Scouting Notes: South Australia vs. Giants/Swans Academies
SOUTH Australia took out its trial match against a combined Giants and Swans Academy side on Sunday, notching a comfortable 34-point win at Thebarton Oval. Both sides were without their national academy stars and struggled a touch in front of goal, but had prospects stake their claims ahead of the Under 18 National Championships. SOUTH […]
Wolves return to top four by downing Bombers
MANLY Warringah Wolves are back inside the top four of the AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division competition, defeating North Shore Bombers by 31 points at Gore Hill Oval. The Wolves were stringent in defence from the start, only allowing one goal which came in the final term, and were able to steady and hold out […]
Early 2023 AFLW Draft surprise packets
EACH year, aspiring AFL Women’s draft prospects step up in their top-age year to explode into contention after perhaps previously being overlooked for state teams for one reason or another. The AFL Women’s Draft itself is still more than six months away, players have begun piecing together form across the country and we highlight a […]
State of play: Coates Talent League
THE FIRST block of Coates Talent League action has been completed in season 2023, as players now vie for representative honours or ply their trade at school and community level. With the competition returning as soon as next week, there’s no better time for a refresher on what has gone down to date. WHEN DOES […]
2023 AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division Preview: Round 6
THE last AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division round was a weekend of one sided results with spectators hoping for a closer weekend in Round 6. With top of the table East Coast Eagles having the bye, UTS Bats could temporarily grab top spot, with Macquarie University capable of moving into third. One of Southern Power […]
McKercher breaks clear atop RMC Medal leaderboard
TASMANIA Devils star Colby McKercher is the new breakaway leader of this year’s Rookie Me Central Medal, after six rounds of Coates Talent League action. Though McKercher’s Devils have played more games than any full-time region (five), the midfielder has been judged best afield in all four of his own appearances to lead the count […]
Weekend Preview: Academy prospects earn VFL call-ups
THERE are more Northern Academy prospects earning VFL debuts, while top pick fancy Harley Reid will once again turn out for Carlton today. Many AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft candidates are set to miss Round 7 due to the Young Guns game on Sunday, but there remain players to watch in the state leagues. Reid has […]
2023 AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division Preview: Round 5
CLEAN ball movement will be the key to success in the AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division this weekend as the competition reaches Round 5 of action. Though sunny conditions are predicted, with rain anticipated for Sunday, teams will have to prepare for anything in order to come away with the four points. SYDNEY UNIVERSITY vs. […]
Scouting Notes: 2023 Talent League – Round 6
ALL Allies contingents descended on the Gold Coast for Round 6 of the 2023 Coates Talent League season, which featured a trio of one-sided results. We highlight a few of the top performers from each match in the latest edition of Scouting Notes.
2023 Talent League: Team of the Week – Round 6
IT comes with little surprise that as each Allies contingent descended on the Gold Coast this past weekend, that a high of seven Suns Academy players would feature in the Round 6 Coates Talent League Team of the Week. All six sides who took the field are represented by at least two players each – […]
