Michael Alvaro

PROFILED | 2025 AFL Mid-Season draftees
THE 2025 Mid-Season Rookie Draft saw 16 players earn their first shot in the AFL, while a further two entered the second chance saloon. Three over-age prospects got their chance after being overlooked last year as state leagues in Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia proved popular hunting grounds for the class of 2025. We […]

Every Pick: 2025 AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft
SEVERAL fresh faces have earned rookie opportunities via the 2025 AFL Mid-Season Draft, while a pair of players will take on second chances at the top level. Essendon loaded up with a high of four selections, while Port Adelaide brought in three local prospects out of the SANFL. >> SCROLL to see the full draft […]

2025 CTL | Round 8 Team of the Week
GIPPSLAND Power leads the way with four representatives in our Coates Talent League Team of the Week after their dominant win in Round 8. The ladder leaders kept Oakleigh goalless for three quarters on Saturday, though every side contributed a player in this week’s squad. See who made the cut! >> CTL Round 8: Snapshot […]

Scouting Notes: Western Australia U18 vs. West Perth
WESTERN Australia’s Under 18 side has claimed a comfortable win in its second trial match before the National Championships, defeating West Perth by 48 points in Joondalup on Saturday morning. The Black Swans bounced back from a heavy defeat last week to enter their campaign on the right note. Imposing Claremont tall Cody Curtin booted […]

Vic Country releases National Championships squad
VICTORIA Country’s squad to face Western Australia has been finalised, with 27 players set to make the trip over to Perth on Saturday June 7. Runners-up last year, the Vics will be coached by Gippsland Power mentor Rhett McLennan and have left the door open for more prospects to be added to the roster. >> […]

2025 CTL | Round 8 Player of the Week: Charlie McKinnon
GREATER Western Victoria (GWV) Rebels forward Charlie McKinnon is our Coates Talent League Player of the Week after bagging a big haul of goals in Round 8. The top-ager booted a season-high eight majors from 19 disposals and eight marks in his side’s 31-point win over Western Jets at Mars Stadium. >> Snapshot: 2025 Coates […]

WAFL Colts: Swans swoop on undermanned Tigers
SWAN Districts produced the result of Round 7 in the WAFL Colts, causing a boilover against two-time reigning premier Claremont. The Swans fought back from deficits at each break to boot five goals to one in the final quarter and come away two-point victors at Steel Blue Oval. >> SCROLL to see the results, ladder, […]

SANFL U18s: Weekend dominated by comfortable wins
THE AVERAGE winning margin across four SANFL Under 18 fixtures in Round 8 was 51 points, marking a one-sided weekend of football. Glenelg’s 26-point victory over West Adelaide was the tightest, while South Adelaide saluted to the tune of a round-high 71 points against Woodville-West Torrens. >> SCROLL to see the results, ladder, and fixture […]

Snapshot: 2025 Coates Talent League – Round 8
LADDER leaders Gippsland Power flexed their muscle, while Murray Bushrangers and Northern Knights produced upset victories as regular programming resumed in the Coates Talent League. Catch up on all the key numbers and big performances from Round 8 in a snapshot.

Top Prospects: 2025 AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft
THE 2025 AFL Mid-Season Draft is just days away, with up to 10 clubs set to bolster their lists at Wednesday’s intake. A relatively shallow pool is poised to produce around 10-15 picks, including those searching for second chances and fresh faces who have improved after being overlooked. We highlight 30 names yet to feature […]

Allies unveil stacked 2025 squad
THE 2025 Allies squad has been finalised, boasting talent set to rival that of the historic undefeated side from 2023. A total of 26 players were selected out of NSW/ACT, Queensland, Tasmania and the Northern Territory, with a remarkable 19 being tied to academies in their respective regions. >> SCROLL to see the full squad […]

PROFILED | Vic Metro Under 18 squad inclusions
VIC METRO is soon to begin its Under 18 National Championships title defence, with a squad of 28 players and eight train-ons announced last week. Among them are nine inclusions from outside the summer training hub, with five coming from the Oakleigh Chargers. We profile all the fresh faces. >> FULL SQUAD: 2025 Vic Metro […]