VICTORIA’S 17-point loss to Western Australia in Northam on Saturday was the first time the Vics lost to WA since 1991. Frankston coach Simon Goosey, who was an assistant to head coach Gary Ayres, said Victoria was disappointed in the end result, knowing that it led the match for most of the day. “It was disappointing.

Northern Blues Coach: Luke Webster Key Player Arrivals: Lee Dale (Myrtleford), Kieran Delahunty (Minyip-Murtoa), Declan Foot (Swan Hill), Bradyn Taglieri (Eltham), Ben Toman (Assumption College), Jacob Bollard, Keenan Posar, Anthony Bonaddio, Jarryd Coulson, Sean Bolger (Northern Knights), Daniel Watson (Geelong Falcons), Hayden Drew (North Ballarat Rebels) Key Player Departures: Alex Benbow (Belgrave), Dan Toman (Bendigo

IT’S that time of the year where we make predictions about where the pecking order may stand for VFL-listed players. It’s important to remember that list is created and judged on a three tier criteria. Firstly, their 2012 form is looked upon, secondly we look at their importance to the team they’re at, and the

ADAM Marcon and Kane Lambert have again been the stand-outs over summer with Carlton’s VFL affiliate, the Northern Blues. After a solid finish to last season, the Northern Blues have plenty of belief they can play finals footy this year. “The guys that played there last year Adam Marcon and Kane Lambert, best and fairest

Continuing our end of the year series of lists, we take a look back on the year that was and give you our opinion on the top 10 state-league players that should really be on an AFL list.   1. Shane Valenti – Still arguably the VFL’s premier on-baller. He would add finesse and poise

FORMER Essendon and Geelong midfielder Brent Prismall today failed to win a spot on a third AFL list after training with three clubs prior to the AFL pre-season and rookie draft. Despite being offered a one year deal with Port Adelaide, Prismall declined the offer in order to find at least a two year deal

IN the lead up to the AFL’s Pre-season and Rookie Drafts on December 11, Football Nation’s senior contributing writer Brent Diamond takes a look at some of the prospects that AFL clubs are targeting

NORTHERN Blues midfielder Adam Marcon won the Coaches Award on Liston Trophy night; perhaps an award that should be held in a higher honour if not as high as the Liston itself. Marcon’s overall dominance in the league was phenomenal at times given that he led the Blues from the front, helping to unify the

16 PLAYERS were drafted or rookie listed from the VFL in 2011 and while it’s doubtful that many will be picked up in 2012, the competition will still provide several mature aged prospects for season 2013. This week saw the NAB AFL National Draft Combine take place with Leigh Osborne [Frankston] and Round-Fothergill Medallist Dean

BRENT DIAMOND rates the top 10 ready-made players that are almost certain to be drafted from state league clubs this season. 1. Adam Marcon (Northern Blues VFL) – Almost certain to go as a rookie with feeder club Carlton in the mix for his services. Has really established himself as a midfielder this season and

PORT Melbourne premiership skipper John Baird should definitely play on next season given his incredible form in leading the Borough to yet another grand final. While Werribee’s Ben Ross won the Liston, clearly in my eyes, Baird has been the best player in the VFL in 2012 and after overcoming a career threatening Achilles injury

WERRIBEE midfielder Ben Ross has taken out the J.J Liston Trophy for the VFL’s best and fairest at Etihad Stadium tonight. The former Kangaroo won by just one vote over Melbourne listed Scorpion Tom Couch who finished on 19 votes. Port’s John Baird finished third with 18 votes. Whilst Ross, Couch and Baird filled the

PORT Melbourne skipper John Baird has surprised everyone and if not himself this season and it may well become reality tomorrow night at the J.J Liston Trophy count. He is expected to trump prolific team-mate Shane Valenti, who has won the past two Listons and in search of a history-making third, for the coveted award.

WITH  the completion of the Home and Away series the announcement of the VFL Team of the Year isn’t too far away. The team is restricted to 24 players who competed in VFL Home and Away matches and will be announced at the counting of votes for the Liston Trophy. No AFL listed player or

IT was just the Northern Blues’ third win of the season but it signifies the unity in its affiliation after belting out the club song with gusto in the rooms after the 99-point win over the Coburg Tigers at Preston City Oval today. “It’s really solid,” coach Darren Harris said. “There’s a really good bond between the Northern

IT’S never to soon to start looking to the future and at Football Nation we begin our coverage of the 2012 National Draft begins today. 16 players were drafted or rookie listed from the VFL in 2011 and while it’s doubtful that many will be picked up in 2012, the competition will still provide the

MAKE sure you check in as we go around the grounds in the VFL on Saturday June 2 with five games scheduled on a Super Saturday. We take a look at the big news and events during the day as AFL players such as Collingwood’s Chris Tarrant, Essendon’s David Hill and Geelong’s Daniel Menzel return

HITS and misses, and well there was certainly plenty of misses in my pre-season top 50 VFL players. I have decided to do a mid-season top 50 to help redeem myself. I mean, how could I be forgiven for leaving our Port Melbourne premiership skipper John Baird, who has arguably been in career-best form in

PORT Melbourne’s dominance in the VFL is exemplified by having eight players selected in the initial 32-man state team squad to take on Tasmania on Saturday May 26. Borough skipper John Baird and last year’s Liston Trophy winner Shane Valenti head-line the list of Port stars who are undefeated. There are several glaring omissions, however,

A VFL Academy has been launched to assist talented youngsters with their pathway into the AFL. AFL Victoria’s VFL Academy Coach/Mentor Nathan Bibby told the VFL website that he is looking forward to the newly-launched academy program. “We would like to thank all stakeholders involved for their support throughout the early stages of the VFL Academy