Rowell masterclass leads Oakleigh to a dominant premiership
IT was the 10 minutes that won Oakleigh Chargers the premiership that eluded them last year. Seven goals from the 15-minute mark of the third term to the final break broke the hearts of Eastern Ranges supporters, and elevated almost certain pick one, Matt Rowell into another stratosphere with an absolute masterclass performance. While it […]
Top-end Chargers look to go one better
Tapering expectation is difficult when in the midst of a pathway renowned for both its production of top-end talent and subsequent team success. After falling six points short of ultimate footballing glory in last year’s grand final, the Oakleigh Chargers will be looking to go one better in this year’s NAB League decider. Along with […]
NLB GF 2019: How they got here – Oakleigh Chargers
HEADING into the year, the Oakleigh Chargers were one of the favourites to take out the 2019 premiership after going down by less than a kick in 2018 to the Dandenong Stingrays. With the likely top two picks at their disposal in Matt Rowell and Noah Anderson, as well as highly rated talents Trent Bianco, […]
Five questions ahead of NAB League Grand Final
WITH the NAB League Boys Grand Final ahead on Saturday, we start the week pondering five questions that are keys to deciding who wins the 2019 premiership. 1 Can Eastern contain Matt Rowell and Noah Anderson in the midfield? It is remarkable to think that one of the grand final sides holds the two top […]
Physical side of footy attracts Van Oosterwijck to game
REGULARLY getting fouled out in basketball told Amelia Van Oosterwijck that perhaps she needed a change of sporting scenery. While the tenacious runner enjoyed watching Australian rules football on the television, she never thought she would involve herself to the point that she would run out representing her state at the 2019 AFL Women’s Under-18 […]
NAB League Girls Preliminary Finals preview – Grand Final spots up for grabs at Shepley
FINALS fever hits the NAB League Girls competition, with a revamped finals series set to get underway at Shepley Oval on Saturday. A spot in the grand final is on the line in both games as first does battle with fourth, and second plays third. In the weekend’s other game, Oakleigh hosts Tasmania at Windy […]
Draft Central Player of the Week: NAB League Boys – Round 7
BENDIGO Pioneers’ bottom-ager Sam Conforti has become the first Country player to win the nomination for Draft Central Player of the Week for the NAB League Boys in Round 7. Conforti won the Facebook poll against Greater Western Victoria (GWV) Rebels’ Jay Rantall to also become the first bottom-age player to be nominated this season. […]
Draft Central Player of the Week: NAB League Boys – Round 5
AFTER an impressive win over Gold Coast SUNS Academy, Eastern Ranges’ inside midfielder Zakery Pretty has earned the Draft Central Player of the Week title for Round 5. The Ranges midfielder has enjoyed a solid season this year, and he was the standout ball winner in the Ranges’ 59-point win over the SUNS at Trevor […]
Team Selection: NAB League Girls – Round 2
TEAMS have brought in a number of talented players for Round 2 of the NAB League Girls competition as sides strive to either back up strong performances from Round 1, or hope to bounce back from losses in the opening round. Georgia Patrikios (Calder Cannons) has been named on the bench having missed the first […]
Taking opportunities pays off for Katie Lynch
IN the midst of Year 12, Katie Lynch had a lot on her plate. She featured in the TAC Cup Girls competition, represented Vic Metro, played for Collingwood in the Victorian Football League (VFL) Women’s competition and balanced school sport commitments as well. Although it was a difficult situation to be in for Lynch, she […]
