Dragons fire through to prelims
SANDRINGHAM Dragons set up another meeting with Oakleigh, advancing to the NAB League preliminary finals with a 47-point win over Calder at Ikon Park. Remarkably, Sandringham only had three more scoring shots than their wasteful opponents in the 8.7 (65) to 1.12 (18) result, with their hard-working midfield getting well on top in indifferent conditions. […]
Scouting notes: NAB League Boys – Week 1 Finals
NAB League Boys finals action got underway over the weekend and we took a look at those players who received draft combine invitations as well as some bottom-age and 16-year-old prospects who impressed on the big stage. All notes are opinion-based of the individual writer. Northern Knights vs. Western Jets By: Ed Pascoe Northern: #5 […]
NAB League Boys 2019 Finals Series preview: Calder Cannons vs. Dandenong Stingrays
CALDER CANNONS (5th, 9-6) vs. DANDENONG STINGRAYS (8th, 6-8-1) Sunday September 1, 11:00am Ikon Park, Carlton North Match Preview: Knockout finals action hits Ikon Park on Sunday as Calder Cannons and Dandenong Stingrays put it all on the line in the first elimination final. While both sides have been wildly hard to predict throughout the […]
Caught the Eye: NAB League Boys – Wildcard Round
WHILE the wildcards lacked from a team sense, there were plenty of exciting players to have raised their stocks this week in the NAB League Boys Wildcard Round. In this edition of Caught the Eye, we shed light on some of the key performers for some sides, as well as others who showed glimpses of […]
Scouting Notes: NAB League Boys – Wildcard Round
THERE were no surprises this time in the NAB League Boys Wildcard Round, with every higher-ranked side progressing through to the finals. Despite final results, scores were close for a least a term in each game with the top-end talent from each side shining through in the end. We take a look at the outstanding […]
Cannons fire in final quarter escape over Devils
CALDER Cannons have executed the great escape with a heart-stopping six-point win over Tasmania Devils at RAMS Arena today. The Cannons managed to get in front when it counted, booting three goals to one in the final term to break away and secure the 9.9 (63) to 7.15 (57) win, as the Devils would rue […]
NAB League Boys weekend preview: Wildcard Round
IT is a big round of NAB League boys action this weekend, with the Wildcard Round getting underway at Preston, Craigieburn and Box Hill across two big days. There is no turning back for the losers, so for five teams, it is curtains on season 2019, while five others live to fight another day. SANDRINGHAM […]
2019 Draft Central NAB League Boys Team of the Year
OUR 2019 Draft Central NAB League Boys Team of the Year has officially been announced today, with 21 of the 24 players receiving five or more Team of the Week nominations this season. We placed a minimum of five NAB League Boys games, and at least four nominations to make the 24-player squad. A remarkable […]
Morrish Medal Preview: Tight contest predicted for 2019
IT is hard to pick a winner in this year’s Morrish Medal count which will take place on Sunday, with a number of potential draft prospects putting their hands up for the NAB League Boys’ top award. We will run through some of the key contenders from each side and our predictions. Bendigo Pioneers: The […]
2019 Draft Central NAB League Boys Team of the Year 48-player squad announced
DRAFT Central has announced its 2019 NAB League Boys Team of the Year squad today, with the final team and Second Team of the Year to be announced on Friday. The Draft Central NAB League Boys Team of the Year takes into account the top performers across the NAB League season, not incorporating any performances […]
