Young guns set to light up MCG
Photo courtesy of AFL Media. In what has recently become an annual tradition, the Australian Under 17s, comprised of bottom-age AFL AIS Academy players, are taking on the Allies – players from Division 2 states eligible for this year’s draft. In this year’s AFL Grand Final curtain raiser between the Australian Under 17s and the Allies, it […]
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. […]
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 […]
TAC Cup finals preview: Geelong Falcons
Make no mistake, the Geelong Falcons can win the premiership. They have the key forward in Patrick McCartin who borders on unstoppable. They have the in-and-under midfielders, the outside runners and the reliable defenders. There aren’t too many clubs that would trouble Geelong outside of Calder and Oakleigh. There’s a reason the Falcons finished third. […]
2014 Draft Profile: Hugh Goddard
Hugh Goddard (Geelong Falcons) Height: 195 cm Weight: 93 kg Position: Key defender/forward Strengths: Athleticism, versatility, booming kick Areas of improvement: Inconsistent Player comparison: Sam Day/Lachlan Keeffe Hugh Goddard is a top 10 pick who has dropped in draft consideration after being outed as a possible number one pick earlier in the year. There are a few […]
National Championships round three: Vic Metro vs Vic Country Game Notes
After the game was switched from Visy Park to Simonds Stadium earlier in the week, conditions couldn’t have been more perfect at Simonds Stadium with the sun shining and little to no wind to speak of for Round three of the 2014 NAB AFL National Championships. Metro came into the game without Peter Wright , Angus Brayshaw and […]
Draftee comparison: Goddard vs. McCartin vs. Wright
If you’ve ever looked at a group of names that the media suggest as the next big thing and wonder who they are, we’re here to give you a great insight into those names. In our first edition of draftee comparison, we look at the three Victorian talls that will dominate the headlines at this […]
AIS young guns up for VFL challenge
As each year begins, a new wave of up-and-coming talent head to the biggest stage of all, the MCG. It casts the hopefuls of the AFL’s future into a momentary spotlight, previewing the best of the Under 18s around Australia against Collingwood’s VFL side. The AIS Academy will showcase their 2014 talent tonight as a […]
2013 Draft Profile: Matt Scharenberg
Matt Scharenberg (Glenelg) Height: 190 cm Weight: 89 kg Position: Utility Player comparison: Brendon Goddard/Ben Reid Strengths: Decision making, overhead marking, positioning, versatility Weaknesses: Unknown in terms of tagging, not elite in any one category Matt Scharenberg is one of the most interesting prospects in a number of years. If players were selected by ability […]
2013 Draft Profile: Daniel McStay
Daniel McStay (Eastern Ranges) Height: 193 cm Weight: 83 kg Position: Defender/Midfielder Player comparison: Tyson Goldsack (Better disposal) Strengths: Athleticism, Disposal, Versatility Weaknesses: Strength Daniel McStay is a valuable prospect in the 2013 National Draft because unlike many players he has the ability to play as a key defender or a tall wingman, something very […]
