Weekend That Was – Round 8
A NEW ladder leader, a maiden win a big upset were among the highlights of Round 8 in the TAC Cup. In the opening game of the round, Western Jets survived an almighty scare by Calder Cannons, having controlled the match for the first three quarters. After booting three goals to one in the first […]
Dragons roar into early season form – Stats Central
As many people know, stats lie. Or do they? There are examples of teams that are statistically superior, but cannot seem to take home the four points. There are other examples of teams that seem to be beaten in nearly every statistic, but somehow crawl over the line and claim victory. At stats central, we […]
Stats Central – Dandenong sting opponents in first round
STATISTICS can often be said to “lie” or not reveal the true reflection of a match. In Round 1 of the TAC Cup, this can certainly be the case of the Oakleigh Chargers vs Western Jets. In that clash, the Jets came from behind to overrun the Chargers and totally dominate the last quarter, spurring […]
Rippon for the picking
It is 6:30 am. It is cold. The city of Ballarat is quiet in preparation of the day ahead, while the clouds above have promised to hold off a little longer before their ritual interruption begins. Athletes are not supposed to be up at this time. For them, this is a time of rest from […]
2015 Draft Profile: Daniel Rioli
Daniel Rioli (North Ballarat Rebels) Height: 180 cm Weight: 69 kg Position: Small forward Player comparison: Jeff Garlett Strengths: Goal sense, x-factor, agility, speed Weaknesses: Defensive work, consistency First year impact: Very low Whenever the surname Rioli is brought up, there is unrivalled excitement. Like Cyril before him and Maurice and Michael before Cyril, Daniel Rioli […]
TAC Cup finals review: Week three wrap
Dandenong Stingrays 5.7 (37) Eastern Ranges 8.17 (65) Dandenong goals: J. Weitering 2, K. Collins, K. Mutimer, S. Gladman. Eastern goals: C. Brown (3), J. Stephenson (3), B. Hardwick, R.Clarke. Dandenong best: D. Capiron, J. Weitering, T. Jok, K. Collins, B. White Eastern best: R. Clarke, B. Batty, D. Clarke, A. Cotte, C. Brown Eastern Ranges have […]
TAC Cup week three finals preview: North Ballarat Rebels vs. Oakleigh Chargers
In the second match of preliminary final weekend, North Ballarat Rebels take on Oakleigh Chargers at Ikon Park. The North Ballarat Rebels earned a week off after defeating the Geelong Falcons by two goals in the qualifying final a fortnight ago, while the Oakleigh Chargers won through in a narrow six-point upset win over the […]
TAC Cup finals wrap: Week one review
Oakleigh Chargers 19.12 (126) Gippsland Power 7.8 (50) Oakleigh goals: B. Crocker 4, T. Phillips 4, P. Kerr 3, D. Johnstone 2, V. Adduci 2, C. Lane, L. Walker, S. McLarty, T. Duman. Gippsland goals: T. Papley 5, T. Hobbs, B. Ainsworth. Oakleigh best: L. Byrne-Jones, M. Wenn, K. Answerth, P. Phillips, D. Beddison, D. Cuningham Gippsland best: T. […]
TAC Cup wrap: Round 18 review
North Ballarat Rebels 14.7 (91) Oakleigh Chargers 8.9 (57) North Ballarat goals: H. McCluggage 2, J. Brown 2, J. Hopper 2, J. Symons, D. Rioli, T. Taurau, J. Korewha, D. Tucker, J. Cowan, M. Johnston, C. Wellings. Oakleigh goals: P. Kerr 3, H. Thompson 2, S. Michael, B. Crocker, M. Giles. North Ballarat best: L. Meek, D. Tucker, […]
TAC Cup wrap: Round 16 review
Dandenong Stingrays 15.6 (96) Oakleigh Chargers 7.12 (54) Dandenong goals: J. Battle 3, S. Gladman 3, Z. Roscoe 3, H. Prior 2, T. Young 2, L. Batten, K. Mutimer. Oakleigh goals: D. Johnstone 2, D. Cuningham, K. Answerth, C. Lane, B. Crocker, P. Phillips. Dandenong best: D. Capiron, B. White, M. Cox, L. Williams, G. Nyuon, J. Weitering Oakleigh […]
