville-West Torrens Eagles 12.7 (79) [embedyt] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CZzV4bM-ec[/embedyt] Matt Balmer’s scouting notes on the possible 2016 draftees: WWT Eagles: #26 Jake Comitogianni- Was remarkably poor in the Under 18 championships by foot but was much better in the Reserves Grand Final. Didn’t touch the ball in the first quarter, but […]
Daring Dragons claim their third TAC Cup Premiership
Murray Bushrangers: 1.4 4.6 7.10 9.14 68 Sandringham Dragons 2.2 6.6 9.8 12.13 85 Murray Goals: Richards 2; Marshall 2; McMullan 2; Tiziani; Pinnuck; Sproule; Sandringham Goals: H.Brayshaw 2; Krakauer 2; Maloney 2; Florent; Lyons; McLean; Lok; Scrimshaw; Trew Murray Best: Garthwaite, Brodie, Spargo, Cousins, Carroll, […]
Scouting notes: 2016 SANFL U18 Grand Final
In dramatic circumstances Glenelg tall Toby Pink scored from 60m out to win the Grand Final for the Bays over North Adelaide. With the scores tied when the siren sounded, the ball managed to ‘clean bowl’ the North Adelaide defenders and sneak in for a behind. Matt Balmer’s scouting notes: Glenelg: #8 Jonty Scharenberg– Was judged […]
Scouting notes: Young Guns Game
The annual Victorian Young Guns game was held on Sunday at Trevor Barker Oval. With majority of clubs in attendance (including a few ‘head recruiters’) the Young Guns Black win by two goals. In previous editions Jayden Hunt (2014), Adam Saad (2014) and Tom Papley (2015) have stood out elevating themselves onto AFL lists. Matt […]
Scouting notes: TAC Cup Preliminary Finals
The Sandringham Dragons will meet the Murray Bushrangers in the TAC Cup Grand Final next Sunday from 11.05am at Etihad Stadium. Sandringham Dragons 10.10 (70) defeated Geelong Falcons 7.6 (48) by 22-points. Matt Balmer’s scouting notes: Geelong Falcons: #6 Sam Simpson– Geelong could have a gem here. Simpson hasn’t had a lot talked about him, […]
Scouting notes: TAC Cup Semi-Finals
Sunday’s TAC Cup Semi-Final scouting notes: Sandringham Dragons 13.13 (91) defeated Dandenong Stingrays 4.6 (30) Matt Balmer’s scouting notes Dandenong Stingrays: #10 Myles Poholke– Spent a fair chunk of the first quarter on the bench, but found plenty of the ball post his time on the pine. He finished with 22 disposals and three clearances, […]
Matt Balmer’s September Power Rankings
In an AFL Draft Central feature, AFL Draft analyst Matt Balmer will update his Power Rankings on the first Monday of every month. TAC Cup Finals kicked off over the weekend, with a plethora of top talent on show. Around the country, finals in WA & SA saw a few relatively unknown names put their hand up. The GWS Giants NEAFL […]
Scouting notes: Geelong v North Ballarat
Matt Balmer’s scouting notes: Geelong Falcons 19.12 (126) defeated North Ballarat Rebels 13.11 (89) Geelong Falcons: #8 Max Augerinos– Booted possibly goal from the year with a 45m soccer goal in the final quarter. Was the best player on the ground, with his 22 disposal effort including six clearances working hard in the contest. #38 […]
Scouting notes: Oakleigh v Calder
Matt Balmer’s scouting notes: Oakleigh Chargers 23.10 (148) defeated Calder 5.12 (42) Oakleigh Chargers: #2 Ed Phillips– A lively performer right throughout the day booting two goals and collecting 19 disposals. Phillips provided plenty of spark and was left largely unopposed throughout the contest able to run at will for the Chargers. Played mostly inside […]
2016 TAC Cup Finals preview
1st Dandenong Stingrays Dandenong Stingrays are arguably the most consistent team across the board, without a distinct strength, but very few weaknesses. They have talented players in the defence, through the middle and up forward, and work well as a cohesive unit, particularly at Shepley Oval. Their top prospect for this year’s draft is Josh […]
