2024 CTLG Player Focus: Grace Belloni (Eastern Ranges)
DESPITE going down in a tough Coates Talent League Grand Final, Eastern Ranges midfielder Grace Belloni had a huge performance on the weekend. Belloni starred for her side in such a industrious performance, cracking in from the first bounce through to the final siren. Belloni had a match-high 31 disposals and eight clearances, ran at […]
VFL Player Focus: Riley Bice (Werribee)
WERRIBEE dasher Riley Bice has rocketed into AFL Draft contention this year on the back of a stellar VFL campaign. Recruited from Albury having come through the Murray Bushrangers pathway, 2024 marked the 24-year-old’s first full state league season after debuting for GWS in 2022. Bice has excelled as a rebound defender, though spent much […]
2024 CTLG Player Focus: Sienna Tallariti (Oakleigh Chargers)
FOR the second consecutive year, Oakleigh Chargers skipper Sienna Tallariti stood tall on the big stage to earn yet another best on ground medal in the Coates Talent League Girls Grand Final. From start until finish, Tallariti played a crucial role in the back 50, intercepting anything that came her way and was able to […]
Coates Talent League Player Focus: Jonty Faull (GWV Rebels)
GREATER Western Victoria (GWV) was spearheaded into the Coates Talent League Grand Final by Jonty Faull, who booted five goals in the Rebels’ narrow preliminary final victory over Oakleigh on Sunday. The 195cm forward had his kicking boots and marking mitts on for what was a true bigtime performance. Having had the start of his […]
WAFL Colts Player Focus: Cody Curtin (Claremont)
CLAREMONT tall Cody Curtin is hitting his straps at the pointy end of the WAFL Colts season, having booted six goals in his side’s thumping semi-final win on Sunday. It was the bottom-age swingman’s second bag of six majors in as many games, both against Subiaco. Curtin’s latest effort helped the Tigers advance straight into […]
WAFL Player Focus: Hamish Davis (Claremont)
CLAREMONT forward Hamish Davis has announced himself since debuting at WAFL League level, and made a splash in his maiden finals outing over the weekend. His game-high four goals helped the Tigers end East Fremantle’s premiership defence, setting up a semi-final clash with Peel Thunder. While few were high on Western Australia’s depth of draft […]
2024 CTLG Player Focus: Jasmine Sowden (Gippsland Power)
GIPPSLAND Power top-ager Jasmine Sowden had a day out to remember at Highgate Recreation Reserve on Saturday, as the midfielder-forward slotted four goals from 31 disposals in the Power’s big win over Murray Bushrangers. A Vic Country representative, Sowden burst onto the scene last year showing plenty of promise as a bottom-ager and earning a […]
VFL Player Focus: Harvey Langford (Richmond)
JOINT Larke Medal winner Harvey Langford became the latest AFL Draft prospect to audition at state league level after making his Victorian Football League (VFL) debut for Richmond. The Tigers fan acquitted himself well in the senior grade as his new side locked in a Wildcard Round berth. Langford, who has been a dominant force […]
2024 AFLW U18s Player Focus: Sara Howley (Vic Country)
PRODUCING one of the best three-game performances for the national carnival, Vic Country midfielder Sara Howley earned her state’s MVP. In her final game during the win over Western Australia, Howley racked up 31 disposals and eight inside 50s – game-highs – and five clearances – equal game-high – in a clear best on ground […]
Transatlantic Cup Player Focus: Amanda Brosnan (Ireland)
LAST weekend saw the 2024 Transatlantic Cup decided, with Ireland emerging victorious after an enthralling win over the United States. A huge part in the success of the Banshees in that match in particular was their captain Amanda Brosnan. The Kerry native, who plays her Aussie Rules domestically with the Cork Vikings, may not have […]
