Smillie soars back into RMC Medal lead
EASTERN Ranges midfielder Josh Smillie has reclaimed pole position in the Rookie Me Central Medal race, after another best on ground performance in Round 14. The pick one contender led all-comers with 26 disposals and booted a goal in is side’s loss to Oakleigh Chargers on Saturday. >> SCROLL for the Round 14 votes & […]
Scouting Notes: 2024 Coates Talent League – Round 14
A FULL allotment of six Coates Talent League fixtures were slated for Round 14, only for one to be postponed due to flight cancellations. Nonetheless, representative and school football stars were scattered across the competition, and feature in the latest edition of Scouting Notes. Note: Saturday’s Gippsland Power vs. Tasmania Devils fixture has been postponed. […]
2024 Coates Talent League: Round 14 TOTW
ROUND 14 victors Oakleigh Chargers and Dandenong Stingrays have set themselves apart in our Coates Talent League Team of the Week, combining for nine representatives in the 24-player squad. See who made the cut! Note, the Gippsland-Tasmania fixture has been postponed until further notice. >> 2024 CTL Round 14: Snapshot | POTW DEFENCE B: Aaron […]
Scouting Notes: 2024 AFL U16s – Lions Academy vs. Tasmania
TASMANIA set up up an essential Pool B grand final on Thursday, after overcoming Brisbane Lions Academy to remain undefeated in the AFL Under 16 Championships. The boys from the Apple Isle will face Sydney Swans Academy at Southport on Thursday and are the only two undefeated teams left after the Devils also knocked off […]
2024 Coates Talent League: Round 14 POTW
MURRAY Bushrangers ruck Zac Harding is our Coates Talent League Player of the Week after a dominant all-round performance on Saturday. The imposing 199cm tall led all comers with 28 disposals, five marks, 26 hitouts and two goals despite his side suffering a 31-point defeat to Dandenong in Round 14. >> Snapshot: Coates Talent League […]
Snapshot: 2024 Coates Talent League – Round 14
A QUINTET of comfortable margins made up Round 14 of the Coates Talent League, with every game decided by 27 points or more. Reigning premier Sandringham stormed back into top spot, while bottom sides Oakleigh and Greater Western Victoria picked up wins. Catch up on all the action in a snapshot. Note: Saturday’s Gippsland Power […]
PREVIEW | Metro contingent trickles back into Talent League
THE COATES Talent League returns to a six-game set of fixtures in Round 14, as Vic Metro representatives begin to filter back into their regions. Although, with many being rested and Vic Country taking on the Allies, there are opportunities aplenty for fresh faces to impress. We preview Saturday’s four games. SUNDAY FIXTURES Bendigo Pioneers […]
Top marks for father-son in RMC Medal count
HAWTHORN father-son prospect Ned Maginness claimed a full three votes for his role in Sandringham Dragons’ four-point win over Eastern Ranges on Sunday. The over-ager showcased clean fundamentals en route to a team-high 25 disposals, six marks and five tackles in midfield. >> SCROLL for the Round 13 votes & leaderboard Maginness is the son […]
2024 Coates Talent League: Round 13 TOTW
AFTER holding on to beat Eastern by four points, six Sandringham Dragons feature in our Coates Talent League Team of the Week. Round 13 was condensed to just three games, but there were some big performances from prospects across all six Metro regions. See who made our 24-player squad. >> 2024 CTL Round 13: Snapshot […]
Scouting Notes: 2024 Coates Talent League – Round 13
ALL six Metropolitan regions were in action across a three-game weekend of Coates Talent League football, as the Country sides took a break and the state Under 18 representatives continued their carnival. See which fresh faces popped up to impress in our Round 13 Scouting Notes. >> 2024 CTL Round 13: Snapshot | Player of […]