NSW/ACT weekly wrap: All Nations and Kickstart sides enjoy Diversity Championships
OVER the past few days, the biggest story in NSW/ACT was the National Diversity Championships, where the All Nations and Kickstart sides competed against every other Australian state and territory in a three-day series. Both sides picked up a win and gained invaluable experience in the process. National Diversity Championships: The New South Wales/Australian Capital […]
Queensland weekly wrap: AFLW Lions fall short; former Roos skipper swallowed up in mini-draft
It has been a heartbreaking week for Brisbane Lions fans as they saw their women’s side fall agonisingly short in the AFLW grand final, while their AFL counterparts lost their season opener at the hands of St Kilda. Meanwhile, the NEAFL/QAFL mini-draft highlighted a busy week elsewhere. AFLW Grand Final | Brisbane Lions vs. Western […]
NSW/ACT weekly wrap: Community forums; school girls’ grand final
A CROSS-state ride to raise awareness for mental health issues, the conclusion of an inaugural school girls’ competition, and the NEAFL pre-season kicking off, were the key news items for NSW/ACT this week. Independent Girls Schools Grand Final After a successful inaugural competition, the Sydney Independent Girls Schools held its grand final day over the […]
2015 Draft Profile: Ben Keays
Ben Keays (Queensland/Redland) Height: 185 cm Weight: 82 kg Position: Midfielder/medium forward Strengths: Workrate, stoppage work, scoreboard impact, marking Weaknesses: Point of difference, right foot Player comparison: Luke Parker First year impact: High Kicking: Above average Marking: Above average Endurance: Above average Speed: Average Statistics Queensland (TAC Cup): four games, 20.3 kicks, 13.3 handballs, 33.5 disposals, […]
State leagues junior football wrap
In a new feature article for Bound For Glory News, we review the junior footballers playing across the county outside the TAC Cup competition. While much of the talent could be found in the SANFL, there have also been a few impressing in the WAFL and NEAFL who could get a look-in at the AFL […]
2014 Draft Profile: Jack Steele
Jack Steele (Belconnen) Height: 186 cm Weight: 82 kg Position: Midfielder/forward Strengths: Accumulation, work below the knees, decision making Areas of improvement: Straight line speed, body strength Player comparison: Robbie Gray (pre-2014) Jack Steele is an overaged mid/forward tied to Greater Western Sydney via the academy system. Having missed seven months in 2013 with a knee injury, he was overlooked […]
2014 Draft Profile: Jeremy Finlayson
Jeremy Finlayson (Hills Eagles) Height: 195 cm Weight: 84 kg Position: Key position utility Strengths: Versatility, work rate, football smarts Areas of improvement: Field and goal kicking, contested marking Player comparison: Jack Watts (less skilled but works harder) Jeremy Finlayson is possibly the most unappreciated player in this draft crop. A versatile key position player, […]
Rising Stars coverage kicking off in 2014
After a successful 2013 TAC Cup season, the Rising Stars team is back again to provide the most comprehensive coverage of the under 18 competition. Last year Bound For Glory News gave readers weekend wraps of the TAC Cup as well as telling interviews, player profiles and statistical data not provided anywhere else. This year […]
