Snapshot: 2026 Talent League – Round 1
ROUND 1 of the new Talent League season saw four of the six games decided by over 50 points, including Saturday’s Grand Final rematch between Sandringham Dragons and Eastern Ranges. Meanwhile, last year’s minor premier flexed its muscles in a big win. Catch up on all the key numbers and performances in a snapshot. >> […]
TOP 5s | 2026 Talent League Preseason Testing
ON THE eve of a new Talent League campaign, the preseason testing combine results reveal an even spread of high-level athletes. Among the most impressive results, a pair of Northern Knights soared atop the running vertical jump leaderboard at the event held in Bundoora earlier this month. >> SCROLL to see the Top 5s for […]
Talent League Boys: Must-watch fixtures in 2026
A BRIMMING Talent League fixture has been revealed, with the number of landmark events continuing to expand in 2026. Northern Academies will enjoy an extended stay, while the Bachar Houli Foundation makes for an 18th team in the competition, as a grand tour of regional venues rages on. We outline the marquee matches that shape […]
State(s) in Focus: Hypothetical Allies squad
A CHANGE in the Allies selection process has seen no preseason camp held this year for the budding squad of players ranging from the Northern Territory, NSW/ACT, Queensland, and Tasmania. Instead, they will come together for trials in June, ahead of the 2026 Under 18 National Championships. >> SCROLL to see the full hypothetical squad […]
TOP 5s | 2026 Tasmanian Preseason Testing
THE BUDDING class of 2027 is shaping up nicely for Tasmania, if the recent preseason testing combine is anything to go by. Several 2009-born prospects produced top-five results across the event held in Hobart, headlined by dual-podium finisher Benjamin Russell. >> SCROLL to see the Top 5s for each test Lauderdale’s Russell exhibited his elite […]
2026 Talent League fixtures revealed
THE AFL has today released fixtures for the upcoming Talent League boys and girls seasons. The competition continues to expand, with news that the Bachar Houli Senior Boys Academy will compete in two matches, while the four club-aligned Northern Academies will now play seven games each. >> SCROLL for all the details TALENT LEAGUE BOYS […]
Recruitment drive: Devils enter VFL venture
OFF-SEASONS can often be the catalyst for in-season success, and several state league clubs will hope that is the case in 2026. In a new series on Rookie Me Central, we highlight some of the most exciting recruitment drives from around the country. Next up is the newly formed Tasmania Devils VFL side. >> RECRUITMENT DRIVE: […]
Inaugural Tasmania Devils VFL squad revealed
TASMANIA Devils’ inaugural VFL squad has been announced, featuring 48 players keen to don the iconic bottle green guernsey next year. The headline signings include several former AFL-listed players, along with a host of young local talent from both local reaches and interstate. >> SCROLL to see the full squad Ex-Sydney trio Robbie Fox, Caleb […]
WINNERS | 2025 Coates Talent League awards
HISTORY has repeated with a second straight Gippsland Power player taking out the Morrish Medal in tonight’s virtual ceremony. Midfielder Brodie Atkins took out the honour with 20 votes, two ahead of teammate and Coates Talent League Team of the Year captain Willem Duursma. >> SCROLL to see the full leaderboards Atkins follows in the […]
2025 Coates Talent League Season Review: Country Wildcards
THREE of seven regions in the Country conference have been eliminated from the 2025 Coates Talent League season after an action-packed Wildcard weekend. We review the campaigns of the Bendigo Pioneers, Murray Bushrangers, and Tasmania Devils after their respective exits. BENDIGO PIONEERS RECORD: 10th Overall | 5th Country | 7-8 | 100.6%STREAK: WW | LL […]
