Round 2 produced some entertaining games across all regions including the Academy’s first draw.
The academy group and players are continually improving through the development sessions and guidance of their coaches displayed by the way they are using the ball during gameplay.
Each week during the academy players are provided with 3 key points for the games. This provides clear direction for the players and gives them the confidence to apply the new skills they had learnt prior to the games.
A big thank you has to go out to all parents that helped out as officials or managers.
AFL New Zealand would also like to thank AVJennings for their support shown to the AFLNZ Academy.
Round 2 Auckland Results:
Game 1:
Tigers 1.2: 8 vs Lions 6.5: 41
Game 2:
Tigers 5.2: 32 vs Magpies 4.8: 32
Game 3:
Lions 7.7: 49 vs Magpies 1.0: 6
Player of the day:
Magpies: Daniel Carston
Tigers: Jack Morris
Lions: Masiu Vainikolo
Round 2 Wellington Results:
Bulldogs vs Magpies
Bulldogs 11.14:80 vs Magpies 8.6:54
Goal scorers:
Magpies: Lewis Gill (2), James Watkins (2), Nathan Lenihan, Brandon Absalom, Naitoa ah Kuoi, Willem van der Wilt
Bulldogs: Connor McGeough (3), William Kempt (2), Francis Pederson, Dylan Absalom, Zac Vaughan, Mitchell Stringer, Utu ah Kuoi, Jackson Shervey
Player of the day:
Magpies: Rhylee Ioane-Fidow
Bulldogs: Utu ah Kuoi
Round 2 Northland Results:
Tigers vs Bulldogs
Tigers 18.15:123 vs Bulldogs 9.6:60
Player of the day:
Tigers: Southen Smith
Bulldogs: Liam Caldwell
