Scouting Notes: 2026 Talent League – Round 3
A BUMPER day of Talent League football saw Good Friday host all six Round 3 fixtures, which in turn threw up some thrilling encounters. Amongst the thrill of a tight finish were prospects pushing for higher honours. We took note of the best talent from each game in our weekly Scouting Notes.
Scouting Notes: 2026 Talent League – Round 2
ROUND 2 of the 2026 Talent League season was headlined by top prospects strutting their stuff in high-number performances, while others produced breakout games or stepped up in the absence of star teammates. We had eyes on all seven games across the weekend, taking note of the best prospects and performers. >> Round 2: Snapshot […]
2026 Talent League: Round 2 Team of the Week
NORTHERN Knights lead the way with three representatives in our Round 2 Talent League Team of the Week, after their thumping 58-point win over reigning premier Eastern. All 14 teams who turned out over the weekend feature in our 23-player squad. See who made the cut. >> Round 2: Snapshot | Player of the Week […]
Snapshot: 2026 Talent League – Round 2
QUEENSLAND’S academies entered the fray in Round 2 of the Talent League season, which offered up a mixed bag of boilovers, thumpings, and thrilling finishes. With play spread across seven different venues across the weekend, catch up on all the big performances and key numbers in a snapshot.
Top prospects on the board in RMC Medal
A BUNCH of top draft prospects have staked their Rookie Me Central Medal claims in Round 1, including last year’s second place sitter Cody Walker. The Carlton father-son prospect racked up 28 disposals, eight clearances and two goals in Bendigo’s win over Tasmania, good enough for two votes. >> SCROLL to see the Round 1 […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 Talent League – Round 1
TOP PROSPECTS showed out as the Talent League returned for season 2026, with ideal conditions and one-sided results among the themes of Round 1. We had scouts on the ground across all six fixtures, taking note of the top prospects and performers from each side. >> MORE: Snapshot | Player of the Week | Team […]
2026 Talent League: Round 1 Team of the Week
2025 minor premiers Gippsland Power boast a high of four members in our Round 1 Team of the Week, as they push to become this year’s Talent League frontrunners. The Power were unstoppable in an 87-point demolition of Murray, while Western, Sandringham and Dandenong contributed three players apiece after their big wins. Check out who […]
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 […]
Knapp the name to note in Talent League
EASTERN Ranges midfielder Jordan Knapp is primed for a big season according to his teammates. A total of 41 top-age (2026 draft eligible) prospects from the Vic Country and Metro summer squads were surveyed at Saturday’s Talent League preseason testing event, asked for a teammate to watch for 2026. >> ONES TO WATCH: South Australia […]
2026 TLG Round 2: Country games notes
A TRIPLE treat in Bendigo was just what the fans were after as the six Victorian country sides descended on Queen Elizabeth Oval last weekend. Across a full day of action on Sunday, Gippsland Power, Murray Bushrangers and Dandenong Stingrays all came away with four points having defeated their respective opponents. We took note of […]
Head-to-Head: Carmela Perri vs. Milly Shortal
TWO OF the more intriguing prospects in this year’s Talent League Girls crop went head-to-head in Round 2 at Queen Elizabeth Oval, with Carmela Perri and Milly Shortal producing massive individual performances in what was otherwise a impressive 32-point Murray Bushrangers win over the Greater Western Victoria (GWV) Rebels. >> AFLW DRAFT Q&A: Carmela Perri […]
2026 Talent League Girls preview: Murray Bushrangers
MURRAY Bushrangers made finals last season and look set to be another team to watch in this year’s Talent League Girls competition. The Bushrangers have a nice depth of talent across the top-age and bottom-age contingent and should be tough to play against in 2026. LAST SEASON Played: 14Wins: 8Losses: 6 Murray Bushrangers had a […]
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 […]
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Majella Day
