PREVIEW | AFL U18 Academy vs. Coburg VFL
THE NATIONAL Under 18 Academy is set to take on Coburg VFL this Saturday in the first of two annual showcase games for 2024. Consisting of 29 2006-born draft eligible players, the squad is a collection of this year’s top prospects from around the country. >> SCROLL for the full squad & predicted lineup A […]
Scouting Notes: 2024 Coates Talent League – Round 1
THE 2024 Coates Talent League season kicked off over the weekend, with a bunch of bright talent from 12 of the 13 full-time regions stepping out in style. A bumper five top 10 draft prospects featured in one game, headlining the season’s first edition of Scouting Notes. >> 2024 CTL Round 1: Snapshot | POTW […]
2024 Coates Talent League: Round 1 POTW
EASTERN Ranges midfielder Josh Smillie is our Coates Talent League Player of the Week for Round 1 after his starring role in the Ranges’ 28-win over Oakleigh. The 194cm prospect turned it on with 24 disposals and two goals in what was pegged as the game of the round. >> 2024 Coates Talent League: Snapshot […]
Snapshot: 2024 Coates Talent League – Round 1
THE 2024 Coates Talent League season got underway over the weekend, headlined by the Oakleigh-Eastern clash which featured a handful of top 10 prospects. Catch up on what went down across the six fixtures in our Round 1 snapshot.
PREVIEW | 2024 Coates Talent League: Round 1
THE 2024 Coates Talent League season gets underway this weekend, with six games set to showcase the next generation of pathway talent. It all kicks off with a clash between Northern Knights and Western Jets, and we preview each fixture with a look at the players to watch.
PREVIEW | 2024 Coates Talent League: Oakleigh Chargers
AFTER a whirlwind preseason in 2023, Oakleigh Chargers are heading into season 2024 a much more settled side. As always, a slew of top-end prospects are emerging and new head coach Ash Close chatted to Rookie Me Central about what to expect from each of them this year. PRESEASON “It’s been terrific. Obviously it’s a […]
TOP 5s | 2024 Preseason Testing – Coates Talent League
RECORDS tumbled at last week’s Coates Talent League boys preseason testing day, as athletes from the 12 Victorian regions were put through their paces in Thornbury. In the event hosted by Rookie Me, Jett McLaughlan notched the best preseason Yo-Yo Test score ever recorded. >> SCROLL for all top five results The Northern Knights top-ager’s effort […]
2024 AFL Draft | Race to #1: Finn O’Sullivan
THERE is little that Finn O’Sullivan is yet to achieve in the AFL talent pathway, making him arguably the frontrunner in the race to be 2024’s top prospect. The Koroit native is already an Under 18 All-Australian and enters his draft year as one of the most accomplished juniors nationwide. While other pick one contenders […]
PROFILED | 2024 Vic Country Talent Hub
THE 2024 Vic Country summer training squad was announced last week, with 23 prospects selected from across all six applicable Coates Talent League regions – plus Metropolitan program, Oakleigh Chargers. In anticipation of their top-age campaigns, we profile each player. >> ANNOUNCEMENT: 2024 Victorian summer training squads 2024 VIC COUNTRY SUMMER TRAINING SQUAD BREAKDOWN: AFL […]
2024 Victorian talent hubs announced
SUMMER training squads for Victoria Country and Metro have been announced, with 45 players selected between the two hubs. Respectively, they will convene in January and February, taking part in two high performance training camps as players also prepare for the Coates Talent League season. >> SCROLL to see the squads All players, born in […]
