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 […]
Draft Central All-Star Team matchup: Claremont Tigers vs. West Perth Falcons
OUR next All-Star Team battle is one between a couple of West Australian clubs, in Claremont and West Perth. The two captains voted in by the public as the All-Star Players of the AFL Draft era were Nat Fyfe (Claremont) and Mark LeCras (West Perth). TEAMS: These West Australian teams are seeded seventh (Claremont) and […]
Draft Central All-Star Teams: Claremont
CLAREMONT has had some absolute stars roll through its program prior to being drafted, making the top-end talent of the Tigers’ AFL All-Stars team undeniable. With Nat Fyfe voted the Best Player of the AFL Era, he leads a team full of talent across the park. The onball brigade and defence in particular is impressive, […]
Queensland weekly wrap: Multicultural initiatives hit Queensland
QUEENSLAND AFL is set to host two initiatives which look towards creating inclusion and accepting diversity in the footballing community. While the organisation of the Bachar Houli Cup and Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) were well underway this week, both AFL sides fell short of victory. A promotion of culture in Queensland AFL Two events will […]
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 […]
