Scouting Notes: 2024 South Australia U18 vs. U20
SOUTH Australia’s Under 18 side has made it two wins from as many trial games in 2024, after defeating the state Under 20s in Saturday’s annual Youth Match at Thebarton Oval. The younger outfit trailed by two points at the opening two breaks but piled on seven goals in term three to take the ascendancy. […]
Weekend Preview: State trials rage on ahead of championships
STATE trial games in South and Western Australia headline the pathway football action this weekend, while the Coates Talent League season rolls on into Round 8. The Under 18 Croweaters take on a state Under 20 outfit, while the Sandgropers will lock horns with an Under 21 counterpart. South Australia’s second trial comes after last […]
Scouting Notes: 2024 Coates Talent League – Round 7
WITH all bar one Under 18 representative squad announced, Coates Talent League prospects continued to up their games in Round 7. A massive six games played out on Sunday following a standalone clash on Saturday, leaving plenty of talent to highlight in the latest Scouting Notes instalment. >> 2024 CTL Round 7: Snapshot | POTW […]
2024 Allies Under 18 squad announced
THE ALLIES’ squad for this year’s Under 18 National Championships has been announced, comprising of 31 players from NSW-ACT, Northern Territory, Queensland, and Tasmania. The reigning title holders will look to defend their crown under new coach Mitch Hahn after 2023’s historic undefeated campaign. >> SCROLL to see the full squad & fixture NSW-ACT and […]
Purple Patch: Wes Walley finds early form
SUBIACO bottom-ager Wesley Walley produced a scintillating first quarter in his side’s Round 7 win over South Fremantle, booting four goals to kickstart the 75-point mauling. The bottom-ager booted the opening three majors of the match within four minutes, before adding a fourth late in the term. The Lions’ five unanswered goals at the first […]
Scouting Notes: South Australia vs. Giants/Swans Academies
SOUTH Australia has overcome a combined GWS Giants and Sydney Swans Academy outfit to win by 10 points at Thebarton Oval on Sunday. In the first of two trial games, the Under 18 Croweaters led by a single point at the first and final breaks before holding firm to salute 10.11 (71) to 9.7 (61). […]
SANFL Player Focus: Noah Howes (South Adelaide)
SOUTH Adelaide key forward Noah Howes has emerged as a mid-season draft candidate since making his SANFL League debut in Round 1. The 18-year-old kicked three goals against Adelaide on that day, and matched his effort in a 27-point loss to Glenelg on Sunday. The 196cm talent was overlooked in his draft year but suffered […]
SANFL U18s MOTR: Round 7 – South Adelaide vs. Glenelg
SOUTH Adelaide handed Glenelg its first loss of the SANFL Under 18s season on Saturday, saluting to the tune of 26 points at Flinders University Stadium. The Panthers, who have recovered to 2-5 in the last fortnight, led at every break but were made to hold off constant pressure from the undermanned Tigers. The result […]
Scouting Notes: 2024 Coates Talent League – Round 6
THE TIME to impress is now in the Coates Talent League, with representative season just around the corner. Round 6 saw a bumper eight games played over the weekend, with four Northern Academies in action. We highlighted some of the top prospects and performers in our Scouting Notes. >> RECAP: Coates Talent League Round 6 […]
WAFL Colts MOTR: Round 6 – West Perth vs. Peel Thunder
WEST Perth has held on to beat Peel Thunder by 13 points in our WAFL Colts featured match for Round 6. The Falcons were far more clinical in front of goal and overcame a half time deficit to win 12.3 (75) to 8.14 (62) at Pentanet Stadium, in the final fixture of the league’s annual […]