TAC Cup wrap: Round five
Eastern Ranges 11.10 (76) defeated Murray Bushrangers 8.11 (59) Murray goals: N. Drummond 3, B. Webster 2, C. Marchbank, J. Schache, J. Marshall Murray best: D. Howe, N. Drummond, C. Marchbank, M. Mahady, I. Muller, N. Mellington Eastern goals: C. Jones 2, S. Weideman 2, L. Sverns, N. Gatwech-Chuol, L. Hannon, D. Crocker, R. Sheridan-Ferrie, […]
Lewis Fitzgerald: The forgotten man
Oakleigh’s midfield is the personification of polish, and Lewis Fitzgerald is certainly no exception. The Vic Metro midfielder stands out from this year’s crop being one of the only tall midfielders who can provide silky 55 metre passes into the forward 50. Fresh off a 13.4 beep test at the state combine, Fitzgerald joined us […]
2013 Draft Profile: James Toohey
James Toohey (Oakleigh Chargers) Height: 196 cm Weight: 94 kg Position: Key position utility Player comparison: Jake Carlisle Strengths: Marking, Athleticism, Versatility Weaknesses: Consistency James Toohey is an over-age prospect who missed out on being drafted in 2012. He is a tall key position utility who has the body to out-muscle plenty of opponents but […]
2013 Draft Profile: Hugh Beasley
Hugh Beasley (Oakleigh Chargers) Height: 191 cm Weight: 88 kg Position: Defender Player Comparison: Tayte Pears Strengths: Ability to read the play, intercept marking, spoiling Weaknesses: Disposal efficiency Another player who’s season has been marred by injury, Hugh Beasley will be hoping that his early season form and current potential is enough for him to […]
2013 Draft Profile: Guy Dickson
Guy Dickson (Oakleigh Chargers) Height: 188 cm Weight: 81 kg Position: Key position utility Player Comparison: Jack Riewoldt Strengths: Marking, leap, athleticism Weaknesses: Undersized, not a great rebounder Players of Guy Dickson’s height who are 188 cm traditionally don’t make it to AFL level as key defenders. Sure, Josh Gibson and Dale Morris have, but […]
2013 Draft Profile: Lewis Fitzgerald
Lewis Fitzgerald (Oakleigh Chargers) Height: 190 cm Weight: 82 kg Position: Outside Midfielder/ Half Forward Player Comparison: Jackson Macrae Strengths: Long silky kick, solid marking target, classy Weaknesses: doesn’t get enough of the ball, inconsistent, doesn’t work hard defensively There’s a big difference between Lewis Fitzgerald’s best and his worst. The only thing stopping him […]
2013 Draft Profile: Aidan Franetic
Aidan Franetic (Oakleigh Chargers) Height: 184 cm Weight: 79 kg Position: Midfielder/Forward Player comparison: Paul Puopolo Strengths: Skills, clean user, contested ball winner Weaknesses: Consistency, decision making Aidan Franetic is a solidly built Oakleigh midfielder who has flown under the radar this year due to Oakleigh under-performing and missing games due to APS and Vic […]
2013 Draft Profile: Tom Cutler
Tom Cutler (Oakleigh Chargers) Height: 190 cm Weight: 86 kg Position: Defender Player comparison: Ben Reid (smaller) Strengths: Positioning, reading of the play, foot skills Weaknesses: Strength Tom Cutler is an AIS Academy member who has missed much of the TAC Cup season due to AIS, Vic Country and APS football commitments. He has played […]
2013 Draft Profile: Billy Hogan
Billy Hogan Height: 180 cm Weight: 77 kg Position: Small Forward Player comparison: Lindsay Thomas Strengths: Pace, goal kicking ability Weaknesses: Impact on games Small forward Billy Hogan is one of the most exciting forwards in this year’s draft. His pace around goals, and ability to crumb goals ensures that he has the ability to […]
2013 Draft Profile: Will Maginness
Will Maginness (Oakleigh Chargers) Height: 182 cm Weight: 73 kg Position: Midfield Player Comparison: Brandon Ellis Strengths: Movement, Leadership, Vision Weaknesses: Disposal efficiency Whichever team selects Will Maginness in this year’s draft will have an excellent player on their hands. Given all the talent in the Oakleigh team, Maginness has fallen under the radar a […]
