Weekend previews: National Under 18 Championships – Round 2
FOLLOWING the first round of matches, we have three sides undefeated, and a Vic Country side keen to bounce back. The Allies could put themselves in a good position with a win over Vic Metro, while South Australia will be keen to make it two from two in front of their home fans. ALLIES […]
Queensland weekly wrap: Scott stars for Allies; U16s go down
WITH the National Championships underway at the Under 16 and 18 levels, there has been plenty of opportunity for Queensland youngsters to strut their stuff on the big stage. Meanwhile at the elite level, it was a disappointing weekend for the AFL sides, but the Lions AFLW side roared in their winter series opener. Suns […]
Potential number ones make it win number one for Vic Metro
TWO players in contention for the number one pick in the next two years’ National Drafts put Western Australia to the sword up forward, as Vic Metro recorded an 18-point win in its first game of the National Under 18s Championships. Sandringham Dragons key position swingman Ben King, one of a number of players vying […]
Team Selection: National U18 Championships – Round 1
WHILE there was a standalone game last week which saw South Australia triumph over Western Australia, the official Round 1 clashes of the National Under 18 Championships begin this weekend, with the Allies taking on Vic Country, and Western Australia hosting Vic Metro. Allies vs. Vic Country Saturday, June 9, 10.30amBlacktown International Sportspark, Blacktown While […]
National U18 Championships preview: Vic Metro
VIC Metro looms as one of the title contenders for the National Under 18 Championships this year, looking to win its third consecutive national title. Along with South Australia, Vic Metro poses quite a bit of depth, particularly through the midfield and in defence. There are a number of top 10 potential draft picks within […]
Draft Central Power Rankings: June 2018
IN one of the most recognisable draft crops in some time, the 2018 AFL National Draft is heating up to be one of the most talked about in the lead-up with so many tall and small prospects who are already looking like genuine AFL stars. As with last year, on the first Monday of the […]
Weekend previews: TAC Cup – Round 8
THERE are just the five games this weekend, with many TAC Cup clubs opting to rest players who had played all or most of the games so far this season to ensure they are fit for the National Championships which start next weekend. NORTHERN KNIGHTS v. EASTERN RANGES Round 8 – Saturday, June 2, 11:15am Preston […]
Vic Metro finalises squad for National U18 Championships
OAKLEIGH Chargers and Sandringham Dragons make up more than half of the finalised Vic Metro side heading to the National Under 18 Championships next month. The Chargers had 10 players included in the squad, with the Dragons just one shy with a total of nine members to don the ‘Big V’. Western Jets managed six […]
Mid-Season Review: 2018 APS season
AT the mid-point in the Associated Public Schools (APS) Australian Rules competition, we take a look at how each of the schools are going and some of the names who have stood out, both TAC Cup-listed players and non TAC Cup-listed players. For those schools in the Associated Grammar Schools (AGS), we will review them […]
Weekend previews: TAC Cup – Round 7
IN Round 7 of the TAC Cup, spectators can witness a Triple Header at RAMS Arena on Saturday, before a number of neck-and-neck contests on the Sunday at various metropolitan grounds. CALDER CANNONS v. NORTHERN KNIGHTS Round 7 – Saturday, May 19, 10amRAMS Arena, Craigieburn In the first game of the round, the sixth placed […]
