PREVIEW | 2025 AFL U18s: Western Australia vs. Vic Metro
WESTERN Australia rounds out its Under 18 National Championships campaign as Vic Metro comes to town for a clash at East Fremantle Oval tomorrow. The Black Swans will be hunting their second win in game four, while the Vics have a disappointing first appearance to make up for. NEED TO KNOW WHO: Western Australia vs. […]
PREVIEW | 2025 AFL U18s: Allies vs. Vic Country
THE ALLIES will look to build on their opening National Championships win when they play host to Vic Country at IKON Park tomorrow. Five debutants are set to enter the representative stage, including four from Vic Country and three bottom-agers, making for an exciting look to the future. NEED TO KNOW WHO: Allies vs. Vic […]
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 […]
PROFILED | The title-winning South Australian U18 squad
SOUTH Australia broke through to claim its fifth national Under 18 title on Sunday, and its first since 2018 after capping off a stellar undefeated campaign at Marvel Stadium. Led by coach Tony Bamford, the Croweaters won all four games by an average margin of 45 points. Captain Dyson Sharp led the way and was […]
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 […]
WAFL Colts: Swans, Sharks sneak up ladder
SWAN Districts were the big movers in Round 12 of the WAFL Colts, leapfrogging from seventh up to fourth with a 68-point win over East Perth. The black and whites have now won three of their last four games to sit at an even 5-5 record, level on wins with Subiaco and Perth but clear […]
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 […]
Scouting Notes: North ruck stars as Roosters crow
AFTER a tight first three quarters, North Adelaide kicked away to a 59-point win over South Adelaide at Prospect Oval on Sunday. Having led by 17, 18, and 22 points at the first three breaks respectively, the Roosters kicked seven goals to two thereafter to win comfortably. The match was headlined by an imposing performance from […]
Scouting Notes: 2025 Coates Talent League Girls – Round 12
FOUR games took place across Round 12 of the Coates Talent League Girls, and while there were some key Vic Country and Metro players out, some returned from injury or stints out, and others went about their business as per usual. All notes are the opinion of the individual author, with a focus on Vic […]
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 […]
Scouting Notes: 2025 AFLW U18s – Western Australia vs. South Australia
SOUTH Australia’s dreams of a third AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships title in four years are still alive after defeating Western Australia on the road over the weekend. We took note of some of the standout players from across both sides in what was an even contribution.
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 […]
Scouting Notes: North ruck stars as Roosters crow
AFTER a tight first three quarters, North Adelaide kicked away to a 59-point win over South Adelaide at Prospect Oval on Sunday. Having led by 17, 18, and 22 points at the first three breaks respectively, the Roosters kicked seven goals to two thereafter to win comfortably. The match was headlined by an imposing performance from […]
Scouting Notes: 2025 AFL U18s – Allies vs. Western Australia
THE ALLIES are on the board at this year’s AFL Under 18 National Championships after a thrilling five-point win over Western Australia on Sunday. First round talent Max King slotted the winning goal with under three minutes left to play after his side trailed for much of the second half at Marvel Stadium. A final […]
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 […]
Scouting Notes: 2025 AFLW U18s – Queensland vs. Vic Country
QUEENSLAND kept its perfect record at the 2025 AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships intact with a hard-fought win over Vic Country. Both sides had plenty of contributors on the day and we took note of just some of those who caught the eye.
Scouting Notes: 2025 Coates Talent League – Round 12
A THRILLING top-of-the-table clash headlined Round 12 in the Coates Talent League, though the remaining five fixtures threw up much wider margins. Plenty of representative stars were in action over the weekend, and we focussed in on them for the latest edition of Scouting Notes. >> CTL ROUND 12: Snapshot | Player of the Week […]
Scouting Notes: 2025 Coates Talent League Girls – Round 11
ONLY two matches took place in the Coates Talent League Girls competition over the weekend with the Victorian and Allies sides all in action for the AFLW Under 18 Championships. Still, we took a look at some of the players who stood up in those two games through our weekly scouting notes. >> ROUND 11: […]
PREVIEW | 2025 AFL U18s: Western Australia vs. Vic Metro
WESTERN Australia rounds out its Under 18 National Championships campaign as Vic Metro comes to town for a clash at East Fremantle Oval tomorrow. The Black Swans will be hunting their second win in game four, while the Vics have a disappointing first appearance to make up for. NEED TO KNOW WHO: Western Australia vs. […]
PREVIEW | 2025 AFL U18s: Allies vs. Vic Country
THE ALLIES will look to build on their opening National Championships win when they play host to Vic Country at IKON Park tomorrow. Five debutants are set to enter the representative stage, including four from Vic Country and three bottom-agers, making for an exciting look to the future. NEED TO KNOW WHO: Allies vs. Vic […]
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 […]
PROFILED | The title-winning South Australian U18 squad
SOUTH Australia broke through to claim its fifth national Under 18 title on Sunday, and its first since 2018 after capping off a stellar undefeated campaign at Marvel Stadium. Led by coach Tony Bamford, the Croweaters won all four games by an average margin of 45 points. Captain Dyson Sharp led the way and was […]
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 […]
WAFL Colts: Swans, Sharks sneak up ladder
SWAN Districts were the big movers in Round 12 of the WAFL Colts, leapfrogging from seventh up to fourth with a 68-point win over East Perth. The black and whites have now won three of their last four games to sit at an even 5-5 record, level on wins with Subiaco and Perth but clear […]
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 […]
