PREVIEW | Metro Wildcards go country in hunt for finals berths
ALL six Coates Talent League metropolitan regions will converge on Mars Stadium tomorrow as Wildcard Round gets underway. Under the format, all 13 teams are in with a chance to play in the three-week finals series. We preview Saturday’s trio of fixtures, which should offer some close contests. >> EXPLAINER: Coates Talent League Wildcard Round […]
Fothergill-Round-Mitchell Medal contenders revealed
NOMINATIONS for the VFL’s coveted Fothergill-Round-Mitchell Medal have been finalised this week, with 24 players put forward by clubs as potential AFL candidates. The award is given to the league’s most promising Under 23 prospect, with its past 17 winners going on to make the elite grade. >> SCROLL to see the full list of […]
Scouting Notes: 2024 Coates Talent League – Round 19
THE STAGE is set for Wildcard Round in the Coates Talent League after an eventful final home-and-away round which saw plenty of top prospects impress. We took not of how they fared, along with a raft of state representatives and bottom-age talent, in the latest edition of Scouting Notes. >> EXPLAINER: 2024 Coates Talent League […]
Stats Leaders: 2024 Coates Talent League H&A
A HOST of top talent features atop the statistical leaderboards at the close of the Coates Talent League home-and-away season. Among the most impressive feats was Murray Bushrangers having three players feature in the top five goalkickers, including competition leader Joshua Murphy. The power forward booted a high of 30 goals from 10 games, averaging […]
Scouting Notes: 2024 WAFL Colts – Round 21
CLAREMONT has wrapped up the WAFL Colts minor premiership in Round 21, thumping Subiaco in a crucial top three clash. The Tigers and their raft of state representatives kept Subi goalless for three quarters in the 13.10 (88) to 2.10 (22) victory, earning a bye in week one of finals. In the opening game of […]
2024 Coates Talent League: Round 19 POTW
DANDENONG Stingrays co-captain Harvey Langford is our Coates Talent League Player of the Week after stuffing the stats sheet in Round 19. He takes out our final award of the season for his 33 disposals, five marks, and four goals in the Stingrays’ 10-point win over Gippsland Power on Saturday. >> Snapshot: 2024 Coates Talent […]
Club-tied talent keen to impress at Draft Combine
JUST under 20 per cent of invitees to the 2024 AFL National and State Draft Combines are already tied to clubs, either via father-son eligibility or as Academy members – Northern and Next Generation (NGA). It means there may be a little extra emphasis on results for some eager to impress those in attendance. >> […]
Marquee Matchup: Jack Whitlock vs. Matt Whitlock
TWINS forging their way through the footballing pathway together is nothing new. The Wakelin, King, and McKay brothers come to mind. This year alone, there are two sets of brothers hoping to land on AFL lists – one such pair being the Whitlock boys, Jack and Matt out of the Murray Bushrangers. The talented tall […]
Trio tied for RMC Medal lead with one round left
A STAR trio remains tied for the Rookie Me Central Medal lead with only one Coates Talent League round left to play. Oakleigh Chargers captain Jagga Smith joined Cooper Hynes (Dandenong) and Josh Smillie (Eastern) atop the tree on 16 votes after a best afield performance over the weekend. >> SCROLL for the Round 18 […]
