TOP 10s | 2025 National AFL Draft Combine
THE AFL has today revealed the top 10 results from testing conducted at this year’s National Draft Combine. Held at the State Netball and Hockey Centre in Parkville, participants completed the standing and running vertical jump, 20m sprint, and agility test. The 2km time trial was completed earlier in the week at the AIA Centre. […]
2025 Coates Talent League Season Review: Grand Finalists
THE 2025 Coates Talent League season has officially wrapped, with Eastern Ranges crowned champions after Saturday’s entertaining Grand Final. We recap their season, along with that of runners-up Sandringham Dragons, who fell just short of a fourth consecutive premiership. >> Season Reviews: Prelims | Country QF | Metro QF | Country WC | Metro WC […]
Taylor credits “team footy” for flag success
XAVIER Taylor is one of many star individuals in the Eastern Ranges’ premiership lineup, but was quick to credit “team footy” after his best afield performance in Saturday’s Grand Final. Among five likely first round draftees from the same region, Taylor rolled off the names of several contributors post-match. >> GRAND FINAL: Match Report | […]
Scouting Notes: 2025 Coates Talent League Grand Final
EASTERN Ranges clinched their first Coates Talent League premiership since 2013 on Saturday, defeating three-time reigning premier Sandringham by 15 points at IKON Park. In a high-quality and high-octane contest, the Ranges surged home with four unanswered goals in the final quarter. We took note of the top prospects and performers from either side, including […]
Eastern Ranges ascend to Coates Talent League peak
EASTERN Ranges have foiled the Sandringham Dragons’ attempt at a fourth Coates Talent League premiership in a row, winning a pulsating and seesawing Grand Final by 15 points at IKON Park today. It was a celebratory afternoon as their Girls’ side claimed their first premiership earlier in the day. The Ranges were arguably the form […]
Ranges confident their brand “stacks up”
EASTERN Ranges head into the 2025 Coates Talent League Grand Final looking to break recent trends. They face three-time reigning premiers Sandringham Dragons at IKON Park on Saturday with the potential to play spoiler to a historic fourth straight flag, while creating their own glory. >> FEATURE: “Settled” Sandringham ready for shot at history The […]
Scouting Notes: 2025 CTL Preliminary Final – Eastern Ranges vs. GWV Rebels
EASTERN Ranges have progressed to their second Grand Final in three years after defeating Greater Western Victoria (GWV) Rebels by 51 points on Saturday. An inspired third quarter from co-captain Oliver Greeves saw the Ranges turn a seven-point lead into an unassailable 35-point buffer at the final break. The Rebels kicked consecutive majors to start […]
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
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
