Scouting Notes: 2024 VFLW – Round 8
ON an intriguing weekend of results in the VFLW, there were plenty of VFLW listed players that continued to shine despite the continuing presence of AFLW stars. Port Melbourne 2.3 (15) lost to Western Bulldogs 7.6 (48) Port Melbourne: #4 Courteney Bromage (Forward)18/2/1999 | 164cm Stats: four disposals, four marks, two tackles Although the stat […]
2023 AFLW Draft preview: Fremantle
FREMANTLE opted for experience over youth this off-season, by essentially deleting its draft hand, but bringing in some quality best 21 players. The Dockers held a top 10 pick heading into the AFLW Trade Period, but having secured a former number one pick, top-end midfielder and versatile veteran all of whom will strengthen the 2024 […]
2023 Coates Talent League Girls: Round 17 wrap
A FULL complement of Coates Talent League Girls matches returned over the weekend with six games taking place in the penultimate round. Only Murray Bushrangers had the bye, and some of those top-age players suited up with the Bendigo Pioneers, as teams jostled towards finals spots.
Talent League Player Focus: Kayley Kavanagh (Calder Cannons)
RETURNING to the Coates Talent League Girls competition off the back of a MVP-winning performance for Vic Metro at the AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships, Kayley Kavanagh had a day out against the Geelong Falcons. The top-aged Calder Cannons midfielder brought her own ball to the match, racking up a season-high 35 touches in a […]
Talent League Girls Round 12 preview: Eastern Ranges vs Geelong Falcons
TWO title contenders will face-off in a massive Round 12 clash in the Coates Talent League Girls competition. Second placed Geelong Falcons lock horns with third placed Eastern Ranges in the highlight of a five-game fixture over the weekend. AROUND THE GROUNDS Sandringham Dragons vs. Calder CannonsSaturday, July 1 @ Trevor Barker Beach Oval, 2:00pm […]
Scouting Notes: 2023 Talent League Girls – Round 3
THE six metropolitan teams were welcomed into the 2023 Coates Talent League Girls competition with varying success, as the next generation of talent took to the field. We highlight some of the top performers in our Scouting Notes with each note the opinion of the individual writer. >> Coates Talent League Girls Round 3 wrap
2023 Coates Talent League Girls: Round 3 wrap
ALL the metropolitan teams joined the rest of the competition for Round 3 of the Coates Talent League, with some strong wins and terrific outstanding performances. We recap each game and note down our Rookie Me Central Medal votes.
Cannons “bullish” on emerging talent
THE CALDER Cannons are not shying away from the emerging talent at their disposal in 2023, with coach Ross Smith “bullish” on what is a relatively new look lineup. Only 15 draft eligible players feature in the 47-player Under 18 squad, as the Metro region looks to cater to its youth and the qualities needed […]
