PREVIEW | Metro contingent trickles back into Talent League
THE COATES Talent League returns to a six-game set of fixtures in Round 14, as Vic Metro representatives begin to filter back into their regions. Although, with many being rested and Vic Country taking on the Allies, there are opportunities aplenty for fresh faces to impress. We preview Saturday’s four games. SUNDAY FIXTURES Bendigo Pioneers […]
PREVIEW | 2024 AFL U18s: Allies vs. Vic Country
VIC Country will look to keep its title hopes alive when it travels up to Queensland to take on the Allies at Brighton Homes Arena on Sunday. While the hosts’ Under 18 championship defence comes to an end, the 2-0 Vics can set up a grand final of sorts against their Metro counterparts next week […]
2024 SANFLW Grand Final preview: South Adelaide vs. Norwood
A GRAND Final spot is on the line in the penultimate match of the 2024 SANFL Women’s season. Glenelg, coming off a loss in the semi-finals, will utilise its double chance against an impressive Norwood team that denied Central District back-to-back premierships and will look to become the first team to win a flag from […]
Excitement building for Panthers to go one better
AFTER suffering heartache in the dying moments of last year’s SANFL Women’s Grand Final, South Adelaide’s playing group could have been forgiven for throwing the metaphorical toys out of the cot and questioning where to go from there. But instead, the strength and resilence within the group prevailed and coach Rick Watts said his side […]
Norwood belief builds for SANFLW decider
NORWOOD’s largest losing margin of nine points this season is indicative of the Redlegs belief they can win any game according to coach Brad Ferrall. In the lead-up to tomorrow’s SANFL Women’s Grand Final, Ferrall said it was all about consistency and not dropping off that would help the underdogs become the first side to […]
2024 AFL Sydney Women’s Premier preview: Round 12
SOME might say there is a certain inevitability to the four AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division matches this weekend – and it will probably turn out that way – however the winds of change have just had the first little zephyrs blow. The teams on the bottom of the ladder have found strength and starchiness […]
PREVIEW | 2024 CTLG Round 12 – Friday
A SPECIAL Friday night fixture greets two metropolitan teams as a host of star midfielders return to their Coates Talent League sides off the back of Vic Metro’s 94-point belting of the Allies. Western Jets host Northern Knights at Skinner Reserve from 6:30pm tomorrow in what should see some top-end talent on show. FORM: Northern […]
State of Play: 2024 AFL Under 16 National Championships
ROUND 1 of the 2024 AFL Under 16 National Development Championships has played out over the last month, with all 10 teams across the two pools having taken the field once each. Before they all converge on the Gold Coast for a five-day carnival next week, catch up on where things sit. >> CLICK the […]
2024 AFLW U18s team analysis: Queensland
QUEENSLAND is a state on the rise at the AFLW Under 18 Championships, finishing last year’s carnival with a 2-1 record and the loss was a competitive effort against eventual champions, South Australia. The Maroons are tipped to go undefeated this year but unfortunately for both them and South Australia, the sides never face off […]
Motivated Morris doing all she can to chase her dream
IT has been a big last six months or so for young Casey Demons VFLW midfielder Olivia Morris. From the disappointment of missing out on being drafted to moving to a totally different state in pursuit of her football dream, there has certainly been a lot on the young talent’s plate. But despite the magnitude […]
Dashing defender bringing more than just footy skills to the Falcons
DAREBIN Falcons defender Victoria Blackwood may be well known in footy circles for her skills as a key defender, but down at the Falcons her role is a little bit more expansive than just that. Often known as “Roger’s Mum”, she is the reason the Falcons have a wellbeing officer. And no, Roger is not […]
Top marks for father-son in RMC Medal count
HAWTHORN father-son prospect Ned Maginness claimed a full three votes for his role in Sandringham Dragons’ four-point win over Eastern Ranges on Sunday. The over-ager showcased clean fundamentals en route to a team-high 25 disposals, six marks and five tackles in midfield. >> SCROLL for the Round 13 votes & leaderboard Maginness is the son […]
