PREVIEW | Devils & Pioneers look to land back on winners list
THE PENULTIMATE Coates Talent League home-and-away round gets underway tomorrow, as the Bendigo Pioneers and Tasmania Devils meet at La Trobe University. Most of the action then takes place on Sunday, including a double-header at RSEA Park. We preview the weekend’s opening clash before taking a look around the grounds. >> SCROLL to see the […]
SANFL Under 17 Futures squad announced
THE SANFL has today released its 55-player squad for the Under 17 Futures program set to get underway next month. Those selected will enter a three-week training block once their respective clubs conclude their finals campaigns, with the first session scheduled for Tuesday September 3. >> SCROLL to see the full squad While providing an […]
Scouting Notes: Parade claims back-to-back senior Shields
PARADE College has secured back-to-back Herald Sun Shield titles after beating Emmanuel College by 73 points at ETU Stadium on Wednesday afternoon. Star Northern Knights midfielder and victorious captain Zak Johnson was named best afield in the one-sided affair under clear winter skies. Parade made a powerful start, booting seven goals in the first quarter. […]
Up the Grades: Pick one contenders impress in VFL
WHILE state leagues are quickly coming to their crescendos around the nation, leading AFL Draft prospects are only just getting a taste of senior football. Oakleigh Chargers gun Finn O’Sullivan and Brisbane father-son prospect Levi Ashcroft were the latest top-agers to make their VFL debuts. VFL O’Sullivan joined club teammate Jagga Smith in Richmond’s VFL […]
Scouting Notes: Dominant first half sees St Kevin’s secure Shield
ST KEVIN’S College has taken out the 2024 Herald Sun Shield Division 1 Intermediate boys title after thumping Western Heights College by 64 points in today’s decider. The APS powerhouse booted the game’s first 11 majors and kept its opponent goalless for three quarters at ETU Stadium. A dominant opening half was the key to […]
Around the Grounds: Bulldogs, Bays all but lock in top two spots
CENTRAL District has set up a top-of-the-table clash with Glenelg in the final SANFL Under 18s home-and-away weekend, after beating third place Sturt in Round 17. In what was effectively an eight-point game among the top three, the Bulldogs saluted by 21 points to go a game clear in second spot. Centrals trailed at the […]
Scouting Notes: 2024 AFL U17s – Vic Metro vs. Queensland
QUEENSLAND claimed a 20-point win over Vic Metro in their Under 17 Futures bout on Saturday, with four unanswered third quarter goals proving the difference. The Maroons also forged a four-goal head start in term one and made the better of equal scoring shots to salute 12.8 (80) to 8.12 (60). Despite being dominated throughout […]
Scouting Notes: 2024 AFL U17s – Vic Country vs. NSW/ACT
A FIVE-GOAL burst during the third term has seen NSW/ACT defeat Vic Country in their Under 17 Futures clash on Saturday. The Rams saluted by 23 points at Avalon Airport Oval, spearheaded by Liam Hetherton who bagged five goals overall and three consecutively in the premiership quarter. Things weren’t always in the visitors’ favour though, […]
PREVIEW | VFL hosts Coates Talent League prospects
A LEAGUE-WIDE bye will allow the opportunity for several Coates Talent League players to gain senior experience in the Victorian Football League (VFL) this weekend. Among the prospects named to debut is Finn O’Sullivan, who will feature for Richmond alongside fellow top pick contender Jagga Smith. The Oakleigh Chargers pair are will team up to […]
Extended AFL State Draft Combine list released
THE AFL has announced a list of 62 players to attend this year’s State Draft Combine, set to be held across Victoria, South and Western Australia in October. It comes after 25 players were selected for the shortlist last week alongside a bumper collection of National Combine invites. >> SCROLL to see the combine lists […]
Raiders win big to keep Shield defence alive
PARADE College has gone one step closer to defending its Herald Sun Shield title after defeating Padua College in yesterday’s Division 1 senior boys semi-final. The Raiders stormed home with a wet sail at Trevor Barker Beach Oval, booting seven final quarter goals to win by 118 points, 20.18 (138) to 3.2 (20). While scores […]
SQUADS | 2024 AFL Under 17 Futures trials
SQUADS have been announced for Saturday’s annual Under 17 Futures trial games at Avalon Airport Oval, featuring talent from Victoria, NSW/ACT, and Queensland. The double-header serves as an audition for the AFL Futures showcase on Grand Final day (Saturday September 28). >> SCROLL to see the full squads Nearly all players selected across the four […]
