Scouting Notes: Gippsland gets the better of Devils
GIPPSLAND Power have progressed to the Talent League’s final four after defeating Tasmania by 38 points in their quarter-final matchup at Preston City Oval. After a high-octane start from both sides, the Power began to take their chances and the ascendancy in what ended up being a comfortable victory. The Power’s forward firepower showed out […]
Scouting Notes: Sandringham sends Northern out in straight sets
FOR THE second week running, minor premiers Northern Knights have suffered defeat via the final kick of the game to be bundled out of the Talent League flag race in straight sets. This time out, Sandringham Dragons star Albert MacGowan sunk a clutch set shot right on the final siren to clinch a thrilling victory. […]
Scouting Notes: Ruthless Bays book Grand Final spot
GLENELG has booked its place in the AAMI Talent League Grand Final with a stylish 39-point win over Central District in Saturday’s qualifying final. The Bays built their victory on the back of a ruthlessly efficient opening quarter, booting eight straight goals to snatch the early ascendancy. They nailed home their advantage with a further […]
Scouting Notes: Beams’ bag helps kick Devils into finals
TASMANIA Devils have roared into the Talent League quarter-finals after a 36-point Wildcard Round win over Bendigo at KGV Oval. The hosts overcame a slow opening quarter to pile on five goals in each of the remaining terms and run out relatively comfortable victors. Bottom-age star Jake Beams bagged five goals for the winners in […]
Three venues across two days host Talent League finals
PRESTON, Ballarat and Dandenong will all play host to double-headers across the weekend as the Talent League finals continue. The Talent League Girls post-season will roll on after the quarter finals last week, with a pair of preliminary finals to decide who will take their place in the 2026 Grand Final. For the boys, the […]
Scouting Notes: Fast-starting Dragons capitalise on Cannons’ misfire
SANDRINGHAM Dragons’ quest to make a fifth-straight Talent League decider remains alive after knocking off the higher-ranked Calder Cannons in Wildcard Round. A fast start saw the Dragons pile on six goals to one in the opening term, setting up the 48-point win at Preston City Oval on Saturday. The Dragons capitalised on Calder’s early […]
Scouting Notes: Oakleigh charges into finals with Wildcard win
OAKLEIGH Chargers have advanced to the Talent League quarter-finals via a stunning Wildcard Round win over Western Jets on Sunday. The lower-ranked side comprehensively beat their much fancied opponents after leading all day, saluting to the tune of 69 points at Preston City Oval. Despite owning a greater amount of possession, the Jets struggled to […]
Scouting Notes: Ranges knock off Knights in golden point thriller
BAXTER Sruk‘s golden goal has seen Eastern Ranges knock off the Northern Knights in a dramatic Wildcard Round encounter on Sunday morning. In what was a meeting between the minor and reigning premiers, the latter prevailed having been the better side for much of the day at Preston City Oval. Eastern led the low-scoring armwrestle […]
Scouting Notes: Rebels roar home to secure finals spot
GREATER Western Victoria (GWV) has punched its Talent League finals ticket after a runaway 52-point win over Geelong Falcons in Wildcard Round. A run of five unanswered goals swung the scoreboard heavily in the Rebels’ favour at La Trobe University, as they set up a quarter-final meeting with Dandenong. The Falcons made a wayward start […]
Scouting Notes: Gippsland powers into finals
GIPPSLAND Power has stormed into the Talent League finals series after a thumping 76-point win over Murray in Wildcard Round on Saturday. The victors lifted their pressure and intensity after a slow start at La Trobe University, surging into the lead with six goals to one in term two and never looking back. It was […]
