Draft Central Power Rankings: July 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 was the case last year, on the first Monday […]
Scouting notes: Vic Country vs. Western Australia
AFTER releasing our team notes on the Allies and South Australian match last night, we had a number of writers take a look at the Vic Country and Western Australia match. Scott Dougan, James Goller and Callum Thomson watched the Vic Country side closely, while Peter Williams and Lenny Fogliani took notes on the West Australian team. Vic Country vs. Western Australia Vic Country: […]
Scouting notes: Vic Country vs. Vic Metro
VIC Metro triumphed over Vic Country in their third round clash of the National Under 18 Championships. We had six people taking notes on the game, with Craig Byrnes, Scott Dougan and Peter Williams covering Vic Country, and Cameron Ross, Ed Pascoe and Michael Alvaro taking a look at Vic Metro. Here are their opinion-based […]
Metro surge on despite Country challenge
VIC Metro has kept its unbeaten streak at the 2018 National AFL Under 18 Championships alive after surviving a late scare to overcome rivals Vic Country by 26 points at the MCG yesterday. Vic Metro booted the first three goals of the game, including two to Sandringham Dragons captain Bailey Smith, before Geelong Falcons duo […]
Scouting Notes: National U18 Championships – Round 2
IT was the second round of the National AFL Under 18 Championships and we watched the Allies go down to Vic Metro and South Australia claim a home win over Vic Country. We noted down some of the players that caught our eye on the day. Allies vs. Vic Metro By: Ed Pascoe Allies: #10 […]
South Australia secure hard fought victory against gutsy Vic Country
SOUTH Australia has continued its great start to the 2018 AFL Under-18 Championships with a solid victory over Victoria Country in round two’s match-up. Once more Jack Lukosius was at his brilliant match winning best, as the potential number one draft pick kicked three goals and dominated his opponent across the ground in the 27 point win […]
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 […]
Team Selection: National Under 18 Championships – Round 2
THREE undefeated teams take to the field in Round 2 of the National Under 18 Championships, with South Australia facing Round 1 losers Vic Country, and the Allies hosting Vic Metro. A number of teams have been bolstered with the return of big names such as Nick Blakey, Riley Bowman and Jack Bytel set to play […]
Team Selection: TAC Cup – Round 9
ANOTHER round, another five games of TAC Cup action to take place, with the Sandringham Dragons and Eastern Ranges game postponed until June 30. The five games have plenty of changes as school football returns and the National Championships continue, over the weekend. GEELONG FALCONS v. WESTERN JETS Round 9 – Saturday, June 16, 11am […]
Team of the Week: TAC Cup – Round 8
NOW that Round 8 is completely done and dusted, AFL Draft Central looks back across the six games and names its TAC Cup Team of the Week for Round 8. It was spread across two weekends, but there are certainly a lot of fresh faces in the 22, with many players rested for Vic Metro […]