Stingrays set high standards in search of next step
HIGH standards are what the Dandenong Stingrays are hoping will help them go one better in 2023, after last year’s run to the Coates Talent League grand final. Amid the hurt of a loss in the last game of the season, there are plenty of silver linings for the program’s promising top-age crop to take. […]
Pioneers identify the need for speed
A SHIFT in focus is what earned the Bendigo Pioneers a historic finals appearance last season, and another is in store for 2023. Head coach Danny O’Bree says the regional talent program has identified a need for speed as it looks to cater towards having another slew of graduates drafted to the AFL. With the […]
Top-agers taking charge at the Falcons
TIES between Geelong’s footballing pathways and the elite level have arguably never been stronger, especially after four of the Cats’ six total draftees in 2022 were taken out of the local Falcons program. In 2023, the next generation of Falcons are looking to take a path well traveled by en route to the AFL. Coach […]
Leading prospect Reid leaves nothing to chance
THERE’S a long way to go, but Bendigo Pioneers star Harley Reid is already the consensus top prospect for this year’s AFL Draft. The midfielder-forward compiled one of the most accomplished bottom-age campaigns in 2022, sweeping up a slew of accolades with bucketloads of flair and starpower. Among the 17-year-old’s achievements; he is already an […]
Caddy primed to spread wings post-setback
THERE’S never a good time to get injured, but less than a month out from season proper is up there with the most untimely periods to do so. It is exactly what Northern Knights forward Nate Caddy is readying himself to bounce back from. The aerial specialist was primed to spread his wings in 2023 […]
Coates Talent League Girls prospects set for preseason testing
COATES Talent League Girls prospects are set to be put through their paces on Sunday, as all 12 Victorian regions convene for their annual preseason testing event. Under the guidance of Rookie Me, athletes will participate in three vertical jump tests, a 20m sprint, agility test, and yo-yo test. >> FIXTURE: 2023 Coates Talent League […]
AFL announces 2023 National Championships fixtures
THE AFL has today revealed the schedules for this year’s Under 18 and Under 16 National Championships. Running from April through August, the respective carnivals will see Australia’s future footballing stars battle it out on the national stage. In a release from AFL House, fixture dates and locations for each carnival were confirmed, with starting […]
AFL Draft | Forwards set to light up 2023 crop
BUDDING AFL Draft prospects are approaching the end of preseason, and that means recruiters are closer to realising if their early assessments of the 2023 crop are correct. A year out, this year’s intake has been touted as a potential ‘super draft’, headlined by unanimous top choice, Harley Reid. He’s among a raft of players […]
Callinan, McKercher making waves in Tassie
THE TASMANIA Devils laid claim to four draftees last year, and look set to produce a few more in 2023. Among the top prospects from the Apple Isle are AFL Academy members Jack Callinan and Colby McKercher, two speedy customers who will look to build on promising bottom-age campaigns and take the next step this […]
2023 Preseason Testing Top 5s – Suns Academy
THE SUNS Academy convened in Queensland this month to partake in their annual preseason testing event, under the eye of Rookie Me. Under 18 talent from both the boys and girls squads underwent a range of physical tests; from vertical jumps, to sprints and endurance running. >> SCROLL for all top five results Top prospects from the […]
2023 WAFLW State Scouting notes: Round 2
IN the latest edition of our WAFL Women’s State scouting notes for Round 2 of the 2023 season, we highlighted nine players across the four games who stood out as either current or prior members of the 2022/23 WAFLW State Academies, while mentioning others who also showed signs in their respective matches.
State Academy notes: 2023 SANFLW Round 4
SOUTH Australia’s top AFL Women’s draft prospects returned for Round 3 of the South Australian National Football League (SANFL) Women’s on the weekend. As always, we took a look at each of the state academy athletes running around in the League competition and made notes on their individual performances. *Each note is the opinion of […]
Scouting Notes: 2023 Coates Talent League Girls: Round 1
IT WAS a staggered start to the 2023 Coates Talent League season with just the four matches on opening weekend, all from the girls’ competition. Kicking off on the Apple Isle, Tasmania Devils got a Round 1 win against GIANTS Academy, before Geelong Falcons defeated GWV Rebels out west, Swans Academy upset Dandenong Stingrays down […]
2023 WAFLW State Scouting notes: Round 1
IN the first edition of our WAFL Women’s State scouting notes for Round 1 of the 2023 season, we highlighted eight players across the four games who stood out as either current or prior members of the 2022/23 WAFLW State Academies, while mentioning others who also showed signs in their respective matches.
