Player focus: Six players whose draft stocks increased during the U18 Championships
After the Division One Under 18 Championships saw the two teams widely thought to have been the most talented instead finish last, a number of outside prospects have suddenly shot into draft calculations. Vic Metro were undefeated through the carnival, whilst their home town rivals Vic Country were unable to win a game. Here are six […]
Matt Balmer’s July Power Rankings
In an AFL Draft Central feature, AFL Draft analyst Matt Balmer will update his Power Rankings on the first Monday of every month. The National Under 18s Championships concluded on Wednesday with many players putting their hand up for selection in late November. Some have improved their draft stocks, while others have slid down the order with average carnivals. You can read […]
Taranto torments WA as Metro win the Under 18 championships
Vic Metro claimed the Under 18 championships for the first time since 2012, with a 23-point win over Western Australia at Simonds Stadium today. Metro led from start to finish and were just too strong for the travelling team. Tim Taranto starred with 24 disposals and a goal, making it the second game down at […]
Vic Metro steal the points off SA with come from behind win
A HUGE come from behind victory saw Vic Metro claim their second win for the Division One Under 18 championship. Trailing by 35-points at the final break, an inspiring effort from Oakleigh Charger Pat Kerr saw him kick four goals in 10 minutes to get Vic Metro back into the contest. Two late goals to Sandringham […]
2016 Division One championships preview
The Division One Under 18 Championships kick off tomorrow in Western Australia. In a different format to the previous editions, there is one less round whilst the ‘Allies’ will join the competition in the pursuit of the converted title. You can find out more about the Allies here. Vic Country are once again strong and are […]
