AFL Bloodlines: Each club dissected
Ever wondered how the stars of yesteryear’s offspring are travelling? AFL Bloodlines dissects the TAC Cup players whose connections stem to both current and former AFL players, whether they are sons, nephews, brothers, cousins or uncles of past or present AFL players, coaches or board members. Geelong Falcons Most notably, Hugh Goddard, the cousin of […]
Rising Stars coverage kicking off in 2014
After a successful 2013 TAC Cup season, the Rising Stars team is back again to provide the most comprehensive coverage of the under 18 competition. Last year Bound For Glory News gave readers weekend wraps of the TAC Cup as well as telling interviews, player profiles and statistical data not provided anywhere else. This year […]
The five gamebreakers you must keep an eye on
There is one simple fact about the 2013 draft – you cannot deny the amount of dangerous players who were taken. Players with explosive skills who change the game instantly were almost common in last year’s draft class. Ben Lennon, Jay Kennedy-Harris and Mitch Honeychurch are the type that come to mind. In 2014, the […]
2013 Draft Profile: Alex Spencer
Alex Spencer (Sandringham Dragons) Height: 193cm Weight: 83kg Position: Key Defender Player Comparison: Tayte Pears Strengths: Rebounding, solid one on one, marking Weaknesses: Strength, project player Alex Spencer is one of the three key defender types from Sandringham whom are likely to get drafted. Alongside Kurt Heatherly and Lachlan Richie, the trio work hard off their […]
2013 Draft Profile: Sam Bennett
Sam Bennett (North Ballarat Rebels) Height: 189 cm Weight: 79 kg Position: Rotating half back flank/wing Player comparison: Marley Williams Strengths: Agility, game sense, willingness to learn and improve Weaknesses: Lacks experience, inconsistent He may be touted as one of the surprise inclusions of the national draft combine, however in a competition as cut-throat as […]
Lewis Taylor wins inaugural Rising Stars Medal
Geelong Falcons young gun and top ten hopeful Lewis Taylor has taken out the inaugural Bound For Glory News Rising Stars Medal. Despite playing just 10 matches due to AIS and Vic Country commitments, Taylor managed to hold off the likes of Eastern Ranges’ Christian Petracca, Western Jets’ David Iaccarino and Gippsland Power’s Josh Scott. […]
Matt Boag: The unknown one
As the Geelong Falcons bowed out in the finals after a shock loss to Eastern Ranges, the side that had been dominant all year was forced to reflect on what went wrong. One man who sat on the sidelines after missing the finals was midfielder/forward Matthew Boag. Chances are, most people who have been following […]
Matt Merlo: The consistent leader
Calder’s Matt Merlo is your uncompromising inside midfielder who is able to do his job every week and compliment the rest of the midfield. He captained the club to a preliminary final and was 20 minutes away from booking a place on the ground for the TAC Cup Grand Final. It wasn’t to be, but […]
No top ten pick? No worries: Hidden gems in the National Draft
Every year the AFL Trade and now Free Agency Period brings a certain sense of excitement amongst AFL clubs and fans. With the season done and dusted, every club goes back to square one in a bid to retain, alter or rejuvenate their list in an attempt to achieve their goals for the following season. […]
2013 Final Under 18s Power Rankings
The 2013 season is finished and this year’s draft crop have completed their testing so their fate is now up to the recruiters, with little for them to do that can change it. This makes it a great time to look back on the season and see who the best 100 players were according to […]
