
PREVIEW | Grand Final rematch blesses the bay
A GRAND Final rematch is set to go down at Trevor Barker Beach Oval on Saturday, as reigning premiers Sandringham Dragons play host to Greater Western Victoria (GWV). Last time they met, the Dragons took home a 37-point victory and their third consecutive Coates Talent League premiership. We preview the big clash, which kicks off […]

Top 10 becomes 14 on RMC Medal leaderboard
WHILE the podium sitters remain unchanged, three Round 13 vote-getters have extended the Rookie Me Central Medal leaderboard to 14 players. Most notably, Sandringham Dragons midfielder Rory Wright made his way back up the rankings after gathering 30 disposals in his first appearance since Round 5. >> SCROLL for the Round 13 votes & leaderboard […]

Scouting Notes: 2025 Coates Talent League – Round 13
A BUNCH of Vic Metro squad members returned from the APS competition to filter into the Coates Talent League in Round 13, in the midst of a representative bye. Two games were decided by less than a goal, another pair was decided by 30 points, while two sides dined out in comfortable wins. We narrowed […]

2025 CTL | Round 13 Team of the Week
GEELONG Falcons lead the way with four members in our Coates Talent League Team of the Week after their even five-goal win over Dandenong Stingrays. Among those to make the cut were the Falcons’ twin tall forwards, an athletic key position utility, and a prolific over-age midfielder. >> CTL Round 13: Snapshot | Player of […]

Scouting Notes: 2025 AFL U16s – Giants Academy vs. Swans Academy
THE SYDNEY Swans Academy has claimed bragging rights with a 29-point win over Greater Western Sydney (GWS) in their Under 16 National Championships derby on Saturday. The Swans trailed at quarter time but applied consistent scoreboard pressure with three goals in each of the remaining terms. Manuka Oval set the scene for what was both […]

2025 CTL | Round 13 Player of the Week: Jake Miller
WESTERN Jets key forward Jake Miller is our Coates Talent League Player of the Week after dominant debut in Round 13. The 16-year-old booted four goals from 18 disposals and 11 marks (four contested) as his side went down by an even 30 points to the Oakleigh Chargers at Avalon Airport Oval on Saturday. >> SNAPSHOT: […]

Scouting Notes: 2025 AFL U18s – Vic Country vs. South Australia
SOUTH Australia has claimed its first Under 18 title since 2018 after dismantling Vic Country to the tune of 34 points on Sunday. The Croweaters thus completed an undefeated National Championships, with captain and top prospect Dyson Sharp taking out the state’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) award. Vic Country did well to hang with the […]

Snapshot: 2025 Coates Talent League – Round 13
A PAIR of thrilling finishes headlined Round 13 of the Coates Talent League, as Sandringham Dragons and Bendigo Pioneers scraped home by under a goal. Two more sides won by an even 30 points, while the remaining two victors won much more comfortably – by over 50 points respectively.

PREVIEW | 2025 AFL U18s: Vic Country vs. South Australia
SOUTH Australia is in line to secure it first AFL Under 18 National Championships title since 2018 when it faces Vic Country at Marvel Stadium on Sunday. The Vics are the only side left with hope of usurping the Croweaters, who have put together an undefeated campaign to date. We preview the decisive clash. NEED […]

PREVIEW | Bolstered Dragons look to get back on track
REIGNING premiers Sandringham Dragons have been handed a major selection boost in their bid to overturn a 4-5 record in Round 13 of the Coates Talent League. They will have access to a slew of APS-committed players and Vic Metro representatives for their clash against Calder Cannons tomorrow, which kicks off a double-header at Highgate […]

PREVIEW | Grand Final rematch blesses the bay
A GRAND Final rematch is set to go down at Trevor Barker Beach Oval on Saturday, as reigning premiers Sandringham Dragons play host to Greater Western Victoria (GWV). Last time they met, the Dragons took home a 37-point victory and their third consecutive Coates Talent League premiership. We preview the big clash, which kicks off […]

Top 10 becomes 14 on RMC Medal leaderboard
WHILE the podium sitters remain unchanged, three Round 13 vote-getters have extended the Rookie Me Central Medal leaderboard to 14 players. Most notably, Sandringham Dragons midfielder Rory Wright made his way back up the rankings after gathering 30 disposals in his first appearance since Round 5. >> SCROLL for the Round 13 votes & leaderboard […]

Scouting Notes: 2025 Coates Talent League – Round 13
A BUNCH of Vic Metro squad members returned from the APS competition to filter into the Coates Talent League in Round 13, in the midst of a representative bye. Two games were decided by less than a goal, another pair was decided by 30 points, while two sides dined out in comfortable wins. We narrowed […]

2025 CTL | Round 13 Team of the Week
GEELONG Falcons lead the way with four members in our Coates Talent League Team of the Week after their even five-goal win over Dandenong Stingrays. Among those to make the cut were the Falcons’ twin tall forwards, an athletic key position utility, and a prolific over-age midfielder. >> CTL Round 13: Snapshot | Player of […]

Scouting Notes: 2025 AFL U16s – Giants Academy vs. Swans Academy
THE SYDNEY Swans Academy has claimed bragging rights with a 29-point win over Greater Western Sydney (GWS) in their Under 16 National Championships derby on Saturday. The Swans trailed at quarter time but applied consistent scoreboard pressure with three goals in each of the remaining terms. Manuka Oval set the scene for what was both […]

2025 CTL | Round 13 Player of the Week: Jake Miller
WESTERN Jets key forward Jake Miller is our Coates Talent League Player of the Week after dominant debut in Round 13. The 16-year-old booted four goals from 18 disposals and 11 marks (four contested) as his side went down by an even 30 points to the Oakleigh Chargers at Avalon Airport Oval on Saturday. >> SNAPSHOT: […]

Scouting Notes: 2025 AFL U18s – Vic Country vs. South Australia
SOUTH Australia has claimed its first Under 18 title since 2018 after dismantling Vic Country to the tune of 34 points on Sunday. The Croweaters thus completed an undefeated National Championships, with captain and top prospect Dyson Sharp taking out the state’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) award. Vic Country did well to hang with the […]

Snapshot: 2025 Coates Talent League – Round 13
A PAIR of thrilling finishes headlined Round 13 of the Coates Talent League, as Sandringham Dragons and Bendigo Pioneers scraped home by under a goal. Two more sides won by an even 30 points, while the remaining two victors won much more comfortably – by over 50 points respectively.

PREVIEW | 2025 AFL U18s: Vic Country vs. South Australia
SOUTH Australia is in line to secure it first AFL Under 18 National Championships title since 2018 when it faces Vic Country at Marvel Stadium on Sunday. The Vics are the only side left with hope of usurping the Croweaters, who have put together an undefeated campaign to date. We preview the decisive clash. NEED […]

PREVIEW | Bolstered Dragons look to get back on track
REIGNING premiers Sandringham Dragons have been handed a major selection boost in their bid to overturn a 4-5 record in Round 13 of the Coates Talent League. They will have access to a slew of APS-committed players and Vic Metro representatives for their clash against Calder Cannons tomorrow, which kicks off a double-header at Highgate […]