MURRAY Bushrangers sharpshooter Majella Day is no stranger to long car rides, with the Giants Academy member spending many hours on the road to chase her AFL Women’s dream. The National Academy representative is one of the top prospects in this year’s AFLW Draft and will be one to watch throughout the Talent League Girls. […]
PROFILED | 2026 Vic Country Girls summer squad
THE 2026 Vic Country Girls summer squad has 25 players between the top-age (2008-born) and bottom-age (2009-born) draft crops. Having won one match from four games last season at the AFLW Under 18 Championships – a victory against the Allies in Round 1 – Vic Country will be looking to build on that in 2026. […]
2026 Victorian Girls summer squads revealed
FIFTY of the state’s most promising players are part of the Vic Country and Vic Metro summer squads. Having been told late last year of their inclusions and already having a camp together as part of team bonding and a high performance environment, the 25-player squads were officially released. >> SCROLL to see the full […]
2025 CTL Girls | Team-by-Team Reviews
OVER the last few weeks the Coates Talent League Girls competition was whittled down from the initial 13 full-time teams to Eastern Ranges winning the premiership. In light of the season wrapping up, we have compiled all 13 team reviews in one handy article. Premiers: Eastern Ranges SNAPSHOTPlayed: 14Won: 11Lost: 3 DRAFT COMBINE INVITEES:National: Jordyn Allen, Josephine Bamford, […]
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 CTLG Team Review: Murray Bushrangers
MURRAY Bushrangers had to wait until the final round of the 2024 Coates Talent League Girls season to pick up their first win, but in 2025, that all changed as the Country region stormed into finals and even upset the higher ranked Gippsland Power in the elimination final. SEASON 2025 SNAPSHOT Played: 14Won: 8Lost: 6 […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 Talent League – Round 3
A BUMPER day of Talent League football saw Good Friday host all six Round 3 fixtures, which in turn threw up some thrilling encounters. Amongst the thrill of a tight finish were prospects pushing for higher honours. We took note of the best talent from each game in our weekly Scouting Notes.
Scouting Notes: 2026 Talent League – Round 2
ROUND 2 of the 2026 Talent League season was headlined by top prospects strutting their stuff in high-number performances, while others produced breakout games or stepped up in the absence of star teammates. We had eyes on all seven games across the weekend, taking note of the best prospects and performers. >> Round 2: Snapshot […]
2026 Talent League: Round 2 Team of the Week
NORTHERN Knights lead the way with three representatives in our Round 2 Talent League Team of the Week, after their thumping 58-point win over reigning premier Eastern. All 14 teams who turned out over the weekend feature in our 23-player squad. See who made the cut. >> Round 2: Snapshot | Player of the Week […]
Snapshot: 2026 Talent League – Round 2
QUEENSLAND’S academies entered the fray in Round 2 of the Talent League season, which offered up a mixed bag of boilovers, thumpings, and thrilling finishes. With play spread across seven different venues across the weekend, catch up on all the big performances and key numbers in a snapshot.
Top prospects on the board in RMC Medal
A BUNCH of top draft prospects have staked their Rookie Me Central Medal claims in Round 1, including last year’s second place sitter Cody Walker. The Carlton father-son prospect racked up 28 disposals, eight clearances and two goals in Bendigo’s win over Tasmania, good enough for two votes. >> SCROLL to see the Round 1 […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 Talent League – Round 1
TOP PROSPECTS showed out as the Talent League returned for season 2026, with ideal conditions and one-sided results among the themes of Round 1. We had scouts on the ground across all six fixtures, taking note of the top prospects and performers from each side. >> MORE: Snapshot | Player of the Week | Team […]
2026 Talent League: Round 1 Team of the Week
2025 minor premiers Gippsland Power boast a high of four members in our Round 1 Team of the Week, as they push to become this year’s Talent League frontrunners. The Power were unstoppable in an 87-point demolition of Murray, while Western, Sandringham and Dandenong contributed three players apiece after their big wins. Check out who […]
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 […]
