Glenn grabs new responsibilities with glee
NEW Carlton VFLW coach Glenn Strachan is adding much more to his plate this year, adding the VFLW coaching gig to his already existing role with the club’s AFLW side. He is certainly excited to take on the double role, and the challenges that come with it. “I think the group, ultimately, we’ve brought a […]
PREVIEW | 2024 Coates Talent League: Northern Knights
BOASTING a different list profile to last year, Northern Knights have plans to move the ball differently in 2024 – with serious speed. We chatted to Knights head coach Anthony Rocca about his side’s preseason, top prospects, and the year ahead. PRESEASON “We’ve only had one opposition at the moment and haven’t played the full […]
2024 Summer Series: Swans Academy vs. Giants Academy
SYDNEY Swans Academy won bragging rights over GWS Giants Academy in the final round of the 2024 Under 22s Summer Series. After both sides faced the best Under 22s from AFL Sydney and AFL Canberra, it was the Swans – who went down to AFL Sydney – knocking off the previously undefeated Giants in a […]
PREVIEW | 2024 Coates Talent League: Murray Bushrangers
AFTER producing four first round draftees last year, Murray Bushrangers have five prospects in state talent hubs and plenty of miles under their belt in preseason. We spoke to head coach Mark Brown about the Bushies’ top talents for 2024, ahead of Round 1 of the Coates Talent League. PRESEASON “The squad looks good. We […]
PREVIEW | 2024 Coates Talent League: GWV Rebels
GREATER Western Victoria (GWV) Rebels boast one of the Coates Talent League’s strongest squads in 2024. Despite likely missing a few of their top prospects to start the season, the Rebels are ready to hit the ground running after a program restructure, according to head coach David Loader. >> Preseason Q&A: Sam Lalor (GWV Rebels) […]
Pies set to Cashin on a clean slate in 2024
AFTER a heartbreaking end to season 2023, there is a lot of newness around Collingwood’s VFLW side. Headlining the fresh faces is new senior coach Tom Cashin, with former Bulldogs assistant swapping out Whitten Oval for Victoria Park. Cashin says his first preseason in the role has gone well, albeit brief. “Preseason has been fantastic. […]
PREVIEW | 2024 Coates Talent League: Geelong Falcons
GEELONG Falcons battled to a preliminary final last year, and promise to be just as competitive in the upcoming Coates Talent League season. We spoke to head coach Paul Corrigan about the Falcons’ preseason, top prospects, and the campaign ahead. PRESEASON “We’ve been pretty happy with our off-season. We did about four or five weeks […]
PREVIEW | 2024 Coates Talent League: Eastern Ranges
EASTERN Ranges made a remarkable run to last year’s Coates Talent League Grand Final, and promise plenty more on the eve of season 2024. With a pair of National Academy stars to jot down, we chatted to Talent Lead Danny Ryan about the Ranges’ prospects and year ahead. PRESEASON “We’ve got a few long-term injuries, […]
Coaching drummer set to become Demon conductor in 2024
THE Casey Demons are one of a number of VFLW sides with a new coach at the helm this season, with Melbourne AFLW assistant Matt Brewer stepping up into the role. However, it was initially not a role he was going to go for. “This is something I probably wasn’t aspiring to be,” he said […]
PREVIEW | 2024 Coates Talent League: Dandenong Stingrays
DANDENONG Stingrays coach Nick Cox is excited by his squad’s potential to produce players who “fit the bill” this year, on top of four outstanding Vic Country talent hub members. The Rays begin their Coates Talent League campaign on Sunday, but before then, see what the head coach had to say about their season ahead. […]
