NAB AFL Academy v Werribee Tigers VFL match preview
The NAB AFL Academy will give supporters a chance to see the top end talent of the 2016 draft in action, when they face Werribee’s VFL team on Friday night. The match begins at 4.35pm at the MCG before the Collingwood and Richmond clash. The academy travelled to America in January and spent time at the IMG […]
2015 Draft Profile: Mitchell Hibberd
Mitchell Hibberd (Tassie Mariners/Clarence) Height: 191 cm Weight: 85 kg Position: Medium Defender/Midfielder Strengths: Endurance, marking, foot skills, defensive acts, professionalism Weaknesses: Contested ball-winning, Body size Player comparison: Jack Crisp First year impact: Near future Kicking: Excellent Marking: Excellent Endurance: Elite Speed: Above average Statistics: Tassie Mariners (TAC Cup): three games, 13.3 kicks, […]
2015 Draft Profile: Kieran Lovell
Kieran Lovell Club: Kingston Tigers/Tassie Mariners Height: 174 cm Weight: 80 kg […]
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 […]
2014 Draft Profile: Tim Jones
Tim Jones (Tasmania) Height: 181 cm Weight: 78 kg Position: Midfielder Strengths: Contested ball winning, clearance work, leadership Weaknesses: Disposal efficiency Player comparison: Brad Sewell Tim Jones isn’t a name too many were familiar with before this year’s championships, but a stellar tournament from the hard-nosed midfielder has seen him rocket into draft contention. With […]
TAC Cup wrap: Round 15
Geelong Falcons 16.4 (100) defeated Eastern Ranges 14.11 (95) Geelong goals: T. Miles 5, J. Carlin 4, M. Augerinos 2, A. Christensen, B. Beardsell, B. Blair, J. Nelson, H. Smith. Eastern goals: Goal Kickers: B. Hardwick 8, C. Petracca 3, S. Weideman 2, L. Wilson. Geelong best: T. Miles, M. Augerinos, A. Christensen, J. Nelson, R. Mathieson, D. Parish. […]
2013 Draft Profile: Jake Kolodjashnij
Jake Kolodjashnij (Launceston) Height: 192 cm Weight: 88 kg Position: Key Defender Player Comparison: Cale Hooker Strengths: Rebounding, link-up player, versatility Weaknesses: Not a great shut-down player, disposal needs work Jake Kolodjashnij is one of the better key defenders from this draft, but he’s unique in the way he plays the game. He’s offensively minded […]
2013 Draft Profile: Toby Nankervis
Toby Nankervis (North Launceston) Height: 199 cm Weight: 100 kg Position: Ruck Player Comparison: Mark Jamar Strengths: Tapwork, strong mark, goal kicker Weaknesses: Vertical leap Nankervis basically popped up from nowhere to be the best ruck prospect this year, overtaking the likes of Michael Apeness, Agape Patolo and Jack Leslie. He was overlooked in the […]
2013 Draft Profile: Zac Webster
Zac Webster (Glenorchy) Height: 180 cm Weight: 71 kg Position: Midfield Player comparison: Dale Thomas Strengths: Speed, Skills, X-Factor Weaknesses: Consistency Zac Webster is a very unique prospect who has a lot of characteristics of his game to work with. He has the speed, the skills and the X-factor that will have plenty of AFL […]
