{"id":32089,"date":"2018-03-22T15:04:16","date_gmt":"2018-03-22T04:04:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.afldraftcentral.com.au\/?p=32089"},"modified":"2021-10-06T06:29:43","modified_gmt":"2021-10-05T20:29:43","slug":"tac-cup-preview-dandenong-stingrays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/2018\/03\/22\/tac-cup-preview-dandenong-stingrays\/","title":{"rendered":"TAC Cup preview: Dandenong Stingrays"},"content":{"rendered":"

DANDENONG Stingrays are one of the strongest sides coming into season 2018. Last year they had six players drafted, including three in the first round with Luke Davies-Uniacke<\/strong> (North Melbourne), Hunter Clark<\/strong> (St Kilda) and Aiden Bonar<\/strong> (GWS) all selected – two of which will play their first AFL games this weekend. Others that were drafted include draft bolter Tom De Koning<\/strong> (Carlton), Oscar Clavarino<\/strong> (St Kilda) and Tom Murphy<\/strong> (North Melbourne).<\/p>\n

In terms of top-end talent, very few teams compare, especially considering they have four genuine key position players who took part in the AFL AIS Academy camp in Darwin. Twins Stephen<\/strong> and Matthew Cumming<\/strong> did not play a game last year but have impressed with a huge off-season, joining Bailey Williams<\/strong> and Riley Bowman<\/strong> as tall timber set to assist them across the ground. Bowman played 10 games in 2017, while Williams managed 18 to be a strong target up forward when Bowman was rucking.<\/p>\n

But it is not just the key position players where Dandenong has depth, the likes of Sam Fletcher<\/strong> and Mitch Riordan<\/strong> lead a host of players that give the Stingrays plenty of optimism about the season ahead. Heading forward, the dangerous Jai Nanscawen<\/strong> (Averaged 1.7 goals per game in 2017) is always a threat and the classy midfielder in Will Hamill<\/strong> is likely to shine in his top-age year. Throw in the likes of Campbell Hustwaite<\/strong> (12 games) and Finlay Bayne<\/strong> (10 games) and the team has some serious depth. One player who did not get a chance to show his wares last season is Aaron Darling<\/strong>, whose season was derailed by a knee reconstruction. The elite kick missed the entire 2017 season and never got to follow-on from his bottom-age year given the AFL AIS Academy member was highly touted.<\/p>\n

Others who became regulars last season in the Stingrays side were 19 year-olds Angus Patterson<\/strong> (20 games) and\u00a0Lachlan Young<\/strong> (17), as well as Jamie Plumridge<\/strong> (16) and Jai Taylor<\/strong> (12). An excitement machine who just needs to find consistency is Toby Bedford<\/strong>, who with time could become a really valuable contributor. With a number of bottom-agers coming through the side, it is hard to find many weaknesses in the Stingrays line-up and you get the feeling they will be a great team to watch in 2018.<\/p>\n

2017 Stats:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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2017 Summary:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Dandenong Stingrays’ start to 2017 could best be described as a yo-yo. They broke even in the first 10 games, taking until round 10 to notch up consecutive wins. They continued their form with three more victories – against Western Jets, Calder Cannons and Northern Knights. They dropped a game to Gippsland Power, before storming home to win three of the last four games and reach the finals.<\/p>\n

In the elimination final, the Stingrays looked down and out, but a superior performance from guns Luke Davies-Uniacke and Hunter Clark hauled them back from a mammoth deficit to run over the top of Eastern Ranges in a fantastic 13-point win. Unfortunately for the Stingrays, eventual premiers Geelong Falcons proved too good the following week, going down by 39 points at Simonds Stadium in the preliminary final.<\/p>\n

2018 Snapshot:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Dandenong staff, players and families will get a great tour of the state in the opening month, travelling to five different venues in five rounds. The Stingrays kick-off their campaign at GMHBA Stadium this Sunday, followed by a clash in Morwell against the Gippsland Power in round two. The Country Triple Header occurs in round three which pits the Stingrays against the GWV Rebels, before a home game at Shepley Oval and a short trip down the Princes Highway to Warrawee Park.<\/p>\n

Dandenong plays six games at Shepley Oval and two further matches at Skybus Stadium in Frankston. After their early three road trips, the Stingrays make just one trip to a country region – to face the Falcons at Mars Stadium on August 18.<\/p>\n

