
Snapshot: 2025 Coates Talent League – Round 11
A CONDENSED weekend of Coates Talent League action saw Eastern Ranges hold on for a thrilling win, while the remaining three fixtures were decided by 27 points or more. Plenty of Victorian representatives also took the field before regular programming resumes next week in Round 12.

PREVIEW | Stingrays, Chargers battle under lights
A SINGLE Saturday fixture kicks off a shortened Round 11 in the Coates Talent League, as Dandenong Stingrays lock horns with Oakleigh Chargers under lights in Frankston. The ‘Rays are riding a three-game win streak and have named a strong squad, while the Chargers got back on the winners list last week.

Up the Grades: Academy stars earn VFL stripes
GOLD Coast Suns blooded a remarkable seven academy prospects in the latest round of VFL action, including five Allies squad members. Beau Addinsall, Koby Coulson, and Dylan Patterson were all included in the squad to take on Geelong on the road, fresh off National Championships appearances. Midfielders Addinsall and Coulson impressed with typically industrious hauls […]

Scouting Notes: 2025 AFL U16s – Vic Country vs. Vic Metro
VIC METRO claimed bragging rights over their Country counterparts in the Pool A opener for this year’s Under 16 National Championships. Played in dour conditions at Avalon Airport Oval on Monday, the match underwent several lead changes but was sealed by Baxter Sruk‘s goal in the final minute. A host of club-tied prospects shone, with […]

Scouting Notes: 2025 AFL U16s – Tasmania vs. Northern Territory
TASMANIA clicked into gear after quarter time to kick off the Under 16 National Championships with a thumping 70-point win over the Northern Territory. After conceding the first two goals in dour Werribee conditions, Tassie kicked the next seven to take a 28-point buffer into half time, and never looked back. While Tasmania’s bid for […]

Scouting Notes: Sandringham Dragons vs. Oakleigh Chargers
OAKLEIGH Chargers claimed bragging rights over local rivals Sandringham Dragons in Friday night’s standalone Coates Talent League fixture. The Chargers led from the first goal in dour conditions at RSEA Park, and held firm in the face of Sandringham’s late surge to run out 26-point victors. SANDRINGHAM DRAGONS 1.1 | 2.2 | 2.8 | 4.9 […]

Scouting Notes: 2025 AFL U18s – South Australia vs. Vic Metro
SOUTH Australia firmed its grip on pole position in the National Championships title race after trouncing Vic Metro by 61 points at Alberton Oval on Sunday. The Croweaters poured on 13 goals to two after quarter time against a Metro side which couldn’t find its radar, nor a way forward. The 48-26 inside 50 count […]

Scouting Notes: 2025 AFL U18s – Western Australia vs. Vic Country
WESTERN Australia snatched victory from the jaws of defeat in its opening Under 18 National Championships fixture on Saturday. The Black Swans scraped past Vic Country by three points at Mineral Resources Park thanks to Hudson Walker‘s set shot goal in the dying seconds. The hosts clicked into gear after a slow start and led […]

PREVIEW | 2025 AFL U18s: South Australia vs. Vic Metro
SOUTH Australia backs up from a sensational first-up win over the Allies in Blacktown to host Vic Metro at Alberton Oval tomorrow. The Vics are stacked with National Academy members, but the Croweaters also have their faire share of talent, and their talls were ultra impressive last weekend. NEED TO KNOW WHO: South Australia vs. […]

PREVIEW | 2025 AFL U18s: Western Australia vs. Vic Country
THE UNDER 18 National Championships roll on with a double-header over the weekend, starting with Western Australia’s clash with Vic Country. Mineral Resources Park sets the scene for Saturday morning’s fixture, which sees last year’s second-place side make the toughest road trip up front. NEED TO KNOW WHO: Western Australia vs. Vic CountryWHEN: Saturday June […]

Snapshot: 2025 Coates Talent League – Round 11
A CONDENSED weekend of Coates Talent League action saw Eastern Ranges hold on for a thrilling win, while the remaining three fixtures were decided by 27 points or more. Plenty of Victorian representatives also took the field before regular programming resumes next week in Round 12.

PREVIEW | Stingrays, Chargers battle under lights
A SINGLE Saturday fixture kicks off a shortened Round 11 in the Coates Talent League, as Dandenong Stingrays lock horns with Oakleigh Chargers under lights in Frankston. The ‘Rays are riding a three-game win streak and have named a strong squad, while the Chargers got back on the winners list last week.

Up the Grades: Academy stars earn VFL stripes
GOLD Coast Suns blooded a remarkable seven academy prospects in the latest round of VFL action, including five Allies squad members. Beau Addinsall, Koby Coulson, and Dylan Patterson were all included in the squad to take on Geelong on the road, fresh off National Championships appearances. Midfielders Addinsall and Coulson impressed with typically industrious hauls […]

Scouting Notes: 2025 AFL U16s – Vic Country vs. Vic Metro
VIC METRO claimed bragging rights over their Country counterparts in the Pool A opener for this year’s Under 16 National Championships. Played in dour conditions at Avalon Airport Oval on Monday, the match underwent several lead changes but was sealed by Baxter Sruk‘s goal in the final minute. A host of club-tied prospects shone, with […]

Scouting Notes: 2025 AFL U16s – Tasmania vs. Northern Territory
TASMANIA clicked into gear after quarter time to kick off the Under 16 National Championships with a thumping 70-point win over the Northern Territory. After conceding the first two goals in dour Werribee conditions, Tassie kicked the next seven to take a 28-point buffer into half time, and never looked back. While Tasmania’s bid for […]

Scouting Notes: Sandringham Dragons vs. Oakleigh Chargers
OAKLEIGH Chargers claimed bragging rights over local rivals Sandringham Dragons in Friday night’s standalone Coates Talent League fixture. The Chargers led from the first goal in dour conditions at RSEA Park, and held firm in the face of Sandringham’s late surge to run out 26-point victors. SANDRINGHAM DRAGONS 1.1 | 2.2 | 2.8 | 4.9 […]

Scouting Notes: 2025 AFL U18s – South Australia vs. Vic Metro
SOUTH Australia firmed its grip on pole position in the National Championships title race after trouncing Vic Metro by 61 points at Alberton Oval on Sunday. The Croweaters poured on 13 goals to two after quarter time against a Metro side which couldn’t find its radar, nor a way forward. The 48-26 inside 50 count […]

Scouting Notes: 2025 AFL U18s – Western Australia vs. Vic Country
WESTERN Australia snatched victory from the jaws of defeat in its opening Under 18 National Championships fixture on Saturday. The Black Swans scraped past Vic Country by three points at Mineral Resources Park thanks to Hudson Walker‘s set shot goal in the dying seconds. The hosts clicked into gear after a slow start and led […]

PREVIEW | 2025 AFL U18s: South Australia vs. Vic Metro
SOUTH Australia backs up from a sensational first-up win over the Allies in Blacktown to host Vic Metro at Alberton Oval tomorrow. The Vics are stacked with National Academy members, but the Croweaters also have their faire share of talent, and their talls were ultra impressive last weekend. NEED TO KNOW WHO: South Australia vs. […]

PREVIEW | 2025 AFL U18s: Western Australia vs. Vic Country
THE UNDER 18 National Championships roll on with a double-header over the weekend, starting with Western Australia’s clash with Vic Country. Mineral Resources Park sets the scene for Saturday morning’s fixture, which sees last year’s second-place side make the toughest road trip up front. NEED TO KNOW WHO: Western Australia vs. Vic CountryWHEN: Saturday June […]