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State Leagues Preview: Key games across the board

STATE league football will continue over the weekend with plenty at stake for the teams involved. With some sides looking for their first win and others trying to keep themselves ahead of the pack, expect plenty of thrilling action this weekend. Victoria: The third round of VFL action kicks off this weekend with Collingwood taking […]

State Leagues Wrap: Teams rising after three rounds of action

THE 2021 season resumed around the national leagues on the weekend with plenty of blowouts and close contests. With three rounds of football in the bank, the contenders are starting to separate themselves from the pretenders. South Australia In the SANFL, North Adelaide claimed the biggest winning margin of the round as they defeated Norwood […]

State Leagues wrap: Contenders appear after two rounds

STATE League football continued across the country on the weekend, with plenty of teams recording back-to-back wins, while others look for improvement across the board following a disappointing first week. We take a look at the action in the QAFL, SANFL, TSL and WAFL across Round 2. QUEENSLAND: By: Peter Williams A couple of massive […]

State Leagues preview: QAFL’s first full round begins as other states go again for Round 2

IN a Draft Central first, we have streamlined a look across the nation with a number of state leagues coming back for Round 2 after a big opening round. Competitions in South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania and Queensland all take place over the weekend and we preview them all in one convenient preview. QUEENSLAND: The […]

Draft Central All-Star Team: Swan Districts

SWAN DISTRICTS’ All-Star Team of the AFL Draft era is another impressive one overall, with plenty of talent across the board, and a side that fans would love to see running around on the park. From contested marking talls, to athletic smalls and speedy midfielders, the Swans’ outfit is certainly one to marvel. THE TEAM: […]

2014 Draft Profile: Connor Blakely

Connor Blakely (Swan Districts) Height: 186 cm Weight: 81 kg Position: Midfielder Strengths: Inside ball winning, evasion Areas of improvement: Speed Player comparison: Callan Ward/Blake Acres A hard working inside midfielder, Connor Blakely’s inside work is more delicate, calculated and composed instead of the bash and crash style we’re beginning to see more of at […]