2018 Fixture:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Dandenong Stingrays 2018<\/h4>\n\t\t
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Date<\/th>Game<\/th>Time\/Results<\/th>Venue<\/th>Article<\/th>\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t<\/thead>\n\t\t\t
2018-03-25 14:00:33<\/date>March 25, 2018<\/a><\/td>\"\"<\/span> \"\"<\/span> Geelong Falcons vs Dandenong Stingrays<\/a><\/td>47 - 100<\/a><\/td>
Gmhba Stadium<\/div><\/td>
Recap<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
2018-03-30 13:30:45<\/date>March 30, 2018<\/a><\/td>\"\"<\/span> \"\"<\/span> Gippsland Power vs Dandenong Stingrays<\/a><\/td>52 - 76<\/a><\/td>
Morwell Recreational Reserve<\/div><\/td>
Recap<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
2018-04-07 12:30:15<\/date>April 7, 2018<\/a><\/td>\"\"<\/span> \"\"<\/span> Dandenong Stingrays vs GWV Rebels<\/a><\/td>133 - 35<\/a><\/td>
Queen Elizabeth Oval<\/div><\/td>
Recap<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
2018-04-22 12:30:10<\/date>April 22, 2018<\/a><\/td>\"\"<\/span> \"\"<\/span> Dandenong Stingrays vs Western Jets<\/a><\/td>167 - 41<\/a><\/td>
Shepley Oval<\/div><\/td>
Recap<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
2018-04-28 13:45:51<\/date>April 28, 2018<\/a><\/td>\"\"<\/span> \"\"<\/span> Oakleigh Chargers vs Dandenong Stingrays<\/a><\/td>72 - 66<\/a><\/td>
Warrawee Park<\/div><\/td>
Recap<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
2018-05-12 14:00:16<\/date>May 12, 2018<\/a><\/td>\"\"<\/span> \"\"<\/span> Dandenong Stingrays vs Eastern Ranges<\/a><\/td>91 - 39<\/a><\/td>
Shepley Oval<\/div><\/td>
Recap<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
2018-05-19 15:00:43<\/date>May 19, 2018<\/a><\/td>\"\"<\/span> \"\"<\/span> Murray Bushrangers vs Dandenong Stingrays<\/a><\/td>87 - 109<\/a><\/td>
Highgate Recreation Reserve<\/div><\/td>
Recap<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
2018-06-03 10:45:15<\/date>June 3, 2018<\/a><\/td>\"\"<\/span> \"\"<\/span> Dandenong Stingrays vs Sandringham Dragons<\/a><\/td>105 - 28<\/a><\/td>
Shepley Oval<\/div><\/td>
Recap<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
2018-06-16 14:15:42<\/date>June 16, 2018<\/a><\/td>\"\"<\/span> \"\"<\/span> Dandenong Stingrays vs Oakleigh Chargers<\/a><\/td>95 - 40<\/a><\/td>
Shepley Oval<\/div><\/td>
Recap<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
2018-06-23 13:00:42<\/date>June 23, 2018<\/a><\/td>\"\"<\/span> \"\"<\/span> Dandenong Stingrays vs GWV Rebels<\/a><\/td>106 - 47<\/a><\/td>
Shepley Oval<\/div><\/td>
Recap<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
2018-07-07 14:00:11<\/date>July 7, 2018<\/a><\/td>\"\"<\/span> \"\"<\/span> Dandenong Stingrays vs Geelong Falcons<\/a><\/td>115 - 37<\/a><\/td>
Shepley Oval<\/div><\/td>
Recap<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
2018-07-21 13:00:15<\/date>July 21, 2018<\/a><\/td>\"\"<\/span> \"\"<\/span> Dandenong Stingrays vs Bendigo Pioneers<\/a><\/td>111 - 45<\/a><\/td>
Shepley Oval<\/div><\/td>
Recap<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
2018-07-29 11:30:53<\/date>July 29, 2018<\/a><\/td>\"\"<\/span> \"\"<\/span> Calder Cannons vs Dandenong Stingrays<\/a><\/td>42 - 82<\/a><\/td>
Highgate Recreation Reserve<\/div><\/td>
Recap<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
2018-08-04 14:00:40<\/date>August 4, 2018<\/a><\/td>\"\"<\/span> \"\"<\/span> Northern Knights vs Dandenong Stingrays<\/a><\/td>50 - 67<\/a><\/td>
Preston City Oval<\/div><\/td>
Recap<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
2018-08-18 12:30:13<\/date>August 18, 2018<\/a><\/td>\"\"<\/span> \"\"<\/span> Geelong Falcons vs Dandenong Stingrays<\/a><\/td>37 - 55<\/a><\/td>
Mars Stadium<\/div><\/td>
Recap<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
2018-08-25 10:30:50<\/date>August 25, 2018<\/a><\/td>\"\"<\/span> \"\"<\/span> Dandenong Stingrays vs Sandringham Dragons<\/a><\/td>93 - 46<\/a><\/td>
Trevor Barker Oval<\/div><\/td>
Recap<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
2018-09-08 12:00:04<\/date>September 8, 2018<\/a><\/td>\"\"<\/span> \"\"<\/span> Dandenong Stingrays vs GWV Rebels<\/a><\/td>134 - 24<\/a><\/td>
Ikon Park<\/div><\/td>
Recap<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
2018-09-15 11:30:04<\/date>September 15, 2018<\/a><\/td>\"\"<\/span> \"\"<\/span> Dandenong Stingrays vs Sandringham Dragons<\/a><\/td>95 - 53<\/a><\/td>
Ikon Park<\/div><\/td>
Recap<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
2018-09-22 12:05:43<\/date>September 22, 2018<\/a><\/td>\"\"<\/span> \"\"<\/span> Dandenong Stingrays vs Oakleigh Chargers<\/a><\/td>80 - 74<\/a><\/td>
Ikon Park<\/div><\/td>
Recap<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\t\t\t<\/tbody>\n\t\t<\/table>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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