PREVIEW | Powerhouse local rivals lock horns
ROUND 3 of the 2025 Coates Talent League season gets underway tomorrow, headlined by the match between local rivals Sandringham Dragons and Oakleigh Chargers. That fixture is followed by an all-Country triple-header in Bendigo on Sunday, which clashes with the AFL Academy showcase.
Scouting Notes: 2025 Coates Talent League – Round 1
ROUND 1 of the new Coates Talent League season is in the books, yielding top performances from some of the competition’s leading prospects. We had eyes on all six fixtures around Victoria and made note of how said talent fared in the year’s first full edition of Scouting Notes. >> ROUND 1: Snapshot | POTW […]
2025 Coates Talent League: Sandringham Dragons season preview
SANDRINGHAM Dragons are chasing a record-equaling fourth straight Coates Talent League premiership in 2025, boasting an even and deep squad of players. Among them are five members of the Vic Metro hub and plenty of club-tied prospects. We highlight them with help from coach Rob Harding. PRESEASON “I’ve been really pleased with the Dragons’ preseason. […]
Updated: The top 2026 AFL Draft prospects
SEASON 2025 is just around the corner, and for a bunch of budding AFL Draft prospects across the nation, it represents another chance to impress. Having named 10 2008-born players to watch following last year’s Under 16 National Championships, we’ve updated the list ahead of their bottom-age campaigns. Scroll down to find another dozen or […]
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 […]
PREVIEW | Metro Wildcards go country in hunt for finals berths
ALL six Coates Talent League metropolitan regions will converge on Mars Stadium tomorrow as Wildcard Round gets underway. Under the format, all 13 teams are in with a chance to play in the three-week finals series. We preview Saturday’s trio of fixtures, which should offer some close contests. >> EXPLAINER: Coates Talent League Wildcard Round […]
Snapshot: 2024 Coates Talent League – Round 19
GEELONG Falcons clinched the Coates Talent League minor premiership and automatic finals qualification, while the Wildcard Round matchups were confirmed after Round 19. Catch up on all the results, key numbers and star performances across all six of the weekend’s games in a snapshot.
Future is now: Top 2026 AFL Draft prospects
THE 2024 AFL National Development Championships saw a host of the top Under 16 prospects convene for a carnival which came to an exciting conclusion. With all awards now handed out, we highlight 10 AFL Draft prospects to watch two years out from the 2026 intake. >> RECAP: 2024 AFL Under 16 National Championships Charlie […]
PROFILED | 2024 AFL Under 16 All Australian team
THE 2024 AFL Under 16 All Australian team was announced this week, featuring 23 of the best performed players out of this year’s National Development Championships. We profile each of the budding prospects, which includes six Most Valuable Player (MVP) award recipients. >> Announced: 2024 AFL Under 16 All Australian team Back Pocket: Archie Hill […]
