Scouting Notes: Fast-starting Dragons capitalise on Cannons’ misfire
SANDRINGHAM Dragons’ quest to make a fifth-straight Talent League decider remains alive after knocking off the higher-ranked Calder Cannons in Wildcard Round. A fast start saw the Dragons pile on six goals to one in the opening term, setting up the 48-point win at Preston City Oval on Saturday. The Dragons capitalised on Calder’s early […]
Scouting Notes: Dragons fire in first half blitz of Chargers
SANDRINGHAM Dragons got one back on rivals Oakleigh at the third time of asking, notching a dominant 50-point win in their Round 23 clash at Kennedy Community Centre on Saturday. The result sees Sandringham pip the Chargers for fourth in the Metro conference, separated by half a game. The Dragons put together a scintillating opening […]
Scouting Notes: Fast start sees Gippsland sink Sandringham
GIPPSLAND Power burst out of the blocks in their 32-point win over Sandringham at Morwell Recreation Reserve on Saturday. The hosts kicked five goals to one during the opening quarter of their Round 20 clash, and rallied again in term three to set up a comfortable victory. The Dragons were restricted to just one goal […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 AFL U18s – Vic Metro vs. Allies
VIC METRO has moved to 2-0 after a resounding 83-point win over the Allies in Ballarat on Sunday. The home side piled on eight unanswered goals in the opening term to set the platform for victory, and despite some wayward finishing, flexed their scoring muscle to salute 20.19 (139) to 8.8 (56). Among a list […]
Knights dominate Vic Metro Under 18 squad
NORTHERN Knights boast a high of nine representative in the 2026 Vic Metro Under 18 squad, which features 29 players from across the six regions. Currently unbeaten atop the Talent League latter, the Knights have had four players earn their way in from outside of the original summer squad. >> SCROLL to see the full […]
Scouting Notes: Ranges mids shine, Dragons demolish Calder
AMONG the three all-Metro fixtures in Round 4 of the Talent League, Eastern Ranges pulled off a great escape against Oakleigh on Saturday night. Earlier on the same day, Sandringham flexed its muscles to thump Calder by 87 points on home soil. We took note of the best prospects and performers from either game. >> […]
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.
