State Leagues wrap: Finals-bound sides make moves
THERE is a new leader in the Victorian Football League (VFL) and some rising challengers in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL) after full rounds of highly entertaining action over the weekend. The top of the tree looks settled down in the Tasmanian State League (TSL), while West Australian fans will have to wait […]
State league preview: Undefeated streaks at stake
With the weekend just around the corner, teams will begin their final preparation for a round of hard-fought football action across the states. Due to the interstate clash between South Australia and Western Australia on Saturday, the SANFL and WAFL will not hold any matches this weekend in their senior men’s division. Victoria: The VFL […]
State leagues preview: Pressure on undefeated sides
AS the weekend approaches, state leagues around the country prepare for another big round of footy. With high stakes across the board, don’t be surprised to see some thrilling contests. Victoria: The VFL will be holding less games this week, with eight teams set to have a bye this weekend as the competition breaks up […]
State Leagues Wrap: Weekend of thrillers
AS the weekend came to an end, so did a round of exciting football around the country. State leagues saw plenty of contests that came down to the wire, while other teams flexed their muscles with big wins. Victoria: VFL action kicked off on Thursday night with the Casey Demons’ big win over North Melbourne […]
2021 VFL Round 2 review: Southport wins battle of Queensland standalones
SOUTHPORT Sharks have overcome inaccuracy to post a 14-point victory over Aspley Hornets in the battle of the Queensland standalone teams at Fankhauser Reserve. Both sides won their respective Round 1 Victorian Football League (VFL) matches, so were coming in with good form. Despite having 19 more scoring shots throughout the match, the Sharks were […]
2021 VFL Round 1 review: Queensland teams make their mark
A NEW era and a new competition full of surprises saw a number of clubs from New South Wales and Queensland join the still rather oddly-named Victorian Football League (VFL), and the majority came away with the points. The four AFL-aligned clubs in the two northern states on the east coast joined the competition, with […]
Classic Contests: Menadue helps Jets hold off Ranges fightback
IF you are missing footy like we are, then let us somewhat salvage that with a look back in our series of Classic Contests. In today’s contest we look at one of the would-have-been Round 19 clashes in the NAB League this year between the Eastern Ranges and Western Jets. In this edition we wind […]
Draft Central All-Star Teams: Eastern Ranges
EASTERN Ranges’ All-Star side has a potent defence and strong midfield group which makes it a competitive outfit when comparing its best of the best at AFL level. With Sam Mitchell voted the Best Player of the AFL Era, he is one of 28 players to have reached the 100-game mark, though nine of those […]
VFL weekly wrap: Top-of-the-table thriller at Punt Rd goes Richmond’s way
RICHMOND cemented their place at the top of the Victorian Football League (VFL) ladder following a three-point victory over the Bombers in Round 8, while Collingwood returned to the winners list for the first time since Round 1. Collingwood 12.7 (79) defeated Box Hill 9.11 (65) The Magpies overturned a one-point deficit at three-quarter-time to […]
Who will the Demons draft?
Melbourne has some tough decisions to make. Several sources have said that the Demons are leaning towards Darcy Parish at pick three, while others believe they will select Charlie Curnow. Either way, it looks likely that the Demons will want a midfielder and a key forward. Pick five (originally pick three) The big fish: Sam Weideman […]
