Scouting Notes: Bushies outgun Cannons to break win drought
MURRAY Bushrangers broke through for their first win of the 2026 Talent League season, holding firm to beat Calder by 14 points in Craigieburn on Sunday. The Round 10 clash was defined by Murray’s defensive solidity, winning the tackle count 57-30 and maintaining possession with an emphasis on kicks. What’s more, the Bushies made better […]
Scouting Notes: Jets soar in dominant second half
WESTERN Jets soared to a thumping 83-point win over Murray at Avalon Airport Oval on Sunday, overcoming a slow start to flex their scoring muscle. The Round 8 clash was an arm-wrestle in the opening term, before Western slammed home five, five, and seven goals in the remaining three quarters to cruise to victory. We […]
Scouting Notes: Queensland Academies do the double
THE LIONS Academy bounced straight back onto the winners list in Round 6 after a thumping 72-point win over Geelong Falcons in Werribee. After conceding a quarter-time deficit, Brisbane piled on five goals in each term thereafter to salute for the third time this season. We took note of the top prospects and performers from […]
Scouting Notes: Power defender surges in stocks
THE ANNUAL Country triple-header in Bendigo kicked off Round 4 of the Talent League on Friday, with the hosts beaten by Gippsland in game one. Power key defender Clancy Snell was a standout, continuing to elevate his stocks among the pool of talls. We took note of the top prospects and performers. >> Scouting Notes: […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 Talent League – Round 3
A BUMPER day of Talent League football saw Good Friday host all six Round 3 fixtures, which in turn threw up some thrilling encounters. Amongst the thrill of a tight finish were prospects pushing for higher honours. We took note of the best talent from each game in our weekly Scouting Notes.
Scouting Notes: 2026 Talent League – Round 2
ROUND 2 of the 2026 Talent League season was headlined by top prospects strutting their stuff in high-number performances, while others produced breakout games or stepped up in the absence of star teammates. We had eyes on all seven games across the weekend, taking note of the best prospects and performers. >> Round 2: Snapshot […]
Snapshot: 2026 Talent League – Round 2
QUEENSLAND’S academies entered the fray in Round 2 of the Talent League season, which offered up a mixed bag of boilovers, thumpings, and thrilling finishes. With play spread across seven different venues across the weekend, catch up on all the big performances and key numbers in a snapshot.
Scouting Notes: 2026 Talent League – Round 1
TOP PROSPECTS showed out as the Talent League returned for season 2026, with ideal conditions and one-sided results among the themes of Round 1. We had scouts on the ground across all six fixtures, taking note of the top prospects and performers from each side. >> MORE: Snapshot | Player of the Week | Team […]
Snapshot: 2026 Talent League – Round 1
ROUND 1 of the new Talent League season saw four of the six games decided by over 50 points, including Saturday’s Grand Final rematch between Sandringham Dragons and Eastern Ranges. Meanwhile, last year’s minor premier flexed its muscles in a big win. Catch up on all the key numbers and performances in a snapshot. >> […]
2025 Coates Talent League Season Review: Country Wildcards
THREE of seven regions in the Country conference have been eliminated from the 2025 Coates Talent League season after an action-packed Wildcard weekend. We review the campaigns of the Bendigo Pioneers, Murray Bushrangers, and Tasmania Devils after their respective exits. BENDIGO PIONEERS RECORD: 10th Overall | 5th Country | 7-8 | 100.6%STREAK: WW | LL […]