2025 VFLW Season Preview
ALREADY one game down with reigning premiers North Melbourne producing a knockout blow against Carlton earlier today, Rookie Me Central takes a look at the remaining 10 teams, who some of the new faces are and names to look out for in season 2025. BOX HILL HAWKS: 2024 Record: 8-5-1 (3rd) The Hawks have brought […]
SEASON GUIDE | 2025 Coates Talent League Girls
AFTER a long-awaited break, the 2025 Coates Talent League Girls season will get underway this weekend. Ahead of the 18-round home-and-away season commences on Saturday, we take a look at everything you need to know. >> SCROLL for club-by-club previews & predictions NEED TO KNOW The season will feature 18 clubs, including 13 full-time regions. […]
2025 Coates Talent League: Western Jets season preview
WESTERN Jets head into season 2025 on the back of key staff turnover, but boast a pair of leading prospects which will allow their footy to do the talking. We preview the region’s upcoming campaign with help from outgoing talent operations lead, Luke Williams. PRESEASON “It’s been a bit of a different pre-season. Trent Dennis-Lane, […]
2025 Coates Talent League: Tasmania Devils season preview
SEASON 2025 will look slightly different for the Tasmania Devils, who face an altered fixture and less travel throughout the year. With two prospects among the Allies’ preseason squad and some former representatives returning, we preview the Devils’ year with help from head coach Jeromey Webberley. PRESEASON “It’s been really good. We’ve been in since […]
2025 Coates Talent League: Sandringham Dragons season preview
SANDRINGHAM Dragons are chasing a record-equaling fourth straight Coates Talent League premiership in 2025, boasting an even and deep squad of players. Among them are five members of the Vic Metro hub and plenty of club-tied prospects. We highlight them with help from coach Rob Harding. PRESEASON “I’ve been really pleased with the Dragons’ preseason. […]
2025 Coates Talent League: Oakleigh Chargers season preview
OAKLEIGH Chargers produced the second and third picks of last year’s AFL Draft, but come into 2025 boasting a good deal of depth and club-tied prospects across each age group. We preview their upcoming Coates Talent League campaign with outgoing talent operations lead, Alex Davey. PRESEASON “I think for us preseason is one of the […]
2025 Coates Talent League: Northern Knights season preview
NORTHERN Knights coach Anthony Rocca says his side is champing at the bit to get into competitive action, boasting “a good blend of team attributes” and prospects across each age group. He’s confident that Northern’s contested work will surprise a few teams, and helped us preview the region’s season. PRESEASON “The boys were training really […]
2025 Coates Talent League: Murray Bushrangers season preview
THE MURRAY Bushrangers head into season 2025 with eyes on being fresh throughout the year, having altered the region’s preseason program. A total of six players are part of the Vic Country and Allies hubs, while several over-agers have completed VFL preseasons. Coach Mark Brown helps preview the year ahead. PRESEASON “It’s a little bit […]
2025 Coates Talent League: GWV Rebels season preview
THE GREATER Western Victoria (GWV) Rebels will be flooded by fresh faces in 2025 after last year’s breakthrough grand final appearance. With plenty of unknowns ahead, head coach David Loader is buoyed by a “faultless” preseason and the opportunity to develop untapped talent. PRESEASON “It’s been really good. Last year we restructured our program, We […]
2025 Coates Talent League: Gippsland Power season preview
GIPPSLAND Power boast a pick one contender and are “bullish” on their bottom-age talent heading into season 2025, according to head coach Rhett McLennan. Find out how each Vic Country hub member is faring, which players are primed for big campaigns, and what to expect from the Power this season. PRESEASON “It’s been good. We […]
