Scouting Notes: Dragons fire in first half blitz of Chargers
SANDRINGHAM Dragons got one back on rivals Oakleigh at the third time of asking, notching a dominant 50-point win in their Round 23 clash at Kennedy Community Centre on Saturday. The result sees Sandringham pip the Chargers for fourth in the Metro conference, separated by half a game. The Dragons put together a scintillating opening […]
Scouting Notes: Dragons roar home to clip Falcons
SANDRINGHAM Dragons have produced a rampant fourth quarter comeback to defeat the Geelong Falcons by 10 points in their at Trevor Barker Beach Oval on Sunday. The hosts were jumped at the start and trailed for much of the day, but rallied with four unanswered goals to run out the game. Geelong gained the early […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 AFL U18s – Vic Country vs. Vic Metro
VIC METRO has completed an undefeated Under 18 National Championships campaign after thumping rivals Vic Country by 92 points at Mars Stadium on Sunday. The newly crowned champions piled on the first 11 goals of the game, setting up their comfortable victory with 13 to one in the opening half. A 35-22 clearance trouncing helped […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 AFL U18s – Western Australia vs. Vic Metro
VIC METRO brought Western Australia back down to earth with a runaway 36-point win in Cockburn on Saturday. The visitors started their campaign in style with three unanswered goals in the opening term before being reigned back in heading into half time. Riding the momentum of a two-to-three goal scoring end, Metro snuck back ahead […]
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: Lions slay Dragons, Suns downed by Devils
THE BRISBANE Lions Academy moved to an impressive 4-1 record after accounting for Sandringham in a 22-point win on home turf. Despite the Dragons being bolstered by St Kevin’s talent on an APS bye, the hosts kicked clear in the second half – spearheaded by five goals to bottom-age star Jackson Bridge. Meanwhile, the Suns […]
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 […]
