Stat Leaders: 2021 VFL – Round 4
THE 2021 Victorian Football League (VFL) season rolled on into its fourth round over the weekend, with six fixtures spread from Thursday night to Sunday afternoon, as 10 sides enjoyed byes. There were a number of outstanding individual performances among the Round 4 action, as AFL-listed talent and state league guns alike topped a range […]
State Leagues Wrap: Thrillers across the grounds
STATE league football entertained audiences across the country on the weekend as sides played out some thrilling contests. There were plenty of finals ramifications across the weekend’s results, as the race up the ladder heats up. Victoria: The VFL action was limited this weekend with most AFL affiliated sides not competing due to a bye […]
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 […]
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 […]
State Leagues Wrap: Plenty of big scores as teams find mojo
THE Aussie Rules state league action resumed this weekend around most parts of the country with plenty of enthralling contests. While most states went about their normal business, the WAFL was unfortunately cancelled due to the recently acquired COVID-19 cases and ensuing lockdown. Victoria The Western Bulldogs delivered a dominant performance, defeating the GWS Giants […]
Classic Contests: Chargers bundle Bushies out in straight sets
IF you are missing footy like we are, then let us somewhat salvage that with a look back in a new series of Classic Contests. In today’s contest we look at one of the would-have-been Round 11 clashes in the NAB League this year between the Murray Bushrangers and Oakleigh Chargers. In this edition, we […]
2019 AFL Draft club review: Adelaide
ADELAIDE was determined to hit the draft hard with a number of experienced players leaving over the off-season. The holes the Crows needed to fill included a key defensive post with the departure of Alex Keath, and some extra depth through the midfield after the likes of Cam Ellis-Yolmen and Hugh Greenwood also left. Armed […]
VFL weekly wrap: Coburg wins battle of the cellar dwellers
COBURG overturned a half-time deficit to run away victors against fellow bottom two side Frankston in Round 13 of the Victorian Football League (VFL) while top two sides Richmond and Essendon extended the gap to the rest of the top eight. Casey 12.12 (84) defeated Box Hill 7.8 (50) A five goals to one third […]
2015 Draft Profile: Ben Crocker
Ben Crocker (Oakleigh Chargers) Height: 185 cm Weight: 84 kg Position: Medium forward Player comparison: Tom Bell Strengths: Contested marking, goal kicking, leadership Weaknesses: Endurance, questions over midfield development First year impact: Low Contested marking is a trait admired in players and put at a premium for anyone below 190 centimetres. Oakleigh’s Ben Crocker is […]
Who will the Roos draft?
The Kangaroos took a punt on Jed Anderson, but through some shrewd deals, they’ve ended up with three picks in the late first-early second round range. Last year, they took three players who all look comfortable as defenders, but whether they plan to use Ed Vickers-Willis and Sam Durdin in other roles is yet to be […]
