Knights dominate Vic Metro Under 18 squad
NORTHERN Knights boast a high of nine representative in the 2026 Vic Metro Under 18 squad, which features 29 players from across the six regions. Currently unbeaten atop the Talent League latter, the Knights have had four players earn their way in from outside of the original summer squad. >> SCROLL to see the full […]
Scouting Notes: Chargers overcome inaccuracy to raid Rebel territory
OAKLEIGH Chargers have notched up their fourth win of the season after defeating the GWV Rebels by 18 points in their Round 10 clash at Mars Stadium. The visitors posted a whopping 30 scoring shots but managed just one more goal than their game opponents, who were again led valiantly by star midfielder Ethan Drever. […]
Scouting Notes: Swans and Giants impress in emphatic wins
THE SWANS Academy moved to 4-0 in their Talent League stint after a comfortable 40-point road win over Oakleigh on Saturday. The success continued for NSW-based academies on Sunday, as the Giants thumped Murray to the tune of 77 points in somewhat of a local rivalry game in Lavington. We took note of the top […]
Scouting Notes: Pios, Chargers claim close wins
AFTER a series of one-sided results on Saturday, the Bendigo Pioneers and Oakleigh Chargers ensured Sunday would be a different story with respective close wins. The Pioneers led for just seven minutes in their eight-point victory over the Northern Territory, while the Chargers held off Dandenong’s late flurry thanks a late Hunter Easton goal to […]
Scouting Notes: Undermanned Chargers hold off Devils
OAKLEIGH Chargers nabbed their second win of the Talent League season on Saturday, opening Round 5 with a 19-point victory over Tasmania. The Devils trailed at every break but fought back to within 15 points during the third quarter. Oakleigh responded, blowing the lead out to 42 points in the final term before Tasmania booted […]
Scouting Notes: Ranges mids shine, Dragons demolish Calder
AMONG the three all-Metro fixtures in Round 4 of the Talent League, Eastern Ranges pulled off a great escape against Oakleigh on Saturday night. Earlier on the same day, Sandringham flexed its muscles to thump Calder by 87 points on home soil. We took note of the best prospects and performers from either game. >> […]
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 […]
2026 Talent League POTW: Round 2 – Seb Marsic
OAKLEIGH Chargers forward Sebastian Marsic is our Talent League Player of the Week after booting a big bag of goals in Round 2. The 194cm tall broke out with seven majors from 15 disposals and six marks as the Chargers claimed a 24-point upset win over local rival, Sandringham on Saturday. >> SNAPSHOT: 2026 Talent League […]
2026 Talent League Girls R9 notes: Murray Bushrangers vs. Oakleigh Chargers
DESPITE both sides missing quality players, it was Oakleigh Chargers’ depth that saw the metropolitan side return from Wangaratta with the four points, defeating Murray Bushrangers, 11.8 (74) to 1.4 (10). After Carmela Perri booted the first goal of the game for the Bushies, it was all the Chargers on the scoreboard, as they continued […]
TLG R9: Top 4 fancies battle it out in early finals preview
AS THE Northern Academies have now wrapped up their stints in the Talent League Girls competition, the 13 full-time teams recommence in a series of smaller rounds leading up to and through the national carnival as part of an extended regular season. Returning for Round 9 are the top four teams from those sides, with […]
RMC MEDAL | Dominant Devil darts clear after eight rounds
COMPILING 14 of a possible 15 votes across her first five games, it might be a case of good luck stopping Matilda Lange. A pick one contender in next year’s AFLW Draft, Lange has taken over the reins from Priya Bowering in the midfield and been the most dominant player across the Talent League Girls […]
2026 Talent League Girls R7 notes: Oakleigh Chargers vs. Western Jets
OAKLEIGH Chargers got back on the winners’ list after a tough start to the year given their fixtures, defeating Western Jets by 35 points at Warrawee Park. The Chargers lead all throughout he game, and kicked away with four third quarter goals to seal the victory as some usual suspects stood up despite Oakleigh missing […]
2026 Talent League Girls R6 Notes: Oakleigh Chargers vs. Sandringham Dragons
OAKLEIGH Chargers regained the momentum in a stirring final-term comeback to defeat Sandringham Dragons by nine points at Trevor Barker Beach Oval for Round 6 of the Talent League Girls competition. The Chargers lead throughout the first half, before the Dragons booted three goals to go 12 points up at the final change, and then […]
2026 Talent League Girls R5 notes: Oakleigh Chargers vs. Swans Academy
SYDNEY Swans Academy’s strong first half and great defensive performance in the second half set them up for another victory, this time defeating Oakleigh Chargers by 26 points in the Talent League Girls competition. Though the Chargers are a quality outfit, they’ve slipped to 1-3 for the year off the back of a remarkably tough […]
2026 Talent League Girls R4 notes: Dandenong Stingrays vs. Oakleigh Chargers
DANDENONG Stingrays went three from three to open the 2026 Talent League Girls season, holding off a late Oakleigh Chargers charge to claim a four-point win at Kinetic Stadium. The Chargers led by 14 points at quarter time but were kept goalless across the second and third terms as the Stingrays turned the game on […]
2026 Talent League Girls R3 notes: Oakleigh Chargers vs. Sandringham Dragons
OAKLEIGH Chargers bounced back from a Round 2 loss to Eastern Ranges by posting a 12-point victory over Sandringham Dragons. Thanks to a dominant performance from Cleo Barbakas and some touches of magic from pick one contender Bailee Martin, Oakleigh charged to victory, 6.5 (41) to 4.5 (29). It was a competitive effort from the […]
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Leni Lockyer
TIED to Collingwood through the father-daughter rule thanks to dad Tarkyn, Oakleigh Chargers top-ager Leni Lockyer is regarded among the better ball users in the AFLW Draft crop. Moving from the outside to the inside this season, the smart utility is looking to take her game to another level in 2026. We spoke to Lockyer […]
2026 Talent League Girls R2 notes: Eastern Ranges vs. Oakleigh Chargers
IN TORRENTIAL conditions at times, Eastern Ranges kick-started their 2026 Talent League Girls season with a bang, defeating rivals Oakleigh Chargers by two points in the game of the round. It was not the pretty style that these two star-studded teams usually put on due to the weather, but it was another epic finish with […]