Scouting notes: 2025 WA U18 Girls trial
WESTERN Australia’s Under 18s squad got a nice warm-up ahead of the 2025 AFLW Under 18s National Championships first match on Sunday when the Sandgropers overcame reigning premiers Claremont at Revo Fitness Stadium. The Black Swans conceded the first two goals of the game in the opening term, but clicked into gear after that and […]
Scouting Notes: 2025 Coates Talent League – Round 11
A CONDENSED Coates Talent League fixture saw just four games played across the weekend, featuring plenty of talent out of the Vic Country, Vic Metro, and Allies squad. Before the National Championships resume next weekend, we took note of how some of the leading prospects performed. >> CTL ROUND 11: Snapshot | Player of the […]
Scouting Notes: 2025 Coates Talent League Girls – Round 10
THERE were a couple of tight contests and big wins across Round 10 of the Coates Talent League Girls competition, and we took note of some of the standout players from the weekend. We focused particularly on those players from the Vic Metro trial games or non draft-eligible players. >> ROUND 10: Round wrap | […]
Scouting Notes: 2025 AFL U18s – South Australia vs. Western Australia
SOUTH Australia moved closer to claiming its first Under 18 title since 2018 after trouncing Western Australia by 76 points at Alberton Oval on Sunday. The Croweaters were spearheaded by seven goals to emerging forward Cameron Nairn, who starred alongside skipper and Centrals teammate Dyson Sharp. While competitive in patches without having the ability to […]
State Academy notes: 2025 SANFLW – Round 11
DESPITE a host of State Academy members missing from Round 11 of the SANFL Women’s competition, there were still plenty of players who impressed. Youngsters stepped up and others took on new roles ahead of a league-wide bye. We took note of how each of the State Academy members performed. >> ROUND 11: Match of […]
Scouting Notes: 2025 AFL U16s – Vic Country vs. Vic Metro
VIC METRO claimed bragging rights over their Country counterparts in the Pool A opener for this year’s Under 16 National Championships. Played in dour conditions at Avalon Airport Oval on Monday, the match underwent several lead changes but was sealed by Baxter Sruk‘s goal in the final minute. A host of club-tied prospects shone, with […]
Scouting Notes: 2025 Coates Talent League Girls – Round 9
FIVE games took place across a wet weekend for the Coates Talent League, with some inundated with rain and others playing in slippery conditions. We took note of some of the standout players with a primary focus on the Victorian trialists. >> ROUND 9: Round wrap | Player of the Week | Team of the […]
Scouting Notes: 2025 AFL U16s – Tasmania vs. Northern Territory
TASMANIA clicked into gear after quarter time to kick off the Under 16 National Championships with a thumping 70-point win over the Northern Territory. After conceding the first two goals in dour Werribee conditions, Tassie kicked the next seven to take a 28-point buffer into half time, and never looked back. While Tasmania’s bid for […]
Scouting Notes | 2025 WAFLW State Academy: Round 10
THOUGH the WAFL Women’s clubs were missing a number of key players across the board, there were still plenty of impressive individual performances from State Academy members. We took note on how each of them performed across Round 10. All notes are the opinion of the individual author. >> ROUND 8: Round review | Team […]
Scouting Notes: Bays bounce back to strengthen top four spot
GLENELG has made a point to the rest of the SANFL Under 18 competition, dismantling North Adelaide by 32 points at Prospect Oval. The 12.8 (80) to 7.6 (48) result sees the Tigers nestled nicely into second on the ladder, with only the Double Blues sitting ahead of Glenelg after 10 rounds. >> Scouting Notes: South […]
