GET TO KNOW THE DRAGONS - ADRIAN COLE
Just keep winning to finish as high as we can on the ladder, and with finals...hopefully go all the way with the team - Cole on what he wants to get out of the last part of the season when sitting down to chat with Lenny Roberts. CLICK HERE to get to know Adrian Cole!
Neck surgery, six teams and plenty of new kit: Felix flockart's unique 2021
When Felix Flockart woke with pain in his neck in late January, he never thought that it would result in the year that unfolded. CLICK HERE for the full story.
Jackson Kornberg: a lasting legacy
In the wake of his departure from the club, leaders, staff and former players pay tribute to 'Jacko'. CLICK HERE for the full story.
Lochie's late-season leap
Versatile midfielder Lochie Benton finished the year in ripping form as he became a full-time midfielder. CLICK HERE to read the story.
LISA ROPER: 'kIWI' An afl COACH IN WAITING
Dragons 2021 Assistant Coach Lisa Roper on her extensive coaching experience and her plans for the future. CLICK HERE for the full story.
Tom Blamires: top teammate
Wingman Tom Blamires on how last year’s draft night the tone for a big 2021. CLICK HERE to read the full story.
Harry Sheezel: "When he gets around the ball, something happens"
17-year-old Harry Sheezel turned-heads in a three-goal performance on Saturday against Calder.
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MARCUS WINDHAGER: PICK-AND-ROLLS AND KICKING GOALS
Midfield/forward Marcus Windhager on his basketball days and recovering from an ACL injury. CLICK HERE for the full story.
JACK PERIS: THERE AREN'T MANY QUICKER
Wingman Jack Peris on his pace, learning from his Champion Mother, and his pride in his indigenous culture.
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EREN SOYLEMEZ: THE MAN FOR THE MOMENT
Eren Soylemez on delivering in the clutch and running a business away from footy.
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HEATH: AGGRESSION TO THE MAX
Ruckman Max Heath on recovery from ankle surgery and expectations ahead of the 2021 Mid-Season Rookie Draft.
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SEEING THE GAME CLEARY: LUKE'S POSITIONAL SWITCH
Vice-captain Luke Cleary on leadership and his role at half-back.
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LOGAN YOUNG MAKES A GROWN-MAN MOVE
New Dragon Logan Young on chasing his footy dream and his background in martial arts.
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CHARLIE MCKAY: GROWING THE LEGACY
Vice-captain Charlie McKay on living in a footy-mad household and the being in the Carlton Academy. CLICK HERE for the full story
JACOB EDWARDS' RISE AND THE MEETING THAT CLICKED HIM INTO GEAR
Ruckman Jacob Edwards on managing media attention and the harsh reality check he received in the preseason. CLICK HERE for the full story
LUKE NANKERVIS: APPRENTICE JEDI
Luke Nankervis explains the story behind his signature braid and combating a rare growth condition.
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"SMALL FORWARD POCKET" TO PROTOYPE WINGMAN: MITCH OWENS' TRANSFORMATION
Mitch Owens on making the most of a year without footy in 2020.
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IMPROVING TO THE MAX: RUCKMAN'S TURNING POINT
Max Heath speaks to Owen Leonard about the 'turning point' that set him on the road to the draft.
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DARBY HIPWELL | LEADERSHIP IN SPADES
It wasn't the top-age year Darby Hipwell was hoping for, but he is better for it, writes Lachie Moorhouse.
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ATHLETIC DRAGON ON TRACK TO THE DRAFT
Fraser Rosman epitomises the modern-day footballer, writes Owen Leonard.
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DEDICATED BOWEY POISED FOR SUCCESS
Dragons leader and AFL draft prospect Jake Bowey is hungry, determined, and well-placed for success, writes Owen Leonard.
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SARAH HARTWIG | READ LIKE A BOOK
Dragons gun Sarah Hartwig speaks to Lachie Moorhouse about the strangest of draft years.
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lock it in, eddey! star dragon's path to success
Dragons gun Bella 'Silk' Eddey speaks to Owen Leonard about her hard-working philosophy, training through lockdown, and superstitions.
