Clutch Evans “shocked” by bottom-age feats
YOU wouldn’t hear of a first year player kicking two match-winning goals in one season, but hockey convert Jasmine Evans did exactly that in 2023. The Central District forward was one of her side’s most clutch players along a memorable run to the SANFL Women’s premiership. Evans’ first moment of magic came in Round 3 […]
2024 AFL Draft | Race to #1: Finn O’Sullivan
THERE is little that Finn O’Sullivan is yet to achieve in the AFL talent pathway, making him arguably the frontrunner in the race to be 2024’s top prospect. The Koroit native is already an Under 18 All-Australian and enters his draft year as one of the most accomplished juniors nationwide. While other pick one contenders […]
2024 AFL Draft | Race to #1: Josh Smillie
TALL midfielders have had their moment in the sun among AFL Draft circles, and Josh Smillie is one who could bring the trend back in vogue. The Eastern Ranges product has long been a standout in the talent pathway and is among a handful of midfielders vying for top prospect status in 2024. Smillie burst […]
2024 AFL Draft | Race to #1: Jagga Smith
OAKLEIGH Chargers midfielder Jagga Smith is a prospect who has brought the lingering draft age debate to the fore. Some have suggested the 18-year-old would have been ready to slot into an AFL system via last year’s draft, given his enormous talent and status as a high school graduate. The Scotch College alumnus will spend […]
2024 AFL Draft | Race to #1: Sid Draper
SID Draper‘s list of accolades is the envy among this year’s crop of budding AFL hopefuls. The South Australian is already a state MVP, Under 18 All Australian, and senior player in the SANFL. That’s not to mention his best afield performance in South Adelaide’s Under 18 premiership last year. All of the above are […]
Scholz sisters pushing for AFLW reunion
APRIL 22, 2023. Glenelg is defeated by Woodville-West Torrens in a Round 8 SANFL Women’s clash, marking the last time Scholz sisters Matilda and Poppy lined up together on a footy field – for now. A month earlier, elder sibling Matilda was made a priority signing for Port Adelaide and would soon embark on her […]
PROFILED | 2024 Vic Metro Talent Hub
THE 2024 Vic Metro summer training squad has been announced, with 22 prospects selected from across all six applicable Coates Talent League regions. In anticipation of their respective top and bottom-age campaigns, we profile each player and break down the overall squad. >> ANNOUNCEMENT: 2024 Victorian summer training squads 2024 VIC COUNTRY SUMMER TRAINING SQUAD […]
Industrious Ashcroft relishing high standards
THERE’S a lot on Levi Ashcroft‘s plate in 2024, and plenty he’s already achieved. The top draft prospect is aiming to become the third member of his family to reach the top level of Australian rules football, after father Marcus and big brother Will both hit the bigtime in Brisbane. Levi is an esteemed junior, […]
PROFILED | 2024 Vic Country Talent Hub
THE 2024 Vic Country summer training squad was announced last week, with 23 prospects selected from across all six applicable Coates Talent League regions – plus Metropolitan program, Oakleigh Chargers. In anticipation of their top-age campaigns, we profile each player. >> ANNOUNCEMENT: 2024 Victorian summer training squads 2024 VIC COUNTRY SUMMER TRAINING SQUAD BREAKDOWN: AFL […]
2023 AFL Draft Review: Western Bulldogs
A HAUL of five fresh faces landed at Whitten Oval as Western Bulldogs recruited heavily at the 2023 AFL Draft. Two first round selections were welcomed on night one, including a father-son gun, along with a trio of late picks on night two. We recap the Bulldogs’ draft effort. >> UPDATED: Every Pick in the […]
2023 AFL Draft Review: West Coast
WEST COAST was the centre of attention in the to open the first two rounds of the 2023 AFL Draft, and ended up sticking to its guns. With a total of six fresh faces entering the club, more young talent is on the way to help scrape the Eagles off the bottom of the ladder. […]
2023 AFL Draft Review: Sydney
SYDNEY once again lived up to its ‘Bidney’ moniker before picking up a pair of talls and as many academy graduates across this year’s AFL Draft. We recap the Swans’ haul with a look at what each new player offers and the workings behind their selections. >> UPDATED: Every Pick in the 2023 AFL Draft […]
