Scouting Notes: 2023 Coates Talent League – Round 15
NATIONAL Draft Combine invitees were out to impress in the Coates Talent League across Round 15. We noted some of the top draft prospects from all five fixtures, taking a narrow focus on representative squad members, bottom-agers, and club-tied talent. >> CTL Round 15: Snapshot | POTW | TOTW
Snapshot: 2023 Coates Talent League – Round 15
ROUND 15 of the Coates Talent League saw the best game left for last, as Murray Bushrangers snapped a six-match losing streak with the final kick of the game against finals contender, Calder. Catch up on that, and all the action from this weekend’s five fixtures, in a snapshot.
PREVIEW | 2023 Coates Talent League – Round 15
REPRESENTATIVE talent continues to filter back through the Coates Talent League, as the competition’s home-and-away season accelerates towards its conclusion. We preview all five fixtures set to make up Round 15 this weekend.
Bargain Hunting: The 2023 AFL Draft sliders
FOR all the bolters and great surprise packets in each AFL Draft, there remains value at the other end of the scale. The 2023 crop, once touted as a potential super draft, is no different. We’ve identified five sliders who may end up being bargains in the second round and beyond. >> AFL Draft Power […]
Scouting Notes: 2023 Coates Talent League – Round 14
THE Coates Talent League returned over the weekend with a series of one-sided results, decided between margins of 34 and 79 points. We noted some of the top draft prospects from all five fixtures, taking a narrow focus on representative squad members, bottom-agers, and club-tied talent. >> Coates Talent League Round 14: Snapshot | POTW […]
Coates Talent League TOTW: Round 14
AFTER wins in excess of 75 points, the Eastern Ranges and GWV Rebels dominate our Coates Talent League Team of the Week for Round 14. Ranges bottom-ager Christian Moraes skippers the side after winning taking out Player of the Week honours. See who made the cut for our 24-player squad. >> Coates Talent League Round […]
2023 Coates Talent League POTW: Round 14
EASTERN Ranges bottom-ager Christian Moraes is our Coates Talent League Player of the Week for Round 14 after posting huge numbers in his side’s win over Murray on Saturday. The midfielder was everywhere, racking up a round-high 43 disposals, six marks, 12 inside 50s and one goal. He edged out fellow 2006-born talent Levi Ashcroft […]
Snapshot: 2023 Coates Talent League – Round 14
THE COATES Talent League returned over the weekend, with Round 14 spelling five more games as finals fast approach. Four fixtures fell on a super Saturday of pathway football – catch up on all the action in a snapshot.
The Great Dividers: Draft prospects splitting recruiters
THERE is no one right way, answer, or opinion when it comes to AFL recruiting. That only becomes more evident as each draft approaches and those in the know begin to compare notes – or, contrast them. Although most recruiters can agree on a group of around 15 prospects who look set to feature in […]
Final day thoughts: AFL U18 National Championships
THE CROWNING moment of every year’s AFL Under 18 National Championships is the final day presentation, where individual awards – and sometimes the title – are decided. While the closing fixture between Vic Country and Metro was effectively a dead rubber this year, it remained a great occasion. Joining Daniel Curtin (Western Australia), Sid Draper […]
