Scouting Notes: 2025 CTL Preliminary Final – Gippsland Power vs. Sandringham Dragons
SANDRINGHAM Dragons have progressed to their fourth consecutive Coates Talent League decider after downing Gippsland Power in Saturday’s preliminary final. A blustery Casey Fields saw one end favoured all day, as the Dragons made better of their equal scoring shots to progress. A seasoned Sandringham lineup caught the minor premiers cold, racing out to a […]
PREVIEW | 2025 Coates Talent League Preliminary Finals
A COATES Talent League conference crossover shapes Saturday’s preliminary finals, with Casey Fields setting the scene for a bumper double-header. Among the four remaining flag contenders are both of last year’s grand finalists, along with the top Country and Metro seeds respectively.
Scouting Notes: 2025 Coates Talent League – Metro Quarter Finals
THE RACE to this year’s Coates Talent League Grand Final is down to four contenders, with minor premiers Eastern Ranges and reigning premiers Sandringham Dragons advancing in the Metro conference. We noted the top prospects and performers from both quarter final matchups. >> Snapshot: 2025 Coates Talent League Quarter Finals>> Scouting Notes: Country Quarter Finals
Snapshot: 2025 Coates Talent League – Quarter Finals
A THRILLING round of quarter finals has seen the top-ranked Country and Metro regions advance, along with both of last year’s Grand Finalists. The four remaining sides will next battle it out in Saturday’s preliminary finals for a place the decider on September 20.
Scouting Notes: 2025 Coates Talent League – Wildcard Round
THE COATES Talent League quarter-finalists are locked in after six Wildcard Round fixtures narrowed the premiership race down to eight contenders. With heightened stakes, plenty of prospects were out to impress, and we noted down some of the top performers from each game, across several age brackets. >> Snapshot: 2025 Coates Talent League Wildcard Round
The Next 10: August 2025 Power Rankings
RECRUITERS have been scrambling in their search for depth in this year’s AFL Draft pool, leaving plenty of hidden gems to emerge in the back-end of the season. After unveiling our top 30 Power Rankings last week, we highlight another 10 prospects in the mix to earn an AFL Draft opportunity in November. >> TOP […]
2025 RMC Coates Talent League Team of the Year finalised
THE 2025 Rookie Me Central Coates Talent League Team of the Year has been finalised, with the expanded squad of 48 cut down to 24. After weekly nominations made throughout 19 home-and-away rounds, the competition’s best, most dominant and consistent players were selected. >> FULL SQUAD: 2025 RMC Coates Talent League Team of the Year […]
Snapshot: 2025 Coates Talent League – Wildcard Round
A MIXED bag of Wildcard Round saw three games decided by over 50 points, while Geelong Falcons scraped through in a thriller, and Oakleigh Chargers downed a higher-ranked opponent. Before the quarter-final fixtures are released, catch up on all the weekend’s action in a snapshot.
Scouting Notes: 2025 Coates Talent League – Round 19
THE FINAL home-and-away round of the Coates Talent League season saw a number of leading prospects further enhance their stocks, while impressive bottom-agers continue to emerge on the eve of the postseason. We highlighted a bunch of the top prospects and performers from each fixture. >> CTL Round 19: Snapshot | Player of the Week […]
2025 CTL | Round 19 Team of the Week
BENDIGO Pioneers prospects are littered through our Coates Talent League Team of the Week, in what is the final instalment for 2025. A handful of Pioneers feature in our 24-player team after defeating Greater Western Victoria (GWV) Rebels in Round 19 to see out the home-and-away season in style. >> CTL Round 19: Snapshot | […]
