Scouting Notes: 2023 SANFL U18s – Finals Week One
SOUTH Adelaide booked its Grand Final ticket and Sturt progressed to week two as the 2023 SANFL Under 18s postseason got underway over the weekend. We took note of some of the top prospects from both games, focussing in on the draft combine invitees, state representatives, and bottom-aged talent. >> Up the Grades: Eagles unleash […]
2023 Coates Talent League Girls: Round 17 wrap
A FULL complement of Coates Talent League Girls matches returned over the weekend with six games taking place in the penultimate round. Only Murray Bushrangers had the bye, and some of those top-age players suited up with the Bendigo Pioneers, as teams jostled towards finals spots.
Up the Grades: Kolt’ hero makes finals return
SUBIACO prospect Koltyn Tholstrup stepped back up to WAFL League level over the weekend, taking part in the Lions’ week one finals loss to Peel Thunder. The hard-working utility returned from a groin injury via the Reserves last week, and managed three behinds from seven touches on Saturday. Tholstrup’s Lions led by 28 points at […]
Scouting Notes: WAFL Colts Finals Week One
THE 2023 WAFL Colts finals series got underway over the weekend, with both higher-ranked sides in Claremont and Subiaco picking up wins. We took note of some of the top prospects from either match, with a focus on state representatives, combine invitees, and bottom-agers. >> Up the Grades: Kolt hero makes top flight return
Snapshot: 2023 Coates Talent League – Wildcard Round
THE COATES Talent League finals picture has been set after this year’s Wildcard Round, which saw just two lower-ranked sides progress. Relive the action from all six games in a jam-packed weekend of pathway football in a snapshot.
2023 Talent League Girls Player Of The Week: Round 17
A BEST on ground performance from Greater Western Victoria (GWV) Rebels skipper Jess Rentsch in the come-from-behind win over Bendigo Pioneers has earned the top-ager our final Player of the Week. The AFLW Academy member was simply sensational in the win, rotating between half-back and midfield, while kicking three goals as the Rebels ran away […]
Talent League Girls Round 17 preview: Eastern Ranges vs Oakleigh Chargers
A TOP two battle takes place at Kilsyth Recreation Reserve on Sunday, with the winner to secure the minor premiership. Though both are locked into finals series and will face either Northern Knights or Calder Cannons in the first week of finals, the result will determine which sides gets pole position. AROUND THE GROUNDS Western […]
Gippsland gun snatches RMC Medal in final round
AWARDS season has begun, and the Rookie Me Central Medal has been claimed after another season of Coates Talent League football. Gippsland Power forward Zane Duursma claimed the honour in 2023 after a five-vote game saw him overtake Tasmania’s Colby McKercher in the final round. >> SCROLL to see the leaderboard McKercher led the count […]
PREVIEW | 2023 Coates Talent League – Wildcard Round
THE 2023 Coates Talent League postseason has arrived, starting with this weekend’s Wildcard Round. Minor premier Tasmania has earned the week off, but the 12 remaining regions will battle it out for a spot in next week’s quarter finals. We preview all six games. >> Explainer: 2023 Wildcard Round format
Explainer: Coates Talent League Wildcard Round
THE 2023 Coates Talent League Wildcard Round is just around the corner, but takes on a slightly different look this year. After the top three sides earned automatic passage to finals in 2022, only minor premier Tasmania is guaranteed a spot in the quarter-finals in a revamped finals structure. Instead, the remaining 12 teams have […]
