Snapshot: 2023 Coates Talent League – Round 1
IT was an ideal weekend for home sides in the Coates Talent League, which kicked off with a bumper eight-game opening round on Saturday. All eight hosts joined the winners list in Round 1 as the Northern Academies jetted south to take on Victorian counterparts. We recap all the action in a snapshot.
SEASON GUIDE | 2023 Coates Talent League
THE 2023 Coates Talent League season is set to get underway tomorrow, with eight games filling out a bumper opening round. Along with the 13 full-time regions, five northern academies will take part throughout the year, meaning plenty of fresh and familiar faces are set to take centre stage. We run you through all you […]
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 […]
NAB League Player Focus: Oliver Hollands (Murray Bushrangers)
THE MURRAY Bushrangers may have been eliminated in Wildcard Round, but that didn’t stop star midfielder Oliver Hollands from showcasing some of his best form. The top-ager racked up a team-high 27 disposals and six clearances as the Bushies went down to Sandringham, doing so against one of the competition’s most fearsome on-ball groups. Hollands […]
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 […]
