Around the Grounds: State stars soar to senior grades
SENIOR debuts were handed out across the country, as recent state representatives continue to earn higher honours. The brother of a current Saint earned his maiden cap in the SANFL, while a pair of West Perth prospects did so in the WAFL, and two Victorian over-agers turned out in the VFL. Catch up on all […]
Scouting Notes: 2025 AFL U16s – Lions Academy vs. Swans Academy
BRISBANE Lions Academy maintained its perfect record at the Under 16 National Championships after defeating the Sydney Swans Academy by 50 points at People First Stadium yesterday. The Lions kept their wayward opponents goalless until 21 minutes into term three while kicking away in the meantime. A ruthless six unanswered goals in the second quarter […]
2025 CTL | Round 15 Player of the Week: Jack Pickett
GEELONG Falcons forward Jack Pickett is our Coates Talent League Player of the Week after booting a big bag of goals in Round 15. The bottom-ager slotted seven straight majors from 10 disposals and six marks, running at 100 per cent efficiency in the Falcons’ 70-point win over Western Jets on Saturday. >> SNAPSHOT: 2025 […]
2025 CTLG wrap | Rebels cause Power outage
GREATER Western Victoria (GWV) Rebels ended Gippsland Power’s seven-game winning streak in Round 14 of the Coates Talent League Girls competition, while Geelong Falcons pipped Oakleigh Chargers and Dandenong Stingrays crushed Sandringham Dragons. Vic Metro representatives were again largely absence due to facing the Allies up north, was Tasmania Devils going down to Western Jets […]
Scouting Notes: 2025 AFL U16s – Giants Academy vs. Northern Territory
GWS GIANTS Academy bounced back from its first round AFL Under 16 Championships defeat to Sydney Swans Academy by storming to an easy 62-point win over Northern Territory at People First Stadium yesterday. The orange team overcame early inaccuracy to put the foot down in the second half and secure a strong 14.19 (103) to […]
Darebin dares to dream in VFLW
DAREBIN has roared back into finals contention after a critical four-point win over Williamstown in Round 12 of the VFL Women’s competition. Aided by Port Melbourne’s heavy defeat to North Melbourne Werribee, the Falcons moved just two points and percentage outside the top six, with eight potential finalists remaining in the season. ROUND 12 SCORES […]
Scouting Notes: 2025 AFL U16s – Suns Academy vs. Tasmania
TASMANIA notched a record-breaking win over the Gold Coast Suns Academy in their Under 16 National Championships clash yesterday, saluting by 164 points at People First Stadium. It was Tasmania’s largest every victory at the level, spearheaded by a new individual best of seven goals from Chaice Oliver. The travelling side was on song early, […]
Scouting Notes: 2025 AFLW U18s – Allies vs. Vic Metro
VICTORIA Metro had to withstand a fourth quarter comeback from the Allies to enjoy a two-point AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships win up at Brighton Homes Arena yesterday. In an even contribution across both teams, we took note of some of the players who caught the eye from the match.
Snapshot: 2025 Coates Talent League – Round 15
THE AVERAGE margin of victory was 54 points across a lopsided weekend of Coates Talent League action, accentuated by Bendigo Pioneers’ 111-point win over Murray. Plenty of Vic Country representatives filtered back into the competition, while a few Vic Metro hopefuls looked to impress in Round 15 ahead the final National Championships fixture on Sunday.
2025 CTLG | Round 14 Player of the Week: Piper Dixon
WESTERN Jets bottom-ager Piper Dixon produced a breakout performance during her sides’ 18-point victory over Tasmania Devils on the Apple Isle. Best known for her work close to goal, the crafty forward spent more time up the ground racking up a remarkable 35 disposals – 13 more than any other Jets- in a stat-stuffing game. […]
