Preseason Q&A: Jack Dalton (Sandringham Dragons)
HAVING burst onto the scene as Vic Metro’s captain and MVP in the title-winning Under 16 side of 2023, Jack Dalton is perhaps flying under the radar heading into his top-age campaign. A syndesmosis injury at the start of last year couldn’t stop him from helping Sandringham take out a third straight flag, and now […]
Coates Talent League Boys: Must-watch fixtures in 2025
THE 2025 Coates Talent League fixtures were announced on Thursday, with a 19-round regular season set in stone. Three-time defending champions Sandringham Dragons are chasing their fourth crown at the end of a schedule littered with landmark occasions. We highlight some of the must-watch events. Stay tuned to Rookie Me Central, where we’ll also cast […]
2025 Coates Talent League fixtures released
FEATURING up to 19 rounds and 18 clubs, the 2025 Coates Talent League fixtures for both the boys and girls competitions were released today. Kicking off on the weekend of March 29-30 and April 6-7 for the boys and girls seasons respectively, both will run until the end of August before a three-week finals series. […]
PROFILED | 2025 Vic Metro Summer Hub Squad
THE VIC Metro Under 18 summer squad has now completed its two training camps, with the 23 selected players convening at Deakin University in Waurn Ponds most recently. Under coach Lauren Morecroft, the Big V will be looking for back-to-back championships in 2025. We profile each member of the squad. >> ANNOUNCEMENT: 2025 Victorian summer […]
2024 Coates Talent League Season Review: Sandringham Dragons
SANDRINGHAM Dragons clinched their third consecutive Coates Talent League premiership in 2024. Ominous signs in the first block of the campaign were converted to a competition-high sixth flag as the side stormed home in a rampant postseason. We recap the Dragons’ fruitful year. >> 2024 Coates Talent League: Stats | RMC Medal | Team of […]
Scouting Notes: 2024 Coates Talent League Grand Final
SANDRINGHAM Dragons were spearheaded towards a third consecutive Coates Talent League premiership by their A-list cast of draft prospects on Saturday. A host of representative stars and combine invitees took the field for the Dragons and GWV Rebels, as featured in our Scouting Notes. >> Match Report: Club-tied stars dominate as Dragons go three-straight
Club-tied stars dominate as Dragons secure three-peat
A PAIR of prospects tied to the Brisbane Lions starred as Sandringham Dragons secured their third consecutive Coates Talent League premiership on Saturday. The powerhouse Metro region defeated Greater Western Victoria (GWV) by 37 points in an imperious performance at IKON Park. Signs were ominous as the Dragons stormed out of the blocks with six […]
PREVIEW | 2024 Coates Talent League Grand Final
A SLICE of history is on offer for both the Sandringham Dragons and Greater Western Victoria (GWV) Rebels in this year’s Coates Talent League Grand Final. The Rebels haven’t been to the big dance since 1997, while the Dragons are chasing a third-straight flag. We preview Saturday’s clash.
Team balance the key to Dragons’ three-peat push
SANDRINGHAM Dragons are looking to make history on Saturday. The powerhouse talent region is gunning for a third consecutive flag, and to move level with Calder Cannons on a competition-high six premierships. What’s more, co-captain Levi Ashcroft has been a part of all three title tilts. While the Dragons’ squad is stacked with talent – […]
WINNERS | 2024 Coates Talent League awards night
GIPPSLAND Power has swept the top gongs at this year’s Coates Talent League awards night, taking out best and fairest honours in both the boys and girls competitions. Xavier Lindsay was crowned the Morrish Medal winner, while Ash Centra was named the girls best and fairest player. >> SCROLL to see the full leaderboards Lindsay […]
Coates Talent League Girls: Must-watch fixtures in 2025
THE 2025 Coates Talent League fixtures were announced last week, with an 18-round girls regular season set to commence on the weekend of April 5-6. There are plenty of landmark events between then and the Grand Final, slated for September 20-21. We highlight some of the must-watch fixtures. >> ANNOUNCEMENT: 2025 Coates Talent League fixtures […]
2025 Coates Talent League fixtures released
FEATURING up to 19 rounds and 18 clubs, the 2025 Coates Talent League fixtures for both the boys and girls competitions were released today. Kicking off on the weekend of March 29-30 and April 6-7 for the boys and girls seasons respectively, both will run until the end of August before a three-week finals series. […]
PROFILED | 2025 Vic Metro Girls Hub
A NEW season of Coates Talent League Girls football is less than two months away, and in readiness for the year, we profile the players in the Victorian hubs. We conclude with the Vic Metro summer squad after covering the Vic Country hub last week. >> PROFILED | 2025 Vic Country Girls Hub TOP-AGERS: Jordyn […]
2024 CTL Girls Season Review: Sandringham Dragons
DESPITE a tough stretch through the midseason where Sandringham really struggled to remain close to top opposition, the Dragons starts and finishes to the season were far better, with competitive contests in the last couple of Coates Talent League Girls games. SANDRINGHAM DRAGONS RECORD: 9th Overall | 4th Metro | 4-10 | 46.70%STREAK: LWWL | […]
WINNERS | 2024 Coates Talent League awards night
GIPPSLAND Power has swept the top gongs at this year’s Coates Talent League awards night, taking out best and fairest honours in both the boys and girls competitions. Xavier Lindsay was crowned the Morrish Medal winner, while Ash Centra was named the girls best and fairest player. >> SCROLL to see the full leaderboards Lindsay […]
Scouting Notes: 2024 Coates Talent League Girls – Metro Elimination Finals
LAST year’s grand finalists moved a win away from facing off in the big dance once again as reigning premiers Oakleigh Chargers and runners-up Eastern Ranges both won their respective metropolitan elimination finals. We took note of some of the standouts, with all notes the opinion of the individual author.
