Coates Talent League Girls prospects set for preseason testing
COATES Talent League Girls prospects are set to be put through their paces on Sunday, 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 […]
Morris enjoying “awesome” footy journey
SYDNEY Swans Academy member Olivia Morris has enjoyed quite the rise in her football journey over the last few years. Heading into her draft year, Morris is looking forward to adding plenty more experiences, after getting a taste for what it takes to compete with the best. The top-age AFL Women’s draft prospect represented the […]
Callinan, McKercher making waves in Tassie
THE TASMANIA Devils laid claim to four draftees last year, and look set to produce a few more in 2023. Among the top prospects from the Apple Isle are AFL Academy members Jack Callinan and Colby McKercher, two speedy customers who will look to build on promising bottom-age campaigns and take the next step this […]
2023 Preseason Testing Top 5s – Suns Academy
THE SUNS Academy convened in Queensland this month to partake in their annual preseason testing event, under the eye of Rookie Me. Under 18 talent from both the boys and girls squads underwent a range of physical tests; from vertical jumps, to sprints and endurance running. >> SCROLL for all top five results Top prospects from the […]
2023 Preseason Testing Top 5s – Lions Academy
THE LIONS Academy convened in Queensland this month to partake in their annual preseason testing event, under the eye of Rookie Me. Under 18 talent from both the boys and girls squads underwent a range of physical tests; from vertical jumps, to sprints and endurance running. >> SCROLL for all top five results There were standouts across […]
2023 Coates Talent League fixtures released
ANOTHER season of elite Victorian pathway football is less than a month away following the release of the newly named Coates Talent League fixtures. The AFL revealed the fixtures on Friday afternoon, with both the full boys and girls season calendars announced. Both leagues will feature 13 full-time teams with Tasmania Devils joining the six […]
Lawrence to give draft “one more go” in new-look role
AFTER being overlooked at the end of his top-age campaign last year, Giants Academy product Luke Lawrence is preparing to give the AFL Draft “one more go” in 2023. The 18-year-old comes with a plan and expects to put his name forward for draft contention thanks to a revised role, devised by academy coach Tadhg […]
Richardson, Graham gain ground in preseason
BILLY Richardson and Will Graham were two of six Queenslanders to have run out on AFL Grand Final day in last year’s Under 17 Futures match, and are now primed to make a splash as top-agers. The Sunshine State products, of the Brisbane Lions and Gold Coast Suns academies respectively, have had different paths to […]
2023 Preseason Testing Top 5s – Swans Academy
THE SWANS Academy convened in Sydney this month to partake in their annual preseason testing event, under the eye of Rookie Me. Under 18 talent from both the boys and girls squads underwent a range of physical tests; from vertical jumps, to sprints and endurance running. >> SCROLL for all top five results Explosive over-ager Bililign Robertson […]
2023 Preseason Testing Top 10s – GWS Giants Academy
THE GWS Giants Academy convened in Canberra this month to partake in their annual preseason testing event, under the eye of Rookie Me. Under 18 talent from both the boys and girls squads underwent a range of physical tests; from vertical jumps, to sprints and endurance running. >> SCROLL for all top 10 results Over-ager […]
