Howley extends RMC Medal lead
THERE might be six rounds left in the 2023 Coates Talent League Girls season, but Geelong Falcons bottom-ager Sara Howley has already built a double-digit lead in the Rookie Me Central Medal. Picking up yet another five-vote performance in Geelong’s win over Tasmania Devils on the weekend, Howley moved to a mammoth 11 votes clear […]
Top prospect cracks RMC Medal top 10
TOP AFL Draft prospect Harley Reid has broken back into the Rookie Me Central Medal top 10 after bagging four goals and two votes in his return to the Coates Talent League. Meanwhile, Colby McKercher extended his lead atop the charts with another best afield performance. >> SCROLL to see the leaderboard Reid, whose Bendigo […]
Scouting Notes: 2023 Talent League – Round 11
ANOTHER weekend of Coates Talent League action is in the books, with a host of Victorian and Allied representative stars returning to the fold in Round 11. We highlight some of the top performers and prospects from all six fixtures. Note: As the season draws on, there will be a much narrower focus on draft […]
Scouting Notes: 2023 Talent League Girls – Round 11
IT was back to a six-game round of action in the Coates Talent League and plenty of stars returned to the competition. We took note of some of those players in our weekly Scouting Notes, with a focus on top-age players who took part in the Victorian trials, or non draft-eligible younger players. As always, […]
Coates Talent League TOTW: Round 11
THE ROUND 11 Coates Talent League Team of the Week sees four different regions represented by three players apiece after what was a good weekend for tall forwards and prolific midfielders. See who made the cut in our 24-man squad, including three unlucky emergencies. DEFENCE B: Ryan Eyre (CC) – Connor O’Sullivan (MB) – Lucca […]
2023 Coates Talent League Girls Team of the Week: Round 11
FOUR teams had big wins and were among five victors who all recorded three players in our Coates Talent League Girls Team of the Week for Round 11. The six winners all had multiple representatives, with Calder Cannons the only losing side to have two, while the remaining five teams had one player each in […]
Future in Focus: Bottom-age Vic Metro players to watch
WHILE all eyes will be on the 2023 AFL Women’s Draft hopefuls at the upcoming national carnival, there is an abundance of talent across all the states and territories who could impress at the championships. Clubs are looking more and more into the future similar to the men’s competition, and will be keeping an eye […]
Scouting Notes: 2023 AFL U16s – Lions Academy vs. Suns Academy
THE BRISBANE Lions Academy have kicked off their 2023 Under 16 National Championships campaign with a 30-point win over the Suns Academy on Sunday. Booting eight of their 10 goals at one end of Brighton Homes Arena, the hosts kicked clear in term two and consolidated in the fourth. We noted some of the top […]
2023 Coates Talent League Girls: Round 11 wrap
FIVE of the six visiting teams picked up the wins in Round 11 of the Coates Talent League, with the higher ranked sides winning in each instant. We review all of the games and some of the standout players.
2023 Coates Talent League POTW: Round 11
NORTHERN Knights star Nate Caddy is our Coates Talent League Player of the Week for Round 11, after producing a game-winning performance in his side’s win over Bendigo on Sunday. The tall forward booted 6.4 from 25 disposals and nine marks to take out this week’s honours. Caddy started at the centre bounce in both […]
