TAC Cup wrap: Round one Metro round
In the first round of the TAC Cup season, the six metro teams faced off with some outstanding performances coupled with some equally disappointing ones. Oakleigh Chargers strangled the life out of the Northern Knights, while eight goals from Blake Hardwick helped Eastern Ranges destroy Western Jets and a dominating first half by the […]
Oakleigh celebrate second premiership in three years
Photo courtesy of Eve Johnson. A complete performance from the Oakleigh Chargers has seen them take out their second TAC Cup in three years against a gallant Calder Cannons, winning by 47 points, 17.15 (117) to 11.4 (70). With the roof closed at Etihad Stadium, some of the best under 18 talent on show took […]
TAC Cup Grand Final preview: Calder Cannons vs Oakleigh Chargers
It is rather fitting the two remaining teams left in the TAC Cup competition are the top two teams from the home and away season. In a finals series that mirrored the AFL one, both third and fourth placed sides bombed out in straight sets, but their two conquerors couldn’t make it three wins in […]
Oakleigh steal victory from the jaws of defeat
Oakleigh Chargers 9.10 (64) Geelong Falcons 9.9 (63) Oakleigh goals: T. McLean 2, L. Kinsella, L. Waddell, B. Crocker, K. Answerth, A. Urban, J. Mahon, T. Phillips. Geelong goals: A. Christensen 4, P. McCartin 2, B. Remmos, J. Maishman, N. Dixon. Oakleigh best: K. Answerth, D. McKenzie, M. Pittonet, H. Beasley, T. Phillips, L. Kinsella Geelong best: T. […]
TAC Cup review: Round 18
Dandenong Stingrays 8.7 (55) Geelong Falcons 17.12 (114) Dandenong goals: A. Wilson 4, T. Joyce, T. Lamb, J. Tomkins, B. Dale. Geelong goals: P. McCartin 3, J. Nelson 2, A. Christensen 2, R. Mathieson 2, B. McCarthy, T. Miles, D. Parish, D. Hodge, N. Dixon, P. Bright, M. Augerinos, C. Curnow. Dandenong best: R. Fischer, K. Collins, B. […]
TAC Cup finals preview: Oakleigh Chargers
The second placed Oakleigh Chargers had one of their better home and away seasons in recent years, thanks to having many of their stars play most games. The Chargers began the year with five wins on the trot, before North Ballarat defeated them by three points in round six. Oakleigh continued their domination, winning the […]
TAC Cup wrap: Round 16
Bendigo Pioneers 7.8 (50) Eastern Ranges 13.11 (89) Bendigo goals: D. Davie 2, J. Chisari, R. Free, B. Poyser, L. Ryan, S. Harper. Eastern goals: C. Jones 3, N. Lane 2, R. Harvey 2, L. Jeffs 2, J. Parsons, L. Wilson, S. Weideman, B. Hardwick. Bendigo best: L. Tardrew, D. Davie, T. Cole, H. Conway, J. Chisari Eastern […]
2014 Draft Profile: Jordan De Goey
Jordan De Goey (Oakleigh Chargers) Height: 187 cm Weight: 82 kg Position: Midfielder Player Comparison: Jack Billings (less classy) Strengths: Long kicking, contested marking, x-factor Areas needing improvement: Tackling, finding more of the football De Goey is a player who seems to be a jack of all trades, but master of none at this stage. […]
TAC Cup wrap: Round 15
Geelong Falcons 16.4 (100) defeated Eastern Ranges 14.11 (95) Geelong goals: T. Miles 5, J. Carlin 4, M. Augerinos 2, A. Christensen, B. Beardsell, B. Blair, J. Nelson, H. Smith. Eastern goals: Goal Kickers: B. Hardwick 8, C. Petracca 3, S. Weideman 2, L. Wilson. Geelong best: T. Miles, M. Augerinos, A. Christensen, J. Nelson, R. Mathieson, D. Parish. […]
2014 Draft Profile: Hugh Beasley
Hugh Beasley (Oakleigh Chargers) Height: 190cm Weight: 86kg Position: Key Back / Key Forward Player Comparison: Daniel Talia Strengths: Locking down an opponent, hitting the scoreboard, plays above his size Areas needing improvement: finding the footy, rebounding Hugh Beasley was arguably the best key back in the TAC Cup last year. He went undrafted, but […]
