Dual-sport gun Will Sutherland knocks back football
PROMISING elite dual-sports athlete Will Sutherland has turned his back on a football career deciding to pursue a promising cricket career. The son of Cricket Australia CEO James Sutherland told Vic Metro officials this morning of his hard decision. Sutherland released a statement today declaring it had been an “incredibly tough” call to choose cricket […]
2017 Under 18 All-Australia team announced
THE Under 18 Championships have come and gone, with Vic Metro claiming back-to-back titles after winning three of their four games. In no surprise, Metro dominate the 23-man squad, headlined by possible no.1 pick Cameron Rayner who is one of nine Metro players included. West Australia key forward Oscar Allen, the winner of the Larke Medal for […]
Scouting notes: Vic Metro vs. Allies
THE ALLIES pulled off one of the biggest upsets in the 2017 NAB AFL Under 18 Championships, defeating Vic Metro in their final game of the carnival at Simonds Stadium on Wednesday. VIC METRO VS. ALLIES MATCH REPORT Matt Balmer’s scouting notes: Vic Metro: #5 Patrick Naish – Had 26 disposals but made some bad […]
Allies stun Vic Metro in final U18 clash
THE ALLIES have pulled off a stunning last quarter comeback defeating Vic Metro in the dying moments at Simonds Stadium on Wednesday. Vic Metro looked to have sealed the game when Cam Rayner put through a set shot goal, but with under two minutes to play Allies’ midfielder Zac Bailey burst forward out of the stoppage […]
Scouting notes: Vic Metro vs. South Australia
VIC METRO’s star talent was far too good for South Australia, running out comfortable winners with a handful of players putting their hand up for no.1 honours. VIC METRO VS. SOUTH AUSTRALIA MATCH REPORT Matt Balmer’s scouting notes: Vic Metro: #3 Ethan Penrith – Was a tackling machine in the defensive 50 laying a game-high […]
Possible no.1 picks standout in Vic Metro victory
TALENTED Vic Metro teenagers have pressed their case for the number one pick in the fourth round of the NAB AFL Under 18 Championships. Vic Metro’s seven-goal opening quarter was sheer dominance, running out winners by 67-points against South Australia at Etihad Stadium on Friday. Possible no.1 picks Will Sutherland and Cameron Rayner were damaging […]
Bottom-age star Ian Hill leads WA to third win
BOTTOM-AGER Ian Hill has led Western Australia to their third win of the NAB AFL Under 18 Championships with a strong performance up forward at Etihad Stadium on Friday. The 17 year-old showed off his speed in the attacking half, collecting 24 disposals helping Western Australia to a 29-point win over Vic Country in their […]
Seb Williams hoping to follow in Dashing Don’s footsteps
RED and blue has coursed through Seb Williams’ veins since the day he was born. He never met his grandfather Don, who passed away in 1995; but the former Melbourne Football Club Team of the Century member has left a lasting impression on Williams and his family. Seb Williams has fine pedigree, with Don playing […]
U18 Championships: Round 4 teams
ROUND FOUR of the NAB AFL U18 Championships continues on Friday, with teams converging on Etihad Stadium. All five squads have been reduced to 25 players for the final two rounds, with all games to be streamed live on Fox Footy. Vic Country will clash with Western Australia at 2.10pm on Friday, with Vic Metro […]
Scouting notes: Vic Metro vs. Vic Country
VIC METRO continued their undefeated start to the NAB AFL Under 18 Championships with a 22-point win over Vic Country on Saturday. Led by midfielders Charlie Constable and Cameron Rayner, as well as Richmond father-son prospect Patrick Naish, Vic Metro were too good for their rivals in front of a healthy crowd at Punt Road […]
