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PREVIEW | 2023 Coates Talent League – Preliminary Final 1

ONLY two more weeks of Coates Talent League football remain in 2023, with the weekend’s Preliminary Finals set to determine who will face off in this year’s decider. In the first of two bouts on Sunday, minor premier Tasmania takes on Eastern Ranges at Queen Elizabeth Oval. We preview the big clash.

2023 Talent League Season Review: Wildcards

THE 2023 Coates Talent League season is over for nine of the 13 full-time regions, meaning it is time for them to not only look back and reflect on the year that was, but also what lies ahead. We recap the campaigns of the five teams who exited in Wildcard Round, and lucky loser Northern […]

Scouting Notes: 2023 Coates Talent League – Quarter Finals

THE 2023 Coates Talent League finals series got underway over the weekend, with a quartet of elimination bouts split into two double-headers. We noted some of the top prospects from all four games, focussing on combine invitees and representative squad members. >> Snapshot: Coates Talent League Quarter Finals

Swan flies high after Combine invite

MAROOCHYDORE utility Amber Swan is one of 12 Queenslanders to earn a place at the upcoming AFLW Draft Combine, with the Lions Academy member overcoming an ankle injury in the lead-up to the national carnival not stopping her from having an impact. In speaking to Rookie Me Central ahead of that national carnival, Swan was […]

Earning a second shot: Over-age Draft Combine invites

FIVE players earned AFL Women’s Draft Combine invites above the typical top-age draft season. Ranging between over-age (2004-born) and what is deemed mature-age (2003 or older), the five players have all caught the eye of AFLW Clubs enough to test their athletic capabilities at their respective combines. Tshinta Kendall (Bond University)11/04/2001 | Forward The former […]

2023 RMC Coates Talent League Team of the Year

THE 2023 Rookie Me Central Coates Talent League Team of the Year has been finalised, with the original squad of 48 cut down to 24. After weekly nominations throughout a 17-round regular season, the competition’s best, most dominant and consistent players were selected. >> Full Squad: 2023 RMC Coates Talent League TOTY Conversely to the […]

RMC Medallist Duursma proud of Power campaign

RECENTLY crowned Rookie Me Central Medal winner Zane Duursma says he’s “proud” of the season Gippsland Power put together, having bowed out of the Coates Talent League premiership race over the weekend. >> Duursma snatches RMC Medal in final round Duursma was restricted to one final quarter goal but was among his side’s more prominent […]

Starcevich inspires Williams to take next step

LITTLE did current Brisbane Lions coach Craig Starcevich know, but when he made a visit to the Hervey Bay region in the year leading up to the inaugural AFL Women’s season, he was planting the seed for a then 10-year-old Indiana Williams to follow a path into Australian rules football Fast forward seven years, and […]

State of Play | 2023 Junior Pathway Finals

FINALS series are well underway around the nation, with the Coates Talent League, SANFL Under 18s, and WAFL Colts showcasing a bunch of the top current and future AFL Draft prospects this postseason. We take you through the state of play across all three competitions. COATES TALENT LEAGUE FINALISTS: Tasmania Devils | 1st (1st Country) […]

Snapshot: 2023 Coates Talent League – Quarter Finals

THE 2023 Coates Talent League finals series got underway over the weekend, leaving just four sides left in the premiership race. A pair of double-headers hosted the Quarter Final action – catch up on each result in a snapshot.

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