Vic Country locks in 2026 AFL U18s squad
A STAR-STUDDED Vic Country outfit – headlined by potential number one pick Cody Walker and a host of top-end talents particularly from the Gippsland region – is ready to go ahead of next week’s AFL Under 18 Championships. Vic Country take on the Allies up in Blacktown to kick off proceedings, and have named a […]
Scouting Notes: Sruk stars, Szerszyn returns in Rays win
DESPITE a starring role from Eastern bottom-ager Baxter Sruk, Dandenong Stingrays finished strongly to run out nine-point victors in their Round 11 clash at Kinetic Stadium. Stingrays vice-captain Darcy Szerszyn made his long-awaited return in the win, firming as a talent to watch ahead of the National Championships. We took note of the top prospects […]
Knapp the name to note in Talent League
EASTERN Ranges midfielder Jordan Knapp is primed for a big season according to his teammates. A total of 41 top-age (2026 draft eligible) prospects from the Vic Country and Metro summer squads were surveyed at Saturday’s Talent League preseason testing event, asked for a teammate to watch for 2026. >> ONES TO WATCH: South Australia […]
PROFILED | 2026 Vic Country summer squad
THE 2026 Vic Country summer squad was finalised earlier in January, with 25 prospects selected for representative honours. Among the squad are five bottom-agers and four club-tied players, with the Big V hoping to rebound off a 2-2 campaign last year. We profile every member of the training squad. >> FULL SQUADS: 2026 Victorian summer […]
PROFILED: 2026 AFL Academy squad
IN THE wake of this year’s AFL Draft, eyes are already turning to what the budding class of 2026 may hold. Released in November, the National Academy squad provided a glimpse into the country’s best 25 2008-born prospects, all of whom we profile below. >> ANNOUNCEMENT: 2026 AFL Academy squad revealed Tanner Armstrong (Murray Bushrangers/Vic […]
26 in 2026: A look ahead to next year’s top prospects
WHILE the class of 2025 didn’t earn the most rave reviews throughout this year, the budding 2026 draft crop is viewed relatively favourably at this very early stage. There’s imposing tall talent, keen runners, and high accumulators up for grabs in a group that has a bit of everything. As seen in our 2025 AFL […]
Scouting Notes: 2025 National Under 17 Futures
THE ANNUAL Under 17 Futures showcase saw Team Boak score a 13-point win over Team Docherty in Saturday’s curtain-raiser to the AFL Grand Final. A pair of Vic Country prospects took out best on ground honours as 45 of the nation’s best prospects for next year strutted their stuff on the MCG. We took note […]
2025 Coates Talent League Season Review: Country Quarter Finalists
TWO MORE Country regions bit the dust after a thrilling pair of quarter final matchups over the weekend. Dandenong Stingrays were pipped after the siren, while Geelong fell agonisingly short of knocking off the minor premiers. We recap the 2025 campaigns of both sides with one eye cast to the future. >> SEASON REVIEW: 2025 […]
PREVIEW | Draft prospects look to make finals statement
FINALS time is heating up around the nation, and plenty of AFL Draft prospects are in line to make a major impact. In the SANFL, draft combine invitees and state representatives will feature throughout each grade – League, Reserves, and Under 18s – in the pursuit of premiership glory. Glenelg forward Latrelle Pickett will line […]
2025 CTL | Round 16 Team of the Week
AN EVEN spread of talent sees all 12 Coates Talent League regions who took the field in Round 16 boast at least one representative in our Team of the Week. Victors Eastern Ranges and Northern Knights contributed a high of three players apiece to the 23-player squad – see who made the cut! >> CTL […]
