Matt Balmer’s 2015 Phantom Draft
With the minutes ticking down until the first name is called out on draft night, here is my final phantom draft for 2015. Despite the draft being labelled as weak, there are still quality players in the top 30 picks. Expect many clubs to pass on the night, with around 60 picks to be used […]
2015 Draft Profile: Kieran Collins
Kieran Collins (Dandenong Stingrays) Height: 194 cm Weight: 100 kg Position: Key defender Player comparison: Daniel Talia Strengths: One-on-ones, strength, decision making Weaknesses: Offensive impact, speed First year impact: High Kieran Collins is best known as the other tall defender next to number one pick Jacob Weitering, but he is so much more than that. […]
Jourdan Canil’s Phantom Draft
The AFL national draft is almost upon us. This year, I’ve tried to make this is most accurate phantom draft possible, so there’s only around 60 live picks as well as rookie upgrades and passes, so fans can have a clear idea of what their team will do. 1. Carlton – Jacob Weitering Club: Dandenong Stingrays Position: Key […]
The 10 draft prospects you shouldn’t be sleeping on
1. Sam Weideman Weideman is perhaps the second most established key forward in this draft. He has missed much of the year with an injury and he may not be ready to test at his peak for the combine either. When you are not playing, people almost seem to forget about you. Weideman is clearly […]
TAC Cup week three finals preview: Dandenong Stingrays vs. Eastern Ranges
In the first match of preliminary final weekend, Dandenong Stingrays take on Eastern Ranges from 11am at Ikon Park. Dandenong Stingrays earned a week off after defeating the Murray Bushrangers by a goal in the qualifying final a fortnight ago, while Eastern Ranges managed to shock the Geelong Falcons last week with a dominating performance. […]
The 30 to Watch: Post-championships edition
Photo courtesy of TAC Cup 1. Joshua Schache – Vic Country (199 cm, 96 kg key forward) Schache has to be considered the number one pick by now – partly due to performance and partly due to position. If Schache is still considered a top three prospect come draft time, with Carlton, Brisbane and potentially Gold […]