2024 Coates Talent League Girls: Elimination Finals wrap
EIGHT sides became four over the weekend, with the top two metropolitan and top two country sides advancing through to the Coates Talent League Girls Preliminary Finals where the teams will face-off for two grand final spots.
PREVIEW | 2024 CTLG W1 Finals – Saturday
THE first of two double-headers at Shepley Oval kicks off the 2024 Coates Talent League Girls finals series, with the four metropolitan teams looking to extend their season for another week at least. The top two teams in the competition in Oakleigh Chargers and Eastern Ranges are favourites to face-off in the grand final for […]
2024 RM Central Talent League Girls Team of the Year
ROOKIE Me Central’s 2024 Talent League Girls Team of the Year has been confirmed. The 24 players selected – as well as three emergencies – have been locked in with the top three sides combining for nine of those representatives. While the official Coates Talent League Team of the Year will come later on in […]
Victorian Under 17 Girls Futures teams announced
IN A historical first, some of the best of next year’s Victorian draft crop will go head-to-head in and Under 17 Girls Futures showcase at La Trobe University, Bundoora tomorrow from 10am. Players from across each of the 12 regions will fill out the two sides, split into Vic Country and Vic Metro outfits. The […]
Preseason Q&A: Jack Dalton (Sandringham Dragons)
HAVING burst onto the scene as Vic Metro’s captain and MVP in the title-winning Under 16 side of 2023, Jack Dalton is perhaps flying under the radar heading into his top-age campaign. A syndesmosis injury at the start of last year couldn’t stop him from helping Sandringham take out a third straight flag, and now […]
Coates Talent League Boys: Must-watch fixtures in 2025
THE 2025 Coates Talent League fixtures were announced on Thursday, with a 19-round regular season set in stone. Three-time defending champions Sandringham Dragons are chasing their fourth crown at the end of a schedule littered with landmark occasions. We highlight some of the must-watch events. Stay tuned to Rookie Me Central, where we’ll also cast […]
2025 Coates Talent League fixtures released
FEATURING up to 19 rounds and 18 clubs, the 2025 Coates Talent League fixtures for both the boys and girls competitions were released today. Kicking off on the weekend of March 29-30 and April 6-7 for the boys and girls seasons respectively, both will run until the end of August before a three-week finals series. […]
PROFILED | 2025 Vic Metro Summer Hub Squad
THE VIC Metro Under 18 summer squad has now completed its two training camps, with the 23 selected players convening at Deakin University in Waurn Ponds most recently. Under coach Lauren Morecroft, the Big V will be looking for back-to-back championships in 2025. We profile each member of the squad. >> ANNOUNCEMENT: 2025 Victorian summer […]
2024 Coates Talent League Season Review: Sandringham Dragons
SANDRINGHAM Dragons clinched their third consecutive Coates Talent League premiership in 2024. Ominous signs in the first block of the campaign were converted to a competition-high sixth flag as the side stormed home in a rampant postseason. We recap the Dragons’ fruitful year. >> 2024 Coates Talent League: Stats | RMC Medal | Team of […]
Scouting Notes: 2024 Coates Talent League Grand Final
SANDRINGHAM Dragons were spearheaded towards a third consecutive Coates Talent League premiership by their A-list cast of draft prospects on Saturday. A host of representative stars and combine invitees took the field for the Dragons and GWV Rebels, as featured in our Scouting Notes. >> Match Report: Club-tied stars dominate as Dragons go three-straight
Club-tied stars dominate as Dragons secure three-peat
A PAIR of prospects tied to the Brisbane Lions starred as Sandringham Dragons secured their third consecutive Coates Talent League premiership on Saturday. The powerhouse Metro region defeated Greater Western Victoria (GWV) by 37 points in an imperious performance at IKON Park. Signs were ominous as the Dragons stormed out of the blocks with six […]
PREVIEW | 2024 Coates Talent League Grand Final
A SLICE of history is on offer for both the Sandringham Dragons and Greater Western Victoria (GWV) Rebels in this year’s Coates Talent League Grand Final. The Rebels haven’t been to the big dance since 1997, while the Dragons are chasing a third-straight flag. We preview Saturday’s clash.
Team balance the key to Dragons’ three-peat push
SANDRINGHAM Dragons are looking to make history on Saturday. The powerhouse talent region is gunning for a third consecutive flag, and to move level with Calder Cannons on a competition-high six premierships. What’s more, co-captain Levi Ashcroft has been a part of all three title tilts. While the Dragons’ squad is stacked with talent – […]
