Bottom agers grasp opportunity
With the Under 18 Championship getting underway last weekend, spots in the TAC Cup teas have come about. This means it is a great opportunity for some of the bottom agers to get some experience playing a TAC Cup before they may get some consistent game time next year. It was evident to see that […]
Upsets galore in Division One championships opening round
UPSETS & BLOWOUTS were the story of the opening round in the Under 18 Division One championship. The two highly touted teams the Allies and Vic Country both suffered at the hands of their home opposition, both being comfortably defeated. South Australia kicked the carnival off against the championships newest side the Allies on Saturday. […]
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 […]
Vic Metro trial notes
The Vic Metro trials were held on Saturday at Ikon Park and Matt Balmer was there to give you an insight to how everyone played. Find notes and stats on the event pages by clicking on the links below. Game 1 Vic Metro v Tasmania Game 2 Vic Metro v Northern Territory Notes and stats […]
NAB AFL Academy v Geelong VFL match preview
Once again the NAB AFL Academy will give fans another opportunity to showcase the best prospects in the lead up to the 2016 draft. This time they face the Geelong VFL team on Saturday at 3pm at Simonds Stadium. The cats will be going flat out in preparation for their first clash next week against the Northern […]
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: Sam Weideman
Sam Weideman Eastern Ranges Height: 196 cm Weight: 91 kg Position: Key forward Strengths: Overhead marking, one on one contests, high ceiling, strength Weaknesses: High risk, struggles to make a consistent impact, poor set shot kick, average athlete Player comparison: Joe Daniher First year projection: Long-term prospect Kicking: Average Marking: Elite Endurance: Below average Speed: Average […]
Vic Country celebrate division one title
Photo courtesy of TAC Cup. Division one under 18 championships review: The NAB AFL Under 18 Championships were completed on Thursday. Here is a review from the carnival, that saw Vic Country take out the title for the first time since 2010. Vic Country Finished: First, six wins 24 points 166.5% MVP: Josh Schache Leading […]
Under 18 National Championships: Round five wrap
Photo courtesy of AFL Victoria. Vic Country 4.2 5.3 10.5 11.6 72 South Australia 1.0 5.2 5.5 9.7 61 VC Goals: Schache 6, Ainsworth 3, Simpkin, McKay VC Best: Schache, Weitering, Nyuon, Mathieson, Ainsworth, McKay SA Goals: Allen […]
South Australia outrun Vic Metro
South Australia 4.4 7.8 9.13 13.15 (93) Vic Metro 0.3 2.4 6.4 10.8 (68) South Australia goals: Markov 5, Redman 3, Allen 2, Milera, Combe, Nunn. Vic Metro goals: Houston 4, Matera 2, Silvagni, Crocker, Answerth, […]
