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State leagues wrap: Victorian footy returns as TSL produced trio of beltings

WHILST South Australia took another week off from its state league action, most of the other major state leagues took place, with the Victorian Football League (VFL) joining the respective leagues in Tasmania and Western Australia. Though it was not without some controversy, with a snap lockdown in south east Queensland impacting the QAFL, and […]

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 […]

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: Port returns home in style

GEELONG, Port Melbourne, Sandringham, and Coburg all won their first games of the season in Round 3 of the Victorian Football League (VFL), as Essendon claimed top spot despite having played a game less than half of the competition. North Melbourne 5.10 (40) defeated by Essendon 20.14 (134) The horror start to the season for […]

Who will the Cats draft?

Geelong is in a really difficult position draft wise. They will upgrade Michael Luxford with their final pick, but they still have to draft at least three more players. Their first pick is at 66, which is already hard enough to predict, but there are a few players who might be around. Pick 57 (originally […]

Who will the Dockers draft?

The Dockers desperately need key position help from this draft pool, and they may be lucky enough to get it. Pick 26 (originally 22) The big fish: Ryan Burton The Dockers will need a a few clubs to overlook Burton a few times, but it’s not impossible for the Dockers to take the 191 centimetre […]

2015 Draft Profile: James Parsons

James Parsons (Eastern Ranges) Height: 189 cm Weight: 75 kg Position: Midfield/half forward Strengths: Kicking, damaging up forward, marking, size, versatility, agility Weaknesses: Pure outside midfielder, doesn’t rack up the football Player comparison: Martin Gleeson First year impact: Long-term prospect Kicking: Above average Marking: Above average Speed: Average Endurance: Above average James Parsons could be a […]