Weekend That Was – Round 3
ROUND 3 started off with a shock result, as Oakleigh Chargers knocked off the previously unbeaten Eastern Ranges in a grand final rematch. Despite going in as favourites, Eastern went down by 16 points after leading by a point at half-time. Oakleigh’s Lachlan Walker continued his fantastic early season form with 31 disposals, three marks, […]
Dragons get up after stiff resistance from Bushrangers
Photo courtesy of Josh Choveaux and our friends at TAC Cup Radio. Sandringham Dragons 12.10 (82) def Murray Bushrangers 10.13 (73) Sandringham ran away with the elimination final win after a thrilling four quarter effort from both teams. Tom Wilkinson was the star for the Dragons, with an early goal setting the tone. His two […]
2014 Draft Profile: Ed Vickers-Willis
Ed Vickers-Willis (Sandringham Dragons) Height: 190 cm Weight: 84 kg Position: Midfielder / Utility Strengths: Versatility, consistency, clean disposal Areas for Improvement: Offensive game, goal kicking Player Comparison: Shaun Burgoyne Ed Vickers-Willis is the prototypical tall midfielder. He has a strong body, can play both inside and out as well as being a clean user […]
TAC Cup review: Round two
Northern Knights 18.8 (116) defeated Calder Cannons 15.12 (102) Northern goals: K. Langford 5, R. McKenzie 3, L. Hunt 3, K. Malone 2, M. Perry 2, J. Castagna, S. Peet, J. Perry Calder goals: P. Wright 5, A. Christensen 2, J. Cauchi 2, T. Miller 2, J. Foster, L. Cavanagh, X. Dimasi, Z. Wunhym Northern […]
TAC Cup: Metro round one review
Sandringham Dragons 14.8 (92) defeated Eastern Ranges 11.11 (77) GOALS: Sandringham Dragons: Dear 3, Spencer 3, Vicker0s-Willis, Brayshaw, Barker, Clayton, Maynard, Langdon, Grace, Gogis. Eastern Ranges: Traynor 4, Petracca 3, Wilson 2, Sheridan-Ferrie, Weideman. BEST: Sandringham Dragons: Brayshaw, Wilkinson, Barker, Spencer, Vickers-Willis, Dear Eastern Ranges: Petracca, Kift, Nielson, Sheridan-Ferrie, Traynor, Wilson Sandringham overcame a slow start and […]
2013 Draft Profile: Tom Langdon
Tom Langdon (Sandringham Dragons) Height: 188 cm Weight: 84 kg Position: Outside Midfielder/ Utility Player Comparison: Leigh Montagna Strengths: Accumulates the ball, good leader, AFL ready body Weaknesses: Poor kick Langdon has had a pretty solid year as a 19 year old. He’s played well in his time at the Dragons and has played four […]
2013 Draft Profile: Max Hayes
Max Hayes (Sandringham Dragons) Height: 191 cm Weight: 86 kg Position: Key Forward Player comparison: Jack Watts Strengths: Marking, positioning, goal kicking Weaknesses: Consistency, versatility Max Hayes is one player that will be very interesting to watch transition at AFL level. He has the right characteristics to become a really good player but at times […]
2013 Draft Profile: Nathan Freeman
Nathan Freeman (Sandringham Dragons) Height: 181 cm Weight: 85 kg Position: Midfielder Player Comparison: Patrick Dangerfield Strengths: Clearances, Breakaway speed, Leadership Weaknesses: Opposite foot disposal Nathan Freeman is a player who has cemented his spot as a top 20 draft prospect over the course of the season. Freeman is one of the best clearance players […]
2013 Draft Profile: Christian Salem
Christian Salem (Sandringham Dragons) Height: 182 cm Weight: 83 kg Position: Midfielder Player comparison: Scott Pendlebury/Dustin Martin Strengths: Disposal, Strength, Vision, Endurance Weaknesses: Consistency, Ball Getting Christian Salem is one of the most unique talents in the draft pool this year. He combines the rare ‘time and space’ quality that Scott Pendlebury possesses, while also […]
Christian Salem is all business
Christian Salem is all business- on and off the field. The Sandringham Dragon’s midfield dynamo might not be too sure what he wants to study next year, but something in business is an option he’s considering. Yet it’s the business he gets down to on the footy field that has made draft experts draw comparisons […]