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eliza mcnamara: making lemonade
Dragons star Eliza McNamara speaks to Lachie Moorhouse about how unfortunate circumstances led to success.
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DUal dragon b&f rides road to success
Back-to-back B&F winner Alice Burke speaks to Owen Leonard about switching from soccer and training at the elite level.
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abbi moloney: bloodline bulldog
Dragons star forward Abbi Moloney talks to Lachie Moorhouse about her football origins and proud AFL connection.
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WINNING WINNIE: SANDY SKIPPER'S STAR RISING
Dragons captain Winnie Laing speaks to Owen Leonard about her football journey and a shock Vic Metro call-up.
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MAHONY TALKS - JACK SET TO MAKE AN IMPACT AT THE TOP LEVEL
Jack Mahony speaks to Sam Bunn about dealing with the expectations of a top draftee, training at Richmond, and a crazy few weeks in his life.
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BUOYANT FLORENT KEEPS ON WORKING
Jai Florent speaks to Owen Leonard about a challenging year of footy, training with the Swans, and his relationship with brother Ollie.
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RUNNING IT BACK - HANRAHAN REFUSES TO GIVE UP ON AFL DREAMS
Angus Hanrahan speaks to Sam Bunn about the heartbreak of missing out on last year's AFL Draft, advice from his brother Ollie, and returning to play superb footy in 2019.
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ROLLERCOASTER RIDE LEAVES WORRELL PRIMED FOR EXCITING CAREER
Josh Worrell speaks to Owen Leonard about the highs and lows of his junior footy career and life lessons he learned from Essendon legend James Hird.
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WATTS NEXT? COREY LEAVES LITTLE TO CHANCE
Corey Watts speaks to Owen Leonard about managing a full-time job around his 2019 NAB League season, his late start to footy and the classical socks up / mullet combo.
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BY THE SKIN OF HIS TEETH: BYRNES MADE TO EARN SENSATIONAL RISE
Ryan Byrnes speaks to Sam Bunn about just making the list in 2018 and the hard work he put in to rise to captaincy and Best & Fairest in 2019.
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NOT HERE TO MAKE UP THE NUMBERS: RALPHSMITH READY TO PROVE HIMSELF AGAINST THE BEST
Hugo Ralphsmith speaks to Owen Leonard on the impact of role models in his footy career, his inner drive from a young age and aspirations to match it with the best in the land.
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MILES ABOVE THE PACK - BERGMAN TAKES HIS GAME TO NEW HEIGHTS
Miles Bergman speaks to Sam Bunn on the key to his breakout 2019 season and overcoming persistent challenges to play an elite level of football.
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FROM LETTERS WITH AN AFL STAR TO UNDER 18 ALL-AUSTRALIAN: MEET STAR DRAGON FISCHER MCASEY
Fischer McAsey speaks to Owen Leonard about his unlikely bond with a Bulldogs legend and his drive to improve his game.
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King twins share incredibly tight bond
Fox Footy's Matt Balmer spoke to Max and Ben King about growing up together and sharing their football journeys.
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hanrahan makes up for lost time
Angus Hanrahan speaks with Sam Bunn about his breakout season, representing Vic Metro & living with his AFL-listed brother Ollie.
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SMITH SETS HIMSELF FOR EVEN GREATER HEIGHTS
Bailey Smith speaks with Sam Bunn about an eye-opening trip to the Tiwi Islands, captaining the Dragons and missing the TAC Cup finals through injury.
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better late than never - REYNOLDS RETURN MAKES FOOTBALL DREAMS A POTENTIAL REALITY
Harry Reynolds speaks with Sam Bunn about his return to the Dragons late in 2018, drawing inspiration from former Dragon Nathan Murphy and giving himself a chance at the upcoming AFL Draft.
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Ruck role sees Rendell thrive
James Rendell speaks with Sam Bunn about his strong finish to the season after transitioning to the ruck and also on training with the Brisbane Lions as a father-son prospect.
