Scouting Notes: 2025 Coates Talent League – Country Quarter Finals
A PAIR of thrilling Coates Talent League quarter finals were decided at the death in the Country conference. Greater Western Victoria got the job done with a kick after the siren, while Gippsland Power survived a scare having earned Wildcard immunity last week. We took note of the top prospects an performers from both Country […] The post Scouting Notes: 2025 Coates Talent League – Country Quarter Finals appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: 2025 CTL Girls Preliminary Final – Eastern vs Murray
EASTERN Ranges emphatically booked a third straight Coates Talent League Girls Grand Final place with a strong win over Murray Bushrangers. We took note of some of the top performers from the clash in the first of two scouting notes from the weekend. The post Scouting Notes: 2025 CTL Girls Preliminary Final – Eastern vs Murray appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Snapshot: 2025 Coates Talent League – Quarter Finals
A THRILLING round of quarter finals has seen the top-ranked Country and Metro regions advance, along with both of last year’s Grand Finalists. The four remaining sides will next battle it out in Saturday’s preliminary finals for a place the decider on September 20. The post Snapshot: 2025 Coates Talent League – Quarter Finals appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Blues’ ability to “win a different way” pleases Buck
COMING off a massive upset win over Brisbane up in the Sunshine State might have lifted the external lid a little in terms of their season expectations, but Carlton coach Matthew Buck knew his side would need to fight tooth-and-nail against a rugged Bulldogs side in Round 4 of the AFL Women’s. The Blues did […] The post Blues’ ability to “win a different way” pleases Buck appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2025 CTLG wrap | Stingrays topple Chargers to face Ranges in decider
DANDENONG Stingrays have become the first side in three seasons to defeat Oakleigh Chargers in the finals, denying the Chargers a chance at a three-peat. Instead, the country-based side will tackle two-time runner-up Eastern Ranges in Saturday week’s Coates Talent League Girls Grand Final. The post 2025 CTLG wrap | Stingrays topple Chargers to face Ranges in decider appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Tigers coach believes results will come
RICHMOND is one of only two AFLW teams yet to break through for a win in season 2025, with the Tigers and GWS Giants stranded on 0-4. Richmond has a better percentage and therefore sits 17th, with coach Ryan Ferguson of the opinion the players are potentially “overdoing” it in order to get results sooner. […] The post Tigers coach believes results will come appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Suns rise to first 2025 AFLW win
IT HAS been a tough couple of seasons for Gold Coast in the AFL Women’s. After finishing 17th in season 2024 and replacing coach Cam Joyce with Rhyce Shaw, the Suns have suffered an extensive injury list over the preseason and even in the last few weeks. Despite suffering some tough losses, Shaw’s side finally […] The post Suns rise to first 2025 AFLW win appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
PREVIEW | 2025 AFLW: Round 4 – Sunday
COLLINGWOOD faces the ultimate AFL Women’s test, up against the benchmark North Melbourne team fresh off a record score and win against the Dockers. The Magpies were very good in defeat to Melbourne in Round 3, but the Round 4 opponent is another level up, so it will be fascinating to see how the black […] The post PREVIEW | 2025 AFLW: Round 4 – Sunday appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Coates Talent League finals fixtures update
A MID-WEEK change to the Coates Talent League Boys finals fixtures has seen the original triple-header at Toorak Park moved across two days and two venues to create a double and triple-header with the girls’ finals. Originally three of the four boys’ quarter finals were scheduled for Sunday at the venue, but following a turf […] The post Coates Talent League finals fixtures update appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
PREVIEW | Draft prospects look to make finals statement
FINALS time is heating up around the nation, and plenty of AFL Draft prospects are in line to make a major impact. In the SANFL, draft combine invitees and state representatives will feature throughout each grade – League, Reserves, and Under 18s – in the pursuit of premiership glory. Glenelg forward Latrelle Pickett will line […] The post PREVIEW | Draft prospects look to make finals statement appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
