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 […]
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 […]
VFL weekly wrap: Bombers suffer big first loss
RICHMOND occupies top spot on the Victorian Football League (VFL) ladder following Round 6, as Essendon dropped their first match of the season, while North Melbourne picked up their first win. Essendon 8.7 (55) defeated by Casey 15.6 (96) The undefeated Bombers entered their clash with the Demons on a high, with a huge percentage […]
VFL weekly wrap: Box Hill dominate in Grand Final rematch
THE Victorian Football League (VFL) season for 2019 kicked off last weekend with some surprising results and outstanding performances. Footscray 16.12 (108) defeated Sandringham 9.11 (65) The Bulldogs opened the 2019 VFL Season with a resounding 43-point win over the Zebras at the VU Whitten Oval. The home side lead from the first bounce, but […]
AFL Draft review: Richmond
RICHMOND headed into the 2018 AFL Draft Period with the aim of improving its side across the board, hopefully picking up some inside strength, which it did with its first two selections. They then picked up some outside runners, and capped off the day with a small pressure forward from the Tigers’ own backyard, and […]
2018 Rookie Draft Selections
WITH the 2018 Rookie Draft done and dusted here is a list of each club and the new rookies recruited. FIRST ROUND: Pick 1: Carlton- Hugh Goddard Pick 2: Gold Coast- Michael Rischitelli Pick 3: St Kilda- Callum Wilkie Pick 4: Brisbane- Ryan Bastinac Pick 5: Fremantle- Ethan Hughes Pick 6: Western Bulldogs- Lachie Young […]
Multicultural talent on the horizon for AFL clubs
Many AFL clubs have conflicting views on where best to source overseas talent to add as Category B Rookies. Some say to look in the US and find tall ruckman in the mould of Mason Cox and Jason Holmes. Others say look towards Africa after a promising batch of sudanese players have come through our system […]