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Crocker rises through setbacks
Joel Crocker speaks with Kavisha Di Pietro about the injuries that cruelled his 2018 season and growing up amidst an AFL environment at North Melbourne.
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Star dragon takes stock
2018 TAC Cup Morrish Medallist Liam Stocker spoke with Sam Bunn about his unconventional football journey and overcoming adversity to produce a stellar season.
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richards kicks on
In the first of our 2018 player focus articles for the TAC Cup, Media Coordinator Kavisha Di Pietro spoke with Alastair Richards about the disappointment of being dropped from Vic Metro and using it to fuel his season.
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BATE KICKING GOALS AT ALL LEVELS
Holly Bate has never really listened to popular opinion. If she had, she might never have joined Prahran and kick-started a football career that would see her take out the TAC Cup Girls Leading Goalkicker Award in her top-age year. Looking back, Bate is glad she took the chance on running around with the boys.
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Unsatisfied Brown determined to improve
MAKING Vic Metro for the second consecutive year, named among Sandringham Dragons’ bests on multiple occasions and called up to play for Southern Saints in the VFL Women’s, the talented Eleanor Brown was not satisfied with her TAC Cup season.
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Player Focus: Meg Cairns
Meg Cairns’ preparation for the 2018 TAC Cup Girls season took a heartbreaking blow in November last year when she suffered a fractured foot during pre-season.
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Player Focus: Laura Amelung
Laura Amelung’s passion for football sparked at the age of 10 when she found herself mesmerised by the junior football being played across from her tennis club.
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Abbie McKay’s football family inspires her success in Aussie Rules
Sandringham Dragons midfielder, Abbie McKay might the daughter of former Carlton player, Andrew McKay, but she is making a name of her own in football.
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player focus: maddi wilson
Maddi Wilson’s love for footy started in 2011 when she wanted to emulate her sister’s success on the sporting field.
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"Obsessed" mid rockets into top 10 calculations
AFL Media's Callum Twomey spoke with Bailey Smith about his gruelling pre-season and drive to succeed.
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player focus: jemma owen
Jemma Owen comes from a strong footballing pedigree; her late father, Kevin Owen, played and coached in Melbourne’s southeast and her uncle Mick, was a former champion for Oakleigh in the VFA.
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team behind the team: Tamara hyett
TAC Cup Girls coach Tamara Hyett was 35 when she played her first senior game of football at the St Kilda Sharks. While a love of AFL has always coursed through Hyett’s blood, she spent most of her adult life as a professional golfer but knew her first love of football would always find its way back into her life.
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player focus: alfie jarnestrom
For Sandringham Dragons midfielder Alfie Jarnestrom, his top-age year hasn’t been entirely smooth sailing after missing out on Vic Metro selection and struggling with illness throughout the season. But the Brighton Grammar student is taking it all in his stride.
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Player focus: izzy huntington
Injury prevented her from participating in the inaugural TAC Cup girls season this year but Sandringham Dragons’ Izzy Huntington has the AFLW firmly in her sights. She spoke with Kavisha Di Pietro about her ambitions for the future and the road to recovery.
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player focus: nathan murphy
Since rejoining the Sandringham Dragons TAC Cup program, 18-year-old swingman Nathan Murphy has set alight his chances of making it onto an AFL list at this year’s NAB AFL National Draft.
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The team behind the team: Leeann Gill
Leeann Gill has football experience few could match. Media officer Kavisha Di Pietro sat down with Leeann Gill to discuss her extensive resume and her philosophy when working with young footballers to help them develop to their best of their ability both on and off the field.
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where are they now: andy mcgrath & cameron polson
Sandringham Dragons assistant coach Jackson Kornberg spoke with ex-Dragons Andy McGrath Cameron Polson about the transition to AFL football and there advice for this years Dragons squad.
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Where are they now: Alex Woodward
For the first edition of our Where are they now series, media officer Kavisha Di Pietro chatted to Alex Woodward about his injury-ravelled career, footballing future and advice for this years group of Dragons.
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