State leagues junior football wrap
In a new feature article for Bound For Glory News, we review the junior footballers playing across the county outside the TAC Cup competition. While much of the talent could be found in the SANFL, there have also been a few impressing in the WAFL and NEAFL who could get a look-in at the AFL […]
TAC Cup wrap: Round 12 review
Calder Cannons 9.7 (61) Dandenong Stingrays 9.14 (68) Calder goals: T. Condon 2, T. Wallis, A. Barba, T. Young, J. Murphy, T. Gawthrop, J. Flower, D. Tarczon. Dandenong goals: J. Freeman 3, C. MacHaya, M. Poholke, J. Battle, D. Warke, J. Di Pasquale, L. McKay Calder best: T. Wallis, T. Condon, J. Flower, B. Laguda, A. Barba. Dandenong […]
Vic Country celebrate division one title
Photo courtesy of TAC Cup. Division one under 18 championships review: The NAB AFL Under 18 Championships were completed on Thursday. Here is a review from the carnival, that saw Vic Country take out the title for the first time since 2010. Vic Country Finished: First, six wins 24 points 166.5% MVP: Josh Schache Leading […]
Pioneers’ Tardrew leads field in BFGN Rising Stars Medal
With seven rounds to go, the Bound For Glory News Rising Stars Medal leaderboard is starting to take shape. A total of 191 players have received votes in matches across the first 11 rounds, with three players above 20 votes and a further 29 players in double figure votes. Bendigo Pioneers have not had a […]
The 30 to Watch: Post-championships edition
Photo courtesy of TAC Cup 1. Joshua Schache – Vic Country (199 cm, 96 kg key forward) Schache has to be considered the number one pick by now – partly due to performance and partly due to position. If Schache is still considered a top three prospect come draft time, with Carlton, Brisbane and potentially Gold […]
2015 Player Profile: Dan Houston
Dan Houston Oakleigh Chargers Height: 187 cm Weight: 83 kg Position: Key forward/third tall/utility Strengths: Overhead marking, set shots, vision and crumbing Weaknesses: Undersized, flexibility, tackling and forward pressure. Player comparison: Mark LeCras First-year output: Long-term prospect Kicking: Average Marking: Excellent Endurance: Above average Speed: Average Statistics: Oakleigh Chargers (TAC Cup) – five games, 9.6 kicks, 5.2 handballs, 15 disposals, […]
2015 Draft Profile: Jade Gresham
Jade Gresham Northern Knights Height: 177 cm Weight: 74 kg Strengths: Intelligence, leadership, accumulator, endurance Weaknesses: Speed, hurt factor Player comparison: Dion Prestia First year impact: Near future prospect (may play between 5-10 games in year one) Kicking: Average Marking: Average Endurance: Above average Speed: Average Statistics: Northern Knights averages (TAC Cup) – seven games, 23 kicks, 10 handballs, 33 disposals, 71 per cent efficiency, 7.3 marks, […]
TAC Cup wrap: Round 10 review
Geelong Falcons 10.11 (71) Tasmania 10.11 (71) Geelong goals: Z. Zdybel 3, B. Blair 2, B. Remmos 2, D. Schilder , K. Higgins , H. Kershaw Tasmania goals: M. Rainbird 3, K. Lovell 2, M. Hibberd , J. Crossin , C. Brown , N. Dodge , L. Smith Geelong best: Z. Zdybel, H. Kol, L. […]
The 10 division two players to watch in the championships
Division two this year shapes up to be an excellent contest. Tasmania this year come to the party with a few more ready made and draftable players, and should provide a real contest to New South Wales and Queensland. The Northern Territory are also sending an improved lineup, however likely not improved enough to win […]
TAC Cup wrap: Round nine review
Queensland 14.10 (94) Oakleigh Chargers 13.8 (86) Queensland goals: W. Buzza 5, C. Filewood 3, D. Budarick 2, C. Wagner 2, J. Allison, J. Brown. Oakleigh goals: J. Ridley 6, T. Phillips 2, D. Beddison, K. Latu-Green, M. Young, J. Corboy, M. Jackson. Queensland best: W. Buzza, E. Hipwood, J. Joyce, D. Budarick, C. Filewood, D. Watson Oakleigh […]
