Articles by Alex Catalano

About Alex Catalano

Alex is a studying journalist from Melbourne with an obsession for all things Aussie rules. From the elite level to the local leagues, you can find him either attending, writing or speaking about the sport seven days a week. Alex also writes about football, basketball and esports. You can hear him on the Sanctum's own AFL podcast, The Checkside.

Tassie test just the next opportunity for improvement: Merrett on Hawthorn clash

18/06/2021 Alex Catalano 0

The next test on the road for Essendon and Zach Merrett faces the club in Tasmania, in a rematch against Hawthorn after an early-season defeat.

Venue change no worry for Macarthur in a club first semi final

17/06/2021 Alex Catalano 0

Macarthur’s Tommy Oar isn’t phased by the moving of Sunday’s semi final from Melbourne to Sydney, focusing on keeping his preparation as normal as possible.

Stellar start just the beginning for Samason

17/06/2021 Alex Catalano 0

While life as a temporary replacement player is “bittersweet” for Vixens young gun Rahni Samason, she’s doing all she can to earn a contract in 2022.

Aaron Heppell – Part 2: An unbreakable brotherly bond

15/06/2021 Alex Catalano 0

Aaron Heppell and brother Dyson do it all together. One of the few things they couldn’t achieve, however, was playing AFL footy together for Essendon.

Australian divers spring off the board to Tokyo 2020

15/06/2021 Alex Catalano 0

The AOC today announced the seven divers going to Tokyo 2020, including four debutants and an all-new men’s squad.

AFL Mid-Season Review: Fremantle

14/06/2021 Alex Catalano 0

Despite sitting in the top eight early in the season, Fremantle has only won two of their last seven games amidst an injury crisis to slump to ninth at the year’s halfway point.

Aaron Heppell – Part 1: No easy decisions

13/06/2021 Alex Catalano 0

After his decision to retire from VFL footy at just 26, we spoke to Essendon’s Aaron Heppell about making the decision and his illustrious career.

NBL21 Season Review: Brisbane Bullets

08/06/2021 Alex Catalano 0

After a steady climb back to being play-off threats, the Brisbane Bullets stagnated in the 2020/21 NBL season.

A-League Season Review: Perth Glory

08/06/2021 Alex Catalano 0

Perth Glory missed finals for just the second time in six years, but it wasn’t all doom and gloom for Richard Garcia’s men.

Injured Bloods captain sidelined but not out of SANFLW grand final

04/06/2021 Alex Catalano 0

West Adelaide captain Bec Owen won’t be taking part in the SANFLW grand final after breaking her fibula, but is backing her girls in to go all the way.

Interstate hub could ‘reconnect’ inconsistent Saints

04/06/2021 Alex Catalano 0

After an inconsistent start to the 2021 season, St Kilda coach Brett Ratten sees a great opportunity to rejuvenate his group on the road again.

Around the States: VFLW flashback games

02/06/2021 Alex Catalano 0

With no VFL or VFLW games taking place this weekend due to Victoria’s lockdown, we take a look back at the best of the fixtures that were meant to be.

Around the States: VFL flashback games

01/06/2021 Alex Catalano 0

With no VFL or VFLW games taking place this weekend due to Victoria’s lockdown, we take a look back at the best of the fixtures that were meant to be.

LIVE BLOG: Every trade of the AFLW Trade Period

31/05/2021 Alex Catalano 0

Stay updated with all the action of the AFLW Trade Period, running from May 31 until June 9.

‘It feels like a ghost town here’: Victorian clubs feeling the COVID chaos

28/05/2021 Alex Catalano 0

It’s been an all too familiar weekend of chaos for the AFL, Victorian clubs feeling the uncertainty both at home and on the road.