Bombers pluck Swans in hard fought win
ESSENDON picked up its third win of 2024 after narrowly defeating Sydney last night. It could not have been more different from their massive win on Friday, but Bombers’ coach Nat Wood agrees that the fact her side won both shows resilience. “We just spoke about that inside actually,” Wood said. “I think we’re trying […]
2024 AFLW Week 6 Preview: Thursday
TONIGHT’s AFLW action sees two sides take to the field that are both desperate for a win.
Hawks hatch gritty win to keep on winning
HAWTHORN picked up its fifth win of the 2024 AFL Women’s season last night after fighting off a dogged Gold Coast to win by 13 points. Speaking post match, Hawks’ coach Daniel Webster said that “it’s good development that we’re able to win in a gritty, hard contest like that, so I was really happy […]
Fremantle notches up crucial win with trio of stars leading the way
DESPITE a close first half between the Geelong Cats and the Fremantle Dockers, it was the latter taking out an 18-point win at GMHBA Stadium on Tuesday night. For Fremantle, it was a whole team effort that got them over the line in the crucial contest, though three key Dockers played superbly across the park. […]
2024 AFLW Week 6 Preview: Wednesday
THE CHAOS of midweek AFLW action continues tonight with a pair of clashes on opposite sides of Melbourne. 5:15pm @ Kinetic Stadium Recent form Hawthorn is flying so far this season, and currently sits in fifth with only one loss to its name. Unfortunately for Gold Coast, its season could not be going more differently, […]
2024 AFLW Week 6 Preview: Tuesday
WEEK 6 of the AFLW season kicks off tonight with a clash between two sides at very different situations in their seasons. 7:15pmGMHBA Stadium Recent form Geelong will be looking to get back on the winners list after picking up its first win of the year two games ago. Fremantle meanwhile is building some solid […]
Port Adelaide’s contest work gives Carlton the Blues
DESPITE Carlton leading the game in disposals and uncontested possession, Port Adelaide was better in the contest which held them in good stead throughout Sunday afternoon’s match. Port Adelaide ran out 35-point winners after a close game early, turned into a convincing win in front of their faithful fans at Alberton Oval. Port Adelaide’s trademark […]
Roos keep undefeated winning streak over Tigers
NORTH Melbourne continued its winning ways to start season 2024 after defeating Richmond by 12 points in Tasmania. Speaking to the media post match, Kangaroos coach Darren Crocker shared his thoughts on his side’s start to the season, noting that he was “really happy with the start.” “The first three weeks was always going to […]
Scouting Notes: 2024 AFL National Futures match
TEAM Heppell stormed home to take out the annual AFL National Futures match over Team Sloane, in the AFL Grand Final curtain-raiser on Saturday. Having trailed by a game-high 25 points in the final quarter, the previously inaccurate green side straightened up to snatch victory with a barrage of goals. Tall forward Archie Ludowyke was […]
Lions crush Crows to end undefeated run
BRISBANE escaped its week five AFLW clash on the weekend with a narrow win, kicking a late goal to pick up a three point win over Adelaide and end the Crows’ undefeated start to the year. Lions coach Craig Starcevich was full of praise for the fight his players showed. “To Adelaide’s credit we obviously […]
Scouting Notes: 2024 AFL National Futures match
TEAM Heppell stormed home to take out the annual AFL National Futures match over Team Sloane, in the AFL Grand Final curtain-raiser on Saturday. Having trailed by a game-high 25 points in the final quarter, the previously inaccurate green side straightened up to snatch victory with a barrage of goals. Tall forward Archie Ludowyke was […]
Scouting Notes: 2024 CTL Girls Grand Final
WRAPPING up a fantastic Coates Talent League Girls season, Oakleigh Chargers got the better of Eastern Ranges with an 18-point victory at Ikon Park. Players from both sides caught the eye in the grand final and we named just a few of those for our Scouting Notes. All notes are the opinion of the individual […]
Scouting Notes: 2024 SANFL U17 Futures
TEAM Blue took out the annual SANFL Under 17 Futures showcase at Adelaide Oval on Sunday, running out comfortable victors over Team Yellow. The showcase game of 2007 and 2008-born talent served as a curtain raiser for the SANFL Reserves Grand Final, bouncing down early in the morning. After a steady start from both sides, […]
Scouting Notes: 2024 Coates Talent League Grand Final
SANDRINGHAM Dragons were spearheaded towards a third consecutive Coates Talent League premiership by their A-list cast of draft prospects on Saturday. A host of representative stars and combine invitees took the field for the Dragons and GWV Rebels, as featured in our Scouting Notes. >> Match Report: Club-tied stars dominate as Dragons go three-straight
Scouting Notes: 2024 WAFL Colts Grand Final
CLAREMONT claimed its second consecutive WAFL Colts premiership after kicking away to a 35-point win over Swan Districts in Sunday’s decider at Optus Stadium. The Tigers dominated all season and duly converted their minor premiership in the 11.16 (82) to 7.5 (47) victory. Despite the difference in scoring shots (27-12) and inside 50s (55-34) come […]
Scouting Notes: 2024 SANFL U18s – Grand Final
WOODVILLE-WEST Torrens has taken out the SANFL Under 18s premiership after defeating Central District by four points in a thrilling decider at Adelaide Oval on Sunday. The Eagles held on after taking the lead via Logan Hughes‘ goal with six minutes left to play, which was the final score of the day. Centrals had shot […]
Scouting Notes: 2024 CTL Girls – Geelong vs. Eastern
EASTERN Ranges earned a second crack at Oakleigh Chargers in this year’s Coates Talent League Girls Grand Final after defeating Geelong Falcons by 20 points amid challenging conditions at Highgate Recreation Reserve.
Scouting Notes: 2024 CTL Girls – Oakleigh vs. Dandenong
REIGNING premiers Oakleigh Chargers stamped their ticket into the 2024 Coates Talent League Girls Grand Final with a hard-fought win over Dandenong Stingrays in challenging conditions at Highgate Recreation Reserve.
Scouting Notes: Rebels snatch Grand Final spot from wayward Chargers
GREATER Western Victoria (GWV) has qualified for its first Coates Talent League Grand Final since winning the competition in 1997 as the North Ballarat Rebels. The Country region, which finished the regular season in 11th, beat the 13th-placed Oakleigh Chargers by four points in Sunday’s prelim. Both sides have enacted remarkable turnarounds since making it […]
Scouting Notes: Dragons down Dandenong to keep three-peat alive
SANDRINGHAM Dragons stormed into the Coates Talent League Grand Final with a 51-point thumping of Dandenong Stingrays in Sunday’s Preliminary Final. The two-time reigning premiers are gunning for a third straight flag, and there were plenty of top prospects who kept those hopes alive at RSEA Park. After building to a steady 21-point lead at […]
