Ranges “itching” to rip into season proper
A FULL bill of health is what all coaches and players alike hope for on the eve of any season, and it Is exactly what the Eastern Ranges have in 2023. Head coach Lauren Morecroft, the first woman to take on said title for a Coates Talent League boys squad, says summer has been smooth […]
Coates Talent League prospects set for preseason testing
COATES Talent League prospects are set to be put through their paces on Saturday, as all 12 Victorian regions convene for their annual preseason testing event. Under the guidance of Rookie Me, athletes will participate in three vertical jump tests, a 20m sprint, agility test, and yo-yo test. >> FIXTURE: 2023 Coates Talent League Clubs […]
Coates Talent League officially launched
AUSTRALIA’s premier AFL talent pathway has undergone its third rebrand, with the official launch of the Coates Talent League today. Set to enter its 32nd year in 2023, the competition started out as the Victorian State Football League (VSFL) in 1992, before perhaps being most famously known as the TAC Cup, and most recently the […]
2023 NAB League coaching changes
NAB LEAGUE regions in Victoria and Tasmania have all but completed their coaching appointments for 2023, after it was announced that roles would again been split between girls and boys teams. The move comes as part of the AFL’s commitment to boosting resources in the girls’ talent pathway, with all regions now having dedicated full-time […]
Winners | 2022 NAB League awards night
THE 2022 NAB League awards night was held on Wednesday, with the competition’s best talent recognised in the Team of the Year, and Morrish Medal count. The online ceremony also saw a Personal Growth award handed out, as the first honour of the night. For the second year running, two players were awarded the Morrish […]
2022 RMC NAB League Team of the Year announced
THE 2022 Rookie Me Central NAB League Team of the Year has been announced, with 24 of the competition’s finest players making the cut. After the initial squad of 48 was compiled last week, the final team comes together with awards season in full swing. Throughout the season, 183 players earned nominations via our teams […]
2022 NAB League: Quarter Finals snapshot
AFTER putting their feet up during Wildcard Round, the top three NAB League sides entered finals with a bang, each making their way to the prelims. In a reversal of last week’s drama, all four higher-ranked sides advanced and two flexed their muscle with wins in excess of 10 goals. Catch up on all the […]
2022 RMC NAB League Team of the Year squad
ROOKIE Me Central has announced its NAB League Team of the Year squad, featuring 48 of the competition’s best and brightest prospects. Throughout the season, 183 players earned nominations via 24-man teams of the week, making them eligible for the final squad. Players who won at least five nominations were automatic entrants, with those who […]
Scouting Notes: 2022 NAB League – Wildcard Round
WILDCARD Round produced the goods this weekend, with four of the five games decided by under two goals, and the same amount of lower-ranked sides earning finals berths. With drama at its height, gun AFL Draft prospects rose to the occasion – we highlight a few in the latest edition of Scouting Notes. >> FEATURE: […]
2022 NAB League: Wildcard Round snapshot
THE NAB League premiership race has been blown wide open, after a remarkable Wildcard Round saw four of five lower-ranked regions knock off fancied adversaries. Flag favourite Oakleigh Chargers were eliminated in one of the competition’s greatest upsets, and the bottom four sides will play finals in what promises to be a dramatic postseason.
