Michael Alvaro

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WAFL Colts: Swans, Sharks sneak up ladder

SWAN Districts were the big movers in Round 12 of the WAFL Colts, leapfrogging from seventh up to fourth with a 68-point win over East Perth. The black and whites have now won three of their last four games to sit at an even 5-5 record, level on wins with Subiaco and Perth but clear […]

Scouting Notes: 2025 AFL U16s – Giants Academy vs. Swans Academy

THE SYDNEY Swans Academy has claimed bragging rights with a 29-point win over Greater Western Sydney (GWS) in their Under 16 National Championships derby on Saturday. The Swans trailed at quarter time but applied consistent scoreboard pressure with three goals in each of the remaining terms. Manuka Oval set the scene for what was both […]

2025 CTL | Round 13 Player of the Week: Jake Miller

WESTERN Jets key forward Jake Miller is our Coates Talent League Player of the Week after dominant debut in Round 13. The 16-year-old booted four goals from 18 disposals and 11 marks (four contested) as his side went down by an even 30 points to the Oakleigh Chargers at Avalon Airport Oval on Saturday. >> SNAPSHOT: […]

Scouting Notes: 2025 AFL U18s – Allies vs. Western Australia

THE ALLIES are on the board at this year’s AFL Under 18 National Championships after a thrilling five-point win over Western Australia on Sunday. First round talent Max King slotted the winning goal with under three minutes left to play after his side trailed for much of the second half at Marvel Stadium. A final […]

Snapshot: 2025 Coates Talent League – Round 13

A PAIR of thrilling finishes headlined Round 13 of the Coates Talent League, as Sandringham Dragons and Bendigo Pioneers scraped home by under a goal. Two more sides won by an even 30 points, while the remaining two victors won much more comfortably – by over 50 points respectively.

PREVIEW | 2025 AFL U18s: Allies vs. Western Australia

THE SECOND match of Sunday’s Under 18 National Championships double-header sees the Allies and Western Australia lock horns at Marvel Stadium. Both sides will be keen to bounce back from respective losses to South Australia, with the Allies yet to get on the board after their game one defeat. NEED TO KNOW WHO: Allies vs. […]

PREVIEW | 2025 AFL U18s: Vic Country vs. South Australia

SOUTH Australia is in line to secure it first AFL Under 18 National Championships title since 2018 when it faces Vic Country at Marvel Stadium on Sunday. The Vics are the only side left with hope of usurping the Croweaters, who have put together an undefeated campaign to date. We preview the decisive clash. NEED […]

PREVIEW | Bolstered Dragons look to get back on track

REIGNING premiers Sandringham Dragons have been handed a major selection boost in their bid to overturn a 4-5 record in Round 13 of the Coates Talent League. They will have access to a slew of APS-committed players and Vic Metro representatives for their clash against Calder Cannons tomorrow, which kicks off a double-header at Highgate […]

Ones to Watch: 2025 AFL U16s – Pool A

WITH both Round 1 games played out in Pool A of the Under 16 National Development Championships, attention will now turn to the Queensland leg of the series next month. Before the remaining fixtures, we highlight 15 players who impressed for Vic Country and Metro, South Australia, and Western Australia. SCOUTING NOTES:Western Australia vs. South […]

2025 AFL U18s | Prospects pushing for promotion

A PAIR of Victorian squad inclusions headline the players pushing for representative promotions ahead of this weekend’s double-header at Marvel Stadium. Namely, Dandenong Stingrays powerhouse JayDe Varlet has earned a Vic Country call-up in preparation for the clash against South Australia on Sunday. The explosive midfielder-forward picked up 19 disposals and five inside 50s as […]

Rebels pocket rocket enters RMC Medal podium

GREATER Western Victoria (GWV) prospect Talor Byrne has climbed into the top three of the Rookie Me Central Medal count after an industrious performance in Round 12. The Rebels pocket rocket booted three goals from 22 touches and laid nine tackles in his side’s 44-point win over Northern. >> SCROLL for the Round 12 votes […]

Scouting Notes: 2025 Coates Talent League – Round 12

A THRILLING top-of-the-table clash headlined Round 12 in the Coates Talent League, though the remaining five fixtures threw up much wider margins. Plenty of representative stars were in action over the weekend, and we focussed in on them for the latest edition of Scouting Notes. >> CTL ROUND 12: Snapshot | Player of the Week […]

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