RECAP | 2024 Academy Series
THE NORTHERN Academies have completed their 2024 Coates Talent League stints, making for a combined record of five wins, 11 losses and one draw. There were some promising results and plenty of prospects who emerged ahead of Allies selection. We recap how each Academy fared. BRISBANE LIONS ACADEMY RECORD: 1-2-1, 114.0%STREAK: LLWD BEST RESULT:Round 7 […]
Scouting Notes: 2024 Coates Talent League – Round 8
ROUND 8 of the Coates Talent League season produced plenty of headlines, as the reigning premier’s unbeaten run was ended and three Northern Academy stints came to a close ahead of the Allies’ opening game. We noted some of the top prospects and performers from the weekend’s five fixtures. >> CTL R8: Snapshot | POTW […]
Hynes climbs up RMC Medal leaderboard
DANDENONG Stingrays co-captain Cooper Hynes continues his ascent up the Rookie Me Central Medal leaderboard after another massive outing in Round 8. The 190cm midfielder-forward sits behind a trio of leaders on nine votes after adding two to his tally in Dandenong’s draw with the Lions Academy. >> SCROLL for the Round 8 votes & […]
2024 Coates Talent League: Round 8 TOTW
EVERY Coates Talent League region which featured in Round 8 is represented in our Team of the Week, with nine of the 10 teams laying claim to multiple entrants. The Dandenong Stingrays and Lions Academy are among five clubs to have three players in the squad after their thrilling draw. See who made the cut. […]
Snapshot: 2024 Coates Talent League – Round 8
AS THE Northern Academies completed their Coates Talent League stints, the reigning premier is no longer undefeated in 2024, and Dandenong’s dramatic draw with the Lions Academy made for an unlikely match of the weekend. Catch up on all the Round 8 action in a snapshot.
Scouting Notes: South Australia vs. Giants/Swans Academies
SOUTH Australia has overcome a combined GWS Giants and Sydney Swans Academy outfit to win by 10 points at Thebarton Oval on Sunday. In the first of two trial games, the Under 18 Croweaters led by a single point at the first and final breaks before holding firm to salute 10.11 (71) to 9.7 (61). […]
Scouting Notes: 2024 Coates Talent League Girls – Round 5
A MASSIVE seven games took place across Round 5 of the Coates Talent League Girls competition with all four Northern Academy sides in action, and three of those getting a win. Across the board there were plenty of impressive individual efforts, and as always we took note of those who caught our eye. All scouting […]
2024 CTL Girls Team of the Week: Round 5
ALL SEVEN Coates Talent League Girls winning teams on the weekend recorded multiple representatives in our Round 5 Team of the Week, an even contribution across the board. Of the 24 players, the victors shared in 17 of the 24 players, with two losing sides also featuring two players in this week’s side. It was […]
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 […]
