Michael Alvaro
PREVIEW | Coates Talent League returns under Friday night lights
A FULL allotment of Coates Talent League action is in store for the weekend, starting with Dandenong Stingrays’ clash with Oakleigh Chargers in Frankston on Friday night. Five more fixtures are to follow across Saturday and Sunday, but we preview the Round 11 opener under lights. >> SCROLL to see the Round 11 fixture AROUND […]
Your questions answered: June Power Rankings Q&A
ROOKIE Me Central’s first AFL Draft Power Rankings for 2024 were released on Wednesday night, and yielded a bunch of questions about the initial list of prospects. From the inevitable “where is…?” to the strengths of the draft and more, we answer all your questions about the June’s top 25. >> Top 25: June 2024 […]
Around the Grounds: 2024 SANFL U18s – Round 11
THE RACE for fourth spot is heating up in the SANFL Under 18s, though the ladder remains the same after Round 11. Fifth-placed Woodville-West Torrens failed to capitalise on North Adelaide’s loss, while South Adelaide continues to bridge the gap to the projected finalists. >> SCROLL for the Round 11 results & ladder A bumper […]
Scouting Notes: 2024 AFL U18s – Vic Country vs. South Australia
VIC COUNTRY held off a late South Australian surge to win its opening Under 18 National Championships fixture at IKON Park. The result marked two Victorian wins in Sunday’s double-header, with every team having now made an appearance in the tournament. We noted some of the top performers. >> Match report: Vics beat all comers […]
Scouting Notes: 2024 AFL U18s – Vic Metro vs. Allies
VIC METRO made a successful start to its Under 18 National Championships campaign on Sunday, defeating the Allies by 16 points at IKON Park. Despite the less than ideal conditions, a bunch of prospects improved their draft stocks to feature in the latest edition of Scouting Notes. >> Match report: Vics beat all comers in […]
Scouting Notes: 2024 AFL U16s – Vic Metro vs. Vic Country
VIC COUNTRY earned bragging rights over their Metro counterparts with a 22-point win in Saturday’s Under 16 National Championships clash at Trevor Barker Beach Oval. The victors controlled much of the match and overcame goalkicking inaccuracy to salute 9.17 (71) to 7.7 (49). Vic Metro more than doubled their score in term four but was […]
Scouting Notes: 2024 AFL U16s – Northern Territory vs. Tasmania
TASMANIA opened the 2024 AFL Under 16 National Championships with a 15-point win over the Northern Territory at Trevor Barker Beach Oval on Saturday. The Devils booted four unanswered goals in term three to set up the 9.6 (60) to 7.3 (45) victory after falling behind at half time. A gallant Northern Territory outfit snatched […]
Vics beat all comers in dour double-header
THE NATION’S brightest Under 18 prospects descended on IKON Park for a representative double-header on Sunday, with both Victorian sides coming away with wins. Metro downed the Allies by 16 points to kick off proceedings, before Country held off South Australia to salute by eight points. >> SCROLL for all the results, goals & bests […]
PREVIEW | 2024 AFL U18s: Vic Country vs. South Australia
VIC COUNTRY takes on South Australia in the second game of Sunday’s Under 18 National Championships double-header at IKON Park. The Vics are set to turn out in their first match of the tournament, while SA comes in after beating the Allies in game one. We preview the big clash. >> PREVIEW: Vic Metro vs. […]
PREVIEW | 2024 AFL U18s: Vic Metro vs. Allies
IN the first game of Sunday’s Under 18 National Championships double-header at IKON Park, Vic Metro makes its maiden appearance against the 1-1 title-holding Allies. The hosts are stacked in midfield, but will have to jell quickly against a talented visiting outfit. We preview the big clash. NEED TO KNOW Who: Vic Metro vs. AlliesWhen: […]
PREVIEW | Local rivals lock horns under Friday night lights
LOCAL rivals Sandringham Dragons and Oakleigh Chargers are set to throw down in a standalone Coates Talent League fixture under Friday night lights. Doing battle for the second time this season at RSEA Park, both sides look completely different from their Round 2 clash. We preview their next meeting.