Draft Central All-Star Team: Tasmania
TASMANIA has produced plenty of talented AFL stars over the years, with the Apple Isle more than deserving of its own elite level team. In this All-Star Team of the AFL Era, Draft Central gives fans an idea of what an all-Tasmanian side could have looked like, granted with players across the past three decades. […]
Team Building 101: From Tiger Turmoil to Tiger Time
REIGNING premier Richmond has historically been poor at team-building and drafting. From the mid-2000s until the mid-2010s, Richmond’s record of drafting players was horrific. Richmond supporters who are “twenty-something” or older, will remember the constant “trolling” by opposition supporters through this period. The most infamous draft decision, being the selection of Richard Tambling at pick […]
Tasmania weekly wrap: AFL CEO visits state, outlines future direction
THIS week in Tasmanian football has seen the AFL Chief Executive Officer (CEO) visit the Apple Isle to address the current state of Tasmanian football while a number of Tasmanian AFL players have been named for the first round of the AFL season. Meanwhile Tarryn Thomas will have a chance to play for North Melbourne’s […]
2013 Draft Profile: Toby Nankervis
Toby Nankervis (North Launceston) Height: 199 cm Weight: 100 kg Position: Ruck Player Comparison: Mark Jamar Strengths: Tapwork, strong mark, goal kicker Weaknesses: Vertical leap Nankervis basically popped up from nowhere to be the best ruck prospect this year, overtaking the likes of Michael Apeness, Agape Patolo and Jack Leslie. He was overlooked in the […]
