Michael Alvaro

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.

2024 U16 National Championships set to get underway
THE 2024 AFL National Development Championships are set to kick off with a King’s Birthday double-header in Victoria. Trevor Barker Beach Oval plays host to the opening games of Pools A and B, which see Vic Metro take on Vic Country, and the Northern Territory face Tasmania respectively. >> SCROLL to see the full fixture […]

Eleven fresh faces enter RMC Medal race
A CLOSE run weekend of Coates Talent League football has seen 11 fresh faces enter this year’s Rookie Me Central Medal count. Among them, four earned full votes in Round 10, while the top of the tree takes a familiar look with two Vic Metro stars remaining clear in equal-first place. >> SCROLL for the […]

Scouting Notes: 2024 Coates Talent League – Round 10
BOTH Victorian sides are set to take the field this weekend at the Under 18 National Championships, but on the eve of either campaign, plenty of Coates Talent League prospects underwent one final audition. Find out which prospects impressed in each of the six games across Round 10. >> 2024 CTL Round 10: Snapshot | […]

2024 Coates Talent League: Round 10 TOTW
ROUND 10 adversaries GWV Rebels and Dandenong Stingrays lay claim to a high of three representatives each in our Coates Talent League Team of the Week, after what was a hard fought weekend of action. With three games decided by a goal or less, see who survived the selection squeeze. >> 2024 CTL Round 10: […]

Around the Grounds: 2024 WAFL Colts – Round 9
WHILE the West Australian Under 18 side got its National Championships underway on Sunday, Round 9 of the WAFL Colts season was stretched across Saturday to Monday. Reigning premier Claremont continued its undefeated title defence as a handful of state squad members showed their wares. >> SCROLL for the Round 9 results & ladder In […]

2024 Vic Country Under 18 squad announced
VIC Country has announced its 32-player squad for the 2024 AFL Under 18 National Championships, with its opening match on the horizon this weekend. The Victorians begin their campaign with a clash against South Australia at IKON Park this Sunday. >> SCROLL for the full squad & fixture Despite currently sitting second last on the Coates […]

2024 Coates Talent League: Round 10 POTW
GWV REBELS forward Jonty Faull is our Coates Talent League Player of the Week after a roaring return from injury in Round 10. Making his first appearance for the season, Faull booted five goals from 14 disposals and four marks as his side went down by six points in a thriller against Dandenong. The 195cm […]