“We’re a work in progress,” says Doncaster East Lions coach Steve Buckle, into his second year at the helm of the club.
After four rounds, and heading into a match against Scoresby this week, the Lions sit in a chase pack behind ladder leaders Croydon. A spate of new recruits have brought youth into the side, and Buckle says the re-appointment as head coach is allowing him to understand the players and club strategies to a deeper degree. Continue reading EFL: New look, new Lions
The forecast morning rain never showed, allowing Springfield Park to play host to a dry but soft surface, as the Whitehorse Pioneers fell at a hurdle from the ruthless Park Orchards Sharks, and going down 12.10 (82) to 17.19 (121).
The scoreboard, however, belied the seven goal blitz slammed on by the Pioneers into the wind in the opening term.
Continue reading Sharp Sharks put Pioneers to the test
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“Choose Tap” Countdown | Montrose Football Club
Coach Brett Johnson has belief for Montrose. Since arriving in 2012, the club has seen great consistency with finals appearances since 2010 – with the ultimate prize coming in 2013; a Division 2 premiership and a promotion to Division 1 in the Eastern Football League. Continue reading EFL: Countdown to Season 2015: 37 days to go: Montrose
In the biggest game of Eastern Football League action for the year, Norwood came out looking confident from the first bounce.
On a day where thousands from around the community, along with club supporters, media and players flocked to Bayswater Oval, the Wooders put on a spectacle, winning 14.16.100 to Balwyn’s 7.7.49.
After the traditional grand final pleasantries, including the presentation of the match ball, flown in by the Channel Nine News helicopter, Norwood took charge and never let up.
Continue reading EFL: Hungry Norwood sends Tigers running
The battle at the MCG on Saturday night between Collingwood and the Brisbane Lions, in some aspects, is a game-changer.
On the back of a 105 point belting at the hands of the Adelaide Crows, the young Lions brigade received a rude shock. They cannot make finals, but they can ruffle the Magpies feathers if they bring an A-Game performance. Continue reading AFL: How Brisbane need to set themselves for the future
In what turned out to be an exciting contest between two high quality teams, Rowville penetrated Blackburn’s defence when it mattered to secure a 9.14 (68) to 10.20 (80) win over the Panthers at Morton Park.
Sunny skies greeted both sides after early overcast clouds. Matthew Robinson kicked four goals in a forward line performance that gave Rowville the edge in the second half, but the tale of the first half was the polar opposite. Continue reading EFL: Rowville Hawks fly high at Panther Pit
State football has always been in the shadow of the AFL. However, if you go and watch a TAC Cup or VFL game, you will see just how good the talent pool is at both levels.
I had the privilege last year of watching a combined 7 VFL & TAC Cup home and away games, plus both grand finals. I was amazed at just how well the teams both moved the ball and how mature the players were in the TAC Cup.
The VFL is possibly the best state-based competition in Australia. I witnessed a VFL Grand Final played to AFL standard.
Continue reading Football: TAC Cup and VFL upon us once again
