Classic Contests: Big first half sets up Rebels for away win
IF you are missing footy like we are, then let us somewhat salvage that with a look back in a new series of Classic Contests. In today’s contest we look at one of the would-have-been Round 14 clashes in the NAB League this year between the Eastern Ranges and Greater Western Victoria (GWV) Rebels. In […]
Classic Contests: Falcons overcome Stephenson-inspired Ranges in Box Hill thriller
IF you are missing footy like we are, then let us somewhat salvage that with a look back in a new series of Classic Contests. In today’s contest we look at one of the would-have-been Round 8 clashes in the NAB League this year between the Eastern Ranges and Geelong Falcons. In this edition, we […]
VFL weekly wrap: Tigers and Borough winning streaks continue
ESSENDON returned to winning ways while Port Melbourne notched up their fifth win on the trot. Meanwhile, the Tigers remain on top without a loss following Round 7 of the Victorian Football League (VFL). Footscray 13.13 (91) defeated Werribee 11.14 (80) The Bulldogs bounced back from last week’s draw against Box Hill with a solid […]
TAC Cup Preliminary Finals preview
WITH just four teams and three matches left in the 2016 TAC Cup season, this weekend’s action is expected to be red hot football. In what has become an annual trend, both the metropolitan teams – Sandringham Dragons and Oakleigh Chargers – sent their respective country top four opponents packing in straight sets last weekend. […]
Falcons eye finals success
REDEMPTION is not just a word for the 2016 Geelong Falcons group. It is a mantra. Over the past few years, the Falcons have finished top four, but failed to make a grand final, which has the current crop determined to reach this year’s decider. Max Augerinos chatted to AFL Draft Central after the Falcons’ […]
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 […]
Finals preview: Saturday’s games
Oakleigh Chargers vs. Calder Cannons FANS will not have to wait long to find out the first team to be eliminated from the 2016 TAC Cup finals series, with no coming back for the loser of Oakleigh and Calder. The teams will take to the field from 11.30am on Saturday, with a number of top-age and […]
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 […]
Final hurdle for finals-bound clubs
FIVE of the six TAC Cup games remaining in the home and away season will have bearing on the finals order. As it stands the four country teams will earn the double chance and the four metropolitan teams will face off in the elimination rounds. But, that can change with a couple of results, as […]
