PREVIEW | 2024 Coates Talent League: Murray Bushrangers
AFTER producing four first round draftees last year, Murray Bushrangers have five prospects in state talent hubs and plenty of miles under their belt in preseason. We spoke to head coach Mark Brown about the Bushies’ top talents for 2024, ahead of Round 1 of the Coates Talent League. PRESEASON “The squad looks good. We […]
PREVIEW | 2024 Coates Talent League: GWV Rebels
GREATER Western Victoria (GWV) Rebels boast one of the Coates Talent League’s strongest squads in 2024. Despite likely missing a few of their top prospects to start the season, the Rebels are ready to hit the ground running after a program restructure, according to head coach David Loader. >> Preseason Q&A: Sam Lalor (GWV Rebels) […]
PREVIEW | 2024 Coates Talent League: Geelong Falcons
GEELONG Falcons battled to a preliminary final last year, and promise to be just as competitive in the upcoming Coates Talent League season. We spoke to head coach Paul Corrigan about the Falcons’ preseason, top prospects, and the campaign ahead. PRESEASON “We’ve been pretty happy with our off-season. We did about four or five weeks […]
PREVIEW | 2024 Coates Talent League: Eastern Ranges
EASTERN Ranges made a remarkable run to last year’s Coates Talent League Grand Final, and promise plenty more on the eve of season 2024. With a pair of National Academy stars to jot down, we chatted to Talent Lead Danny Ryan about the Ranges’ prospects and year ahead. PRESEASON “We’ve got a few long-term injuries, […]
PREVIEW | 2024 Coates Talent League: Dandenong Stingrays
DANDENONG Stingrays coach Nick Cox is excited by his squad’s potential to produce players who “fit the bill” this year, on top of four outstanding Vic Country talent hub members. The Rays begin their Coates Talent League campaign on Sunday, but before then, see what the head coach had to say about their season ahead. […]
PREVIEW | 2024 Coates Talent League: Calder Cannons
CALDER Cannons head into the 2024 Coates Talent League with a new head coach and three prospects in the Vic Metro talent hub. The region has finalised its leadership group and has a couple of emerging players to watch this season. We chatted to coach Sam Willatt about the year ahead. HOW THE SQUAD STACKS […]
PREVIEW | 2024 Coates Talent League: Bendigo Pioneers
HAVING produced last year’s number one draft pick, Bendigo Pioneers are focussed in on 2023 with another strong group of prospects in two. The Country region boasts two National Academy stars and one of the hardest working players in the competition. We chatted to head coach Danny O’Bree about the Pios’ top prospects and their […]
TOP 5s | 2024 Preseason Testing – Coates Talent League
RECORDS tumbled at last week’s Coates Talent League boys preseason testing day, as athletes from the 12 Victorian regions were put through their paces in Thornbury. In the event hosted by Rookie Me, Jett McLaughlan notched the best preseason Yo-Yo Test score ever recorded. >> SCROLL for all top five results The Northern Knights top-ager’s effort […]
Q&A: Sam Lalor (GWV Rebels)
GREATER Western Victoria (GWV) prospect Sam Lalor is a talented dual-sportsman. He currently plays school cricket alongside Under 19 World Cup winner Oliver Peake at Geelong Grammar, and is part of the esteemed AFL Academy as one of this year’s brightest draft prospects. The midfield bull has drawn comparisons to Dustin Martin for his power […]
PODCAST | Game Sense: Season 3, Episode 3
THE GAME Sense podcast is back with the third episode of season three, as the SANFL and WAFL Women’s early rounds continue. Join host Michael Alvaro and AFLW Draft expert Peter Williams as they unpack what went down, before looking ahead to the next batch of matches. All that, and more. Tune in! EPISODE TIMESTAMPS INTRO: […]
Q&A: Christian Moraes (Eastern Ranges)
EASTERN Ranges midfielder Christian Moraes is being spurred on by team success in 2024, hoping to go one better after helping his side to last year’s Coates Talent League Grand Final. The top-ager produced a sparkling run of form in the back-end of the season to put his name in lights. Now a National Academy […]
SANFLW Player Focus: Jasmine Evans (Central District)
GOALSNEAKS are consistently among footy fan favourites and Jasmine Evans is exactly that for reigning SANFL Women’s premier, Central District. The 18-year-old draft prospect needs few opportunities to make an impact and did exactly that in the Bulldogs’ Round 2 win on Saturday. Posted deep forward, Evans booted three goals from seven touches to back […]
