Scouting Notes: 2024 AFL U16s – Northern Territory vs. Suns Academy
GOLD Coast Suns Academy held on to beat a gallant Northern Territory side by two points in their Under 16 National Championships clash at Fankhauser Reserve on Thursday. After trailing by 17 points at three-quarter time, the NT thrice got the margin back to under a goal but could not quite snatch victory. The Northern […]
Scouting Notes: 2024 AFL U16s – Lions Academy vs. Giants Academy
THE BRISBANE Lions Academy’s Pool B title defence ended on a positive note, as they defeated the Giants Academy by 15 points in today’s Under 16 National Championships clash at Fankhauser Reserve. The result sees the Lions finish their campaign with a 2-1 record, good enough for third place. An inaccurate start saw the Giants […]
Smillie soars back into RMC Medal lead
EASTERN Ranges midfielder Josh Smillie has reclaimed pole position in the Rookie Me Central Medal race, after another best on ground performance in Round 14. The pick one contender led all-comers with 26 disposals and booted a goal in is side’s loss to Oakleigh Chargers on Saturday. >> SCROLL for the Round 14 votes & […]
Around the Grounds: State skipper returns to senior footy
WITH South Australia’s state Under 18 campaigns having drawn to a close, representative stars are beginning to filter back into clubland. Among them was Croweaters captain Sid Draper, who returned for his first senior game of the season in South Adelaide’s loss to Sturt on Sunday. The slick midfielder led all comers at stages in […]
Scouting Notes: 2024 AFL U16s – Vic Country vs. Western Australia
WESTERN Australia outlasted Vic Country to notch a 27-point win in damp conditions at People First Stadium on Tuesday. It was the Sandgropers’ first win of this year’s Under 16 National Championships, and one of the more competitive games in the Queensland leg of the carnival to-date. After WA got an early run on, Vic […]
2024 Coates Talent League: Round 14 TOTW
ROUND 14 victors Oakleigh Chargers and Dandenong Stingrays have set themselves apart in our Coates Talent League Team of the Week, combining for nine representatives in the 24-player squad. See who made the cut! Note, the Gippsland-Tasmania fixture has been postponed until further notice. >> 2024 CTL Round 14: Snapshot | POTW DEFENCE B: Aaron […]
Scouting Notes: 2024 AFL U16s – Vic Metro vs. South Australia
SOUTH Australia took a major step towards claiming the Pool A title after defeating Vic Metro by 32 points in today’s Under 16 National Championships clash at People First Stadium. The Croweaters, now 2-0, remain the only undefeated side in their division with one game left to play on Friday. A string of six unanswered […]
Scouting Notes: 2024 AFL U16s – Suns Academy vs. Giants Academy
THE GREATER Western Sydney (GWS) Giants Academy picked up its first win of the Under 16 National Championships on Monday, defeating the Suns Academy by 38 points at People First Stadium. The visitors had all the territory and while wasteful in the opening exchanges, made it count thereafter. A scrappy first half saw either side […]
2024 Coates Talent League: Round 14 POTW
MURRAY Bushrangers ruck Zac Harding is our Coates Talent League Player of the Week after a dominant all-round performance on Saturday. The imposing 199cm tall led all comers with 28 disposals, five marks, 26 hitouts and two goals despite his side suffering a 31-point defeat to Dandenong in Round 14. >> Snapshot: Coates Talent League […]
Scouting Notes: 2024 AFL U16s – Swans Academy vs. Northern Territory
SYDNEY Swans Academy moved to 2-0 in the Under 16 National Championships after claiming a 52-point win over Northern Territory at People First Stadium today. The victors owned field position to post five unanswered first half goals, but were a touch wasteful and didn’t have it all their own way thereafter. Both sides found their […]
Scouting Notes: 2024 AFL U18s – Allies vs. Vic Country
VIC COUNTRY held on to secure a two-point victory over the Allies in Sunday’s AFL Under 18 National Championships clash at Brighton Homes Arena. The visitors came up trumps in a second half shootout to keep their title hopes alive, while the reigning champions played their final fixture for the year. >> Match report: Country […]
Snapshot: 2024 Coates Talent League – Round 14
A QUINTET of comfortable margins made up Round 14 of the Coates Talent League, with every game decided by 27 points or more. Reigning premier Sandringham stormed back into top spot, while bottom sides Oakleigh and Greater Western Victoria picked up wins. Catch up on all the action in a snapshot. Note: Saturday’s Gippsland Power […]
