Michael Alvaro

Scouting Notes: South Australia vs. Giants/Swans Academies
SOUTH Australia has overcome a combined GWS Giants and Sydney Swans Academy outfit to win by 10 points at Thebarton Oval on Sunday. In the first of two trial games, the Under 18 Croweaters led by a single point at the first and final breaks before holding firm to salute 10.11 (71) to 9.7 (61). […]

Snapshot: 2024 Coates Talent League – Round 7
A MIXED bag of results has seen games decided by margins spanning from three to 50 points across the seven Coates Talent League fixtures in Round 7. Among the action, GWV Rebels picked up a breakthrough victory, while Tasmania Devils triumphed in their first home game for the season.

PREVIEW | 2024 Coates Talent League: Round 7
A STANDALONE Saturday fixture between the Tasmania Devils and Dandenong Stingrays opens Round 7 of the Coates Talent League this weekend. We preview that clash, which also serves as an AFL curtain-raiser in Launceston, before taking a look at what else is in store around the grounds on Sunday. AROUND THE GROUNDS It’s double-headers galore […]

SANFL Player Focus: Noah Howes (South Adelaide)
SOUTH Adelaide key forward Noah Howes has emerged as a mid-season draft candidate since making his SANFL League debut in Round 1. The 18-year-old kicked three goals against Adelaide on that day, and matched his effort in a 27-point loss to Glenelg on Sunday. The 196cm talent was overlooked in his draft year but suffered […]

SANFL U18s MOTR: Round 7 – South Adelaide vs. Glenelg
SOUTH Adelaide handed Glenelg its first loss of the SANFL Under 18s season on Saturday, saluting to the tune of 26 points at Flinders University Stadium. The Panthers, who have recovered to 2-5 in the last fortnight, led at every break but were made to hold off constant pressure from the undermanned Tigers. The result […]

2024 Coates Talent League: Round 6 TOTW
MURRAY Bushrangers lead the way with a high of three representatives in our Coates Talent League Team of the Week for Round 6. After a bumper eight-game weekend, 15 clubs have contributed to the squad of 24, which also features three emergencies after a selection squeeze. See who made the cut. >> 2024 CTL Round […]

Smillie, Smith join RMC Medal podium
STAR AFL Draft prospects Josh Smillie and Jagga Smith have stepped onto the Rookie Me Central Medal podium after polling votes in Round 6 of the Coates Talent League. Smillie was best afield in Eastern’s tense win over the Lions Academy, while Smith played a lone hand as Oakleigh was handily beaten. >> SCROLL for […]

2024 Coates Talent League: Round 6 POTW
DANDENONG Stingrays co-captain Cooper Hynes is our Coates Talent League Player of the Week after starring in Round 6. The powerful midfielder-forward filled his boots with 23 disposals, six marks, and five goals as the ‘Rays defeated the Suns Academy by 29 points on Sunday. Hynes beat Northern Knights ruck-forward Thomas Sims to this week’s […]

WAFL Colts MOTR: Round 6 – West Perth vs. Peel Thunder
WEST Perth has held on to beat Peel Thunder by 13 points in our WAFL Colts featured match for Round 6. The Falcons were far more clinical in front of goal and overcame a half time deficit to win 12.3 (75) to 8.14 (62) at Pentanet Stadium, in the final fixture of the league’s annual […]

Snapshot: 2024 Coates Talent League – Round 6
A BUMPER eight-game weekend of Coates Talent League action was headlined by a couple of big wins and as many thrillers, as all four Northern Academies suffered defeats. Catch up on all the Round 6 scores, stats and star performances in a snapshot. — TO COME: Player of the Week, Team of the Week, Scouting […]

SANFL state Under 20 squad announced
THE SANFL has released this year’s state Under 20 squad, set to take on South Australia’s Under 18 side in the annual State Youth Match on Saturday May 18. Among the 29 players selected are several SANFL League regulars, overlooked AFL Draft prospects, and former junior state representatives. >> SCROLL to see the full squad […]

PODCAST | Game Sense: Season 3, Episode 8
SATURDAY’S state game between the SANFL and WAFL Women’s sides is the focal point of this week’s Game Sense Podcast episode, while things continue to roll on in the Coates Talent League season. Tune in to hear host Michael Alvaro and AFLW Draft expert Peter Williams chat all things pathway football. EPISODE TIMESTAMPS Episode link: […]