Scouting notes – 2023 AFLW U18s: GIANTS Academy vs. Swans Academy
IN the first of the AFLW Under 18 clashes between representative sides, the two NSW/ACT Academies went head to head at Gunghalin. The GWS GIANTS Academy proved too good for the Swans, racing out to a big lead and eventually securing the 16-point win, 40-24. In today’s edition of Scouting notes, we took a look […]
State Academy notes: 2023 SANFLW Round 3
SOUTH Australia’s top AFL Women’s draft prospects returned for Round 3 of the South Australian National Football League (SANFL) Women’s on the weekend. As always, we took a look at each of the state academy athletes running around in the League competition and made notes on their individual performances. *Each note is the opinion of […]
Academy notes: 2023 SANFLW Round 2
SOUTH Australia’s top AFL Women’s draft prospects returned for Round 2 of the South Australian National Football League (SANFL) Women’s on the weekend. As always, we took a look at each of the state academy athletes running around in the League competition and made notes on their individual performances. *Each note is the opinion of […]
Academy notes: 2023 SANFLW Round 1
SOUTH Australia’s top AFL Women’s draft prospects gained their first taste of action on the weekend with Round 1 of the South Australian National Football League (SANFL) Women’s taking place. As always, we took a look at each of the state academy athletes running around in the League competition and made notes on their individual […]
Scouting notes: NTFLW vs. Claremont
REPRESENTATIVE football was back on the menu over the weekend, with WAFL Women’s premiers Claremont defeating the NTFL Women’s All-Stars in an 11-point game up in Darwin. In a hard-fought performance from both sides, a number of young guns stepped up at TIO Stadium. NTFLW ALL-STARS: #1 Maria Rioli The potential Richmond father-daughter talent stepped […]
Saints grind out win over Crocs in NTFLW Round 5
ST MARY’S held on against a determined Southern Districts outfit in the Northern Territory Football League (NTFL) Women’s Round 5 Premier League match. Despite a number of impressive interstate players donning the red, white and black for the Crocs, St Mary’s was able to come away with the win, 3.7 (25) to 2.4 (16), with […]
Stingrays set high standards in search of next step
HIGH standards are what the Dandenong Stingrays are hoping will help them go one better in 2023, after last year’s run to the Coates Talent League grand final. Amid the hurt of a loss in the last game of the season, there are plenty of silver linings for the program’s promising top-age crop to take. […]
Pioneers identify the need for speed
A SHIFT in focus is what earned the Bendigo Pioneers a historic finals appearance last season, and another is in store for 2023. Head coach Danny O’Bree says the regional talent program has identified a need for speed as it looks to cater towards having another slew of graduates drafted to the AFL. With the […]
Top-agers taking charge at the Falcons
TIES between Geelong’s footballing pathways and the elite level have arguably never been stronger, especially after four of the Cats’ six total draftees in 2022 were taken out of the local Falcons program. In 2023, the next generation of Falcons are looking to take a path well traveled by en route to the AFL. Coach […]
Leading prospect Reid leaves nothing to chance
THERE’S a long way to go, but Bendigo Pioneers star Harley Reid is already the consensus top prospect for this year’s AFL Draft. The midfielder-forward compiled one of the most accomplished bottom-age campaigns in 2022, sweeping up a slew of accolades with bucketloads of flair and starpower. Among the 17-year-old’s achievements; he is already an […]
Caddy primed to spread wings post-setback
THERE’S never a good time to get injured, but less than a month out from season proper is up there with the most untimely periods to do so. It is exactly what Northern Knights forward Nate Caddy is readying himself to bounce back from. The aerial specialist was primed to spread his wings in 2023 […]
Coates Talent League Girls prospects set for preseason testing
COATES Talent League Girls prospects are set to be put through their paces on Sunday, as all 12 Victorian regions convene for their annual preseason testing event. Under the guidance of Rookie Me, athletes will participate in three vertical jump tests, a 20m sprint, agility test, and yo-yo test. >> FIXTURE: 2023 Coates Talent League […]
AFL announces 2023 National Championships fixtures
THE AFL has today revealed the schedules for this year’s Under 18 and Under 16 National Championships. Running from April through August, the respective carnivals will see Australia’s future footballing stars battle it out on the national stage. In a release from AFL House, fixture dates and locations for each carnival were confirmed, with starting […]
AFL Draft | Forwards set to light up 2023 crop
BUDDING AFL Draft prospects are approaching the end of preseason, and that means recruiters are closer to realising if their early assessments of the 2023 crop are correct. A year out, this year’s intake has been touted as a potential ‘super draft’, headlined by unanimous top choice, Harley Reid. He’s among a raft of players […]
Callinan, McKercher making waves in Tassie
THE TASMANIA Devils laid claim to four draftees last year, and look set to produce a few more in 2023. Among the top prospects from the Apple Isle are AFL Academy members Jack Callinan and Colby McKercher, two speedy customers who will look to build on promising bottom-age campaigns and take the next step this […]
