Preseason testing analysis: Which State is the fastest?
THE current sporting hiatus serves as somewhat of an extended preseason for the nation’s brightest AFL Draft prospects, who will be itching to get back on the field. Aside from a few scratch matches on the eve of Round 1, much of the 2020 class has had little in the way of competition thus far. […]
Under 16 National Championships: Division 1 wrap
VIC Metro claimed its first Under-16 National Championships Division 1 title in 10 years, going through the three rounds undefeated as the clear best side. Each other team broke through for a win each in what was an even carnival played in a variety of conditions. We recap how each side fared and shed light […]
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 – Western Australia vs. South Australia
REIGNING Under 16 champions South Australia got their title defence off to a solid start, overcoming Western Australia by 29 points at Subiaco Oval. Below are notes on some of the outstanding players from either side. Western Australia: #5 Zach Fliener (West Perth) Hard to miss under his helmet, Fliener proved a productive part of […]
Reigning champions again look the team to beat
DEFENDING Under-16 Division 1 champions South Australia got their 2019 campaign off to an ideal start, bettering their Western counterparts by 29 points at Subiaco Oval in a game full of momentum swings. The tri-colours burst out of the blocks early with consecutive goals to Morgan Ferres, Zyton Santillo, and Cooper Murley helping them to […]
