Scouting Notes: 2024 Coates Talent League Girls – Round 3
SEVEN matches played out in Round 3 of the Coates Talent League Girls competition, with the NSW/ACT Academies coming to the party. We cast our eye across each of the games and took note of some of the players with a focus on those in Victorian hubs or others that shone. As always, notes are […]
2024 CTL Girls Team of the Week: Round 3
TASMANIA Devils picked up their first win of the Coates Talent League Girls season, and recorded a league-high four players in our Rookie Me Central Round 3 Team of the Week. The Devils finished one ahead of reigning premiers Oakleigh Chargers who were outstanding once again while five of the other six winners had multiple […]
2024 Coates Talent League Girls: Round 3 wrap
TWO Northern Academy sides entered the Coates Talent League Girls competition in Round 3 as the weekend’s action extended out to seven games in a blockbuster weekend of action. We recap the standouts and how each match went down.
PREVIEW | 2024 CTLG Round 3 – Sunday
A GRAND final rematch takes place tomorrow between Oakleigh Chargers and Eastern Ranges, with both sides unbeaten from the opening two rounds. GWS Giants Academy also enters the Coates Talent League Girls competition, while Bendigo Pioneers host a second consecutive game and will look for a second straight win. FORM: Giants Academy enter the Coates […]
2024 CTLG Player Focus: Sierra Grieves (Western Jets)
ALTHOUGH her team ultimately did not come away with the four points, Western Jets midfielder Sierra Grieves put in an eye-catching effort in Round 2. Returning from representing the AFL Academy against the Under 23 All-Stars the week before, Grieves was back in the blue and gold and had a strong impact through midfield. A […]
PREVIEW | 2024 CTLG Round 2 – Sunday
A TRIPLE treat of Coates Talent League Girls action takes place on Sunday with four more teams playing their first games of the season. The matches are at Craigieburn, Bendigo and Sandringham with the chance for some to unveil some fresh faces. FORM: Neither of these sides has played yet this season, which means they […]
PREVIEW | 2024 Coates Talent League Girls: Western Jets
A DUO of top-end talents headline the Western Jets squad for the 2024 Coates Talent League Girls season as the side has a heavy focus on the future with a large portion of the list either bottom-age or Under 16 talent. We spoke to Jets coach Hayley Gossow about the top-age players standing out. TOP […]
PODCAST | Game Sense: Season 3, Episode 5
GAME Sense Podcast is back for episode five of season three, with state leagues in South Australia, Western Australia, and Victoria all now underway. Plus, the Coates Talent League Girls season is set to kick off this week. Join host Michael Alvaro and resident women’s football experts Peter Williams and Alyce Collett as they discuss […]
Full 2024 Coates Talent League fixtures finalised
AFTER releasing the Round 1 schedule earlier this week, the AFL has now confirmed the entire Coates Talent League fixture for season 2024 – across both the boys and girls competitions. Once again, 12 Victorian regions will participate full-time alongside Tasmania Devils. >> 2024 CTL fixture: Round 1 announcement Both competitions will also feature the […]
2023 AFLW Draft review: Western Bulldogs
HOLDING clearly the best haul heading into the 2023 AFL Women’s Draft night, there was little doubt the Bulldogs were going to come out winners. They had four selections within the first 11, and picked up a mature-age ruck who had already been an injury replacement player with them late, Jorja Borg. The top-end quartet […]
