Scouting Notes: 2026 WAFL Colts Grand Final
EAST Fremantle has secured its first WAFL Colts flag since 2017 after a 44-point win in Sunday’s decider at Optus Stadium. The Sharks converted their minor premiership on the back of an eight-game winning run, also claiming bragging rights in what was a typically feisty Fremantle Derby. The Sharks set up their ascendancy with a […]
2026 CTLG Team Review: Dandenong Stingrays
AN INCREDIBLE Talent League Girls season saw Dandenong Stingrays win the 2026 premiership without losing a game, winning 13 of a possible 14 matches, as a draw with the Giants Academy became the only half-blemish on an otherwise perfect season. With such an even team across the board, the Stingrays played with incredible heart and […]
Black shares slice of Stingrays’ history after premiership triumph
A 10-YEAR-OLD Marlee Black held up the then TAC Cup premiership trophy, basking in admiration as her father Craig had just made history in coaching the Dandenong Stingrays to their maiden boys’ flag. Little did the youngster know that eight years later, she herself would add a chapter to the family legacy at the club, […]
2026 CTLG Team Review: Oakleigh Chargers
ONE WIN away from a fourth flag in six years, Oakleigh Chargers still had a memorable season. The top-ranked metropolitan side went a game further than 2025, and though they ultimately bowed out in the same way – to Dandenong – can be pleased with the depth developed for the coming years, and plenty of […]
2026 Talent League Girls GF notes: Oakleigh Chargers vs. Dandenong Stingrays
DANDENONG Stingrays broke through for their maiden Talent League Girls premiership, defeating Oakleigh Chargers by 30 points thanks to eight consecutive goals. Despite trailing the Chargers by five points at quarter time, the Stingrays stepped up after that to win the grand final, 9.3 (57) to 3.9 (27) at Whitten Oval on Saturday. We took […]
Family ties help Gippsland secure breakthrough flag
PENDLEBURY. A name synonymous with rich history and success at the highest level of Australian football, but no lower in stature among the elite talent pathway. At least, not in the Gippsland Power program. After Collingwood champion Scott Pendlebury helped the region secure its first premiership back in 2005, a 21-year wait would ensure for […]
2026 CTLG Team Review: Eastern Ranges
EASTERN Ranges fell a win short of going to the last day of the season for the fourth straight year, bowing out in the preliminary final to eventual champions, Dandenong Stingrays. The Ranges have no shortage of talent across multiple years and will be a side that features heavily early on in December’s draft. SEASON […]
Versatility, run, energy key to Templeton breakout
GIPPSLAND Power snapped their 21-year premiership drought in Saturday’s Talent League decider, led by a breakout game from co-captain Cody Templeton. Such a performance has been a long time coming for the tough and powerful midfielder-forward, who finally gained “reward for effort”. Post-game at Whitten Oval, the five-goal hero reflected on how he has improved […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 Talent League Grand Final
GIPPSLAND Power broke through to secure their first premiership since 2005 on Saturday, kicking away to a 35-point over Dandenong Stingrays in the Talent League Grand Final. Victorious co-captain Cody Templeton was named best on ground having bagged five goals alongside star teammate Wil Malady. In what was an entertaining all-Country clash at Whitten Oval, […]
“Galvanised” Stingrays deliver maiden flag in undefeated season
AN IMMENSELY proud Nathan Boyd paid tribute to his Dandenong Stingrays girls and in particular the leadership group who overcame preseason challenges and the pressure of an undefeated season to lift the Talent League Girls premiership cup aloft. In the aftermath of premiership glory, Boyd described the feeling as “pretty surreal” watching his players celebrate […]
