Academy Watch: Bottom-agers earn VFL berths
A RAFT of Northern Academy prospects have been filtering into the VFL and Under 18 National Championships over the last month, since the 2024 Academy Series wrapped up. We cast our eye over each program to see which top prospects are getting opportunities at high levels. >> Coates Talent League: 2024 Academy Series recap BRISBANE […]
PREVIEW | 2024 AFL U18s: Vic Metro vs. Allies
IN the first game of Sunday’s Under 18 National Championships double-header at IKON Park, Vic Metro makes its maiden appearance against the 1-1 title-holding Allies. The hosts are stacked in midfield, but will have to jell quickly against a talented visiting outfit. We preview the big clash. NEED TO KNOW Who: Vic Metro vs. AlliesWhen: […]
PREVIEW | 2024 AFL U18s: South Australia vs. Allies
THE 2024 AFL Under 18 National Championships are set to get underway on Sunday, as South Australia hosts the Allies at Thebarton Oval. A range of AFL Draft prospects are set to feature; from one mid-season hopeful, to a raft of club-tied talent and potential first round picks. Fresh off a historic undefeated run to […]
RECAP | 2024 Academy Series
THE NORTHERN Academies have completed their 2024 Coates Talent League stints, making for a combined record of five wins, 11 losses and one draw. There were some promising results and plenty of prospects who emerged ahead of Allies selection. We recap how each Academy fared. BRISBANE LIONS ACADEMY RECORD: 1-2-1, 114.0%STREAK: LLWD BEST RESULT:Round 7 […]
Scouting Notes: South Australia vs. Giants/Swans Academies
SOUTH Australia has overcome a combined GWS Giants and Sydney Swans Academy outfit to win by 10 points at Thebarton Oval on Sunday. In the first of two trial games, the Under 18 Croweaters led by a single point at the first and final breaks before holding firm to salute 10.11 (71) to 9.7 (61). […]
Scouting Notes: 2024 Coates Talent League – Round 6
THE TIME to impress is now in the Coates Talent League, with representative season just around the corner. Round 6 saw a bumper eight games played over the weekend, with four Northern Academies in action. We highlighted some of the top prospects and performers in our Scouting Notes. >> RECAP: Coates Talent League Round 6 […]
Johnson joins Hollow atop RMC Medal leaderboard
AFTER a best on ground performance in Round 5, Northern Knights captain Zak Johnson has joined Damon Hollow atop the Rookie Me Central Medal leaderboard. The prolific midfielder played in each third of the ground and kicked two goals from 27 disposals in his side’s three-point win on Sunday. >> SCROLL for the Round 5 […]
Scouting Notes: 2024 Coates Talent League – Round 5
ROUND 5 of the 2024 Coates Talent League season is in the books, and featured all five Northern Academies for the first time. With plenty of fresh faces and emerging prospects taking centre stage, there were plenty of promising performances to highlight in the weekend’s Scouting Notes. >> Coates Talent League Round 5: Snapshot | […]
2024 Coates Talent League: Round 5 TOTW
AFTER significant victories in Round 5, Tasmania Devils and Sandringham Dragons lay claim to a high of four players each in our Coates Talent League Team of the Week. With all five Northern Academies in action, there are plenty of fresh faces in the squad of 24. See who made the cut! >> Coates Talent […]
PREVIEW | 2024 Coates Talent League: Round 5
TWO more Northern Academies enter the fray as Round 5 of the Coates Talent League gets underway on Saturday. In our featured match of the round, 2023 grand finalists Eastern Ranges take on the Swans Academy, while the Northern Territory Academy bows out, and the Suns and Lions host Victorian sides. AROUND THE GROUNDS Saturday’s […]
