Three Metro guns tied for top spot in RMC Medal
A TRIO of Vic Metro midfielders are tied for first place in this year’s Rookie Me Central Medal count, with two returning best afield performances in Round 7 of the Coates Talent League. Namely, Zak Johnson (Northern), Josh Smillie (Eastern), and Jagga Smith (Oakleigh) all have a high of 10 votes to their names. >> […]
2024 Coates Talent League: Round 7 TOTW
AFTER playing out a thriller against each other last week, the Brisbane Lions Academy and Eastern Ranges boast a high of four Coates Talent League Team of the Week representatives each in Round 7. A stacked seven-game weekend sees players from 12 regions feature in the 24-man squad. >> 2024 CTL Round 7: Snapshot | […]
Snapshot: 2024 Coates Talent League – Round 7
A MIXED bag of results has seen games decided by margins spanning from three to 50 points across the seven Coates Talent League fixtures in Round 7. Among the action, GWV Rebels picked up a breakthrough victory, while Tasmania Devils triumphed in their first home game for the season.
2024 Coates Talent League: Round 6 TOTW
MURRAY Bushrangers lead the way with a high of three representatives in our Coates Talent League Team of the Week for Round 6. After a bumper eight-game weekend, 15 clubs have contributed to the squad of 24, which also features three emergencies after a selection squeeze. See who made the cut. >> 2024 CTL Round […]
Smillie, Smith join RMC Medal podium
STAR AFL Draft prospects Josh Smillie and Jagga Smith have stepped onto the Rookie Me Central Medal podium after polling votes in Round 6 of the Coates Talent League. Smillie was best afield in Eastern’s tense win over the Lions Academy, while Smith played a lone hand as Oakleigh was handily beaten. >> SCROLL for […]
Scouting Notes: 2024 Coates Talent League – Round 6
THE TIME to impress is now in the Coates Talent League, with representative season just around the corner. Round 6 saw a bumper eight games played over the weekend, with four Northern Academies in action. We highlighted some of the top prospects and performers in our Scouting Notes. >> RECAP: Coates Talent League Round 6 […]
Snapshot: 2024 Coates Talent League – Round 6
A BUMPER eight-game weekend of Coates Talent League action was headlined by a couple of big wins and as many thrillers, as all four Northern Academies suffered defeats. Catch up on all the Round 6 scores, stats and star performances in a snapshot. — TO COME: Player of the Week, Team of the Week, Scouting […]
Vic Metro Under 18 squad announced
VIC METRO has announced its squad for the upcoming Under 18 National Championships, featuring 31 players from across the six Metropolitan regions. Sandringham dominates the selection with 11 representatives, as all bar one region had four or more players included. >> SCROLL to see the full squad & fixture Top-agers dominate the crop, with 28 […]
Johnson joins Hollow atop RMC Medal leaderboard
AFTER a best on ground performance in Round 5, Northern Knights captain Zak Johnson has joined Damon Hollow atop the Rookie Me Central Medal leaderboard. The prolific midfielder played in each third of the ground and kicked two goals from 27 disposals in his side’s three-point win on Sunday. >> SCROLL for the Round 5 […]
PREVIEW | Western Jets vs. Northern Territory Academy
THE THIRD and final match for Round 4 of the Coates Talent League takes place on Thursday afternoon, as Western Jets host Northern Territory at Skinner Reserve. We preview the clash, which serves as the Thunder’s first of two fixtures in the competition – both within four days, no less. >> CTL Round 4: Snapshot […]