Michael Alvaro

Scouting Notes: 2023 AFL U17s – Vic Country vs. Queensland
VIC Country has claimed a dramatic after-the-siren win over Queensland as the two sides locked horns in Sunday’s Under 17 Futures showcase. Having led all day on the back of a four-goal head start, the Victorians fell behind for the first time with just two minutes left on the clock. Up stepped Jack Whitlock, who […]

Scouting Notes: 2023 AFL U17s – Vic Metro vs. NSW-ACT
VIC METRO secured an entertaining 20-point win over NSW-ACT in their Under 17 clash at Avalon Airport Oval on Sunday. In a high-scoring affair, the home side led at every break but was pushed all the way, eventually running out 17.15 (117) to 15.7 (97) victors in the Futures showcase. We noted some of the […]

Caddy powers Parade to historic double
A BEST afield performance from Nate Caddy has helped Parade College pull off a historic Herald Sun Shield double. The Raiders took out both titles, and their first senior gong for 25 years as the Victorian school football competition came to a close last week. >> SCROLL to see all results Caddy, a top-end draft […]

Squads set for U17 Futures showcase
THE AFL has today announced squads for Sunday’s Under 17 Futures double-header, which sees prospects from NSW-ACT, Queensland, and Victoria take to Werribee’s Avalon Airport Oval. Both games will serve as somewhat of an audition for the national Futures showcase on AFL Grand Final day. >> SCROLL to see the full squads The squads are […]

Potential RMC Medal winners whittled down to four
ONLY four Coates Talent League players are in with a mathematical chance of taking out the 2023 Rookie Me Central Medal, with just two Coates Talent League rounds left to play. Tasmania Devils midfielder Colby McKercher remains the man to beat out in front on 35 votes. >> SCROLL to see the leaderboard After polling […]

Coates Talent League TOTW: Round 15
ROUND 15 victors Gippsland Power and GWV Rebels have contributed four players apiece to our Coates Talent League Team of the Week. Four other regions are represented thrice each in the 24-man squad, after another five-game weekend of action. See who made the cut! >> Coates Talent League Round 15: Snapshot | POTW | Scouting […]

Scouting Notes: 2023 Coates Talent League – Round 15
NATIONAL Draft Combine invitees were out to impress in the Coates Talent League across Round 15. We noted some of the top draft prospects from all five fixtures, taking a narrow focus on representative squad members, bottom-agers, and club-tied talent. >> CTL Round 15: Snapshot | POTW | TOTW

Season 8 AFLW preview: Carlton
CARLTON comes into Season 8 of the AFLW a new-look and hopefully revitalised side having fallen short of finals for the last three seasons. We preview the Blues’ 2023 campaign, their first under new head coach Mathew Buck. TEAM LIST #1 Amelia Velardo#2 Jessica Dal Pos#3 Darcy Vescio#4 Keeley Skepper#5 Abbie McKay#6 Gab Pound#7 Tahlia […]

PODCAST | Final Siren – Episode 163
THE FINAL Siren Podcast is back for Episode 163, returning with a full-length instalment packed with pathway football discussion. Host Peter Williams sat down with AFL Draft Analyst Michael Alvaro to break down the latest Power Rankings, Draft Combine invite list, and weekend talking points. Tune in! EPISODE 163 RUNDOWN >> Listen to the full episode here […]

2023 Coates Talent League POTW: Round 15
GIPPSLAND Power star Zane Duursma is our Coates Talent League Player of the Week for Round 15, after slotting a season-high six goals in his side’s win over Bendigo on Saturday. He edged out Vic Country teammate George Stevens in this week’s poll, who amassed 36 touches as GWV beat Northern. Duursma has had a […]

Scouting Notes: 2023 TSL – Launceston vs. Clarence
LAUNCESTON claimed a crucial win amid the Tasmanian State League top four race, downing Clarence by 60 points in less than ideal conditions at Windsor Park. The Blues, reigning premiers on the Apple Isle, embraced the muddy slog to set up an eight-goal head start in the opening quarter. Four of Tasmania’s five AFL Draft […]