2024 Coates Talent League Season Review: Sandringham Dragons
SANDRINGHAM Dragons clinched their third consecutive Coates Talent League premiership in 2024. Ominous signs in the first block of the campaign were converted to a competition-high sixth flag as the side stormed home in a rampant postseason. We recap the Dragons’ fruitful year. >> 2024 Coates Talent League: Stats | RMC Medal | Team of […]
PREVIEW | 2024 Coates Talent League Grand Final
A SLICE of history is on offer for both the Sandringham Dragons and Greater Western Victoria (GWV) Rebels in this year’s Coates Talent League Grand Final. The Rebels haven’t been to the big dance since 1997, while the Dragons are chasing a third-straight flag. We preview Saturday’s clash.
Team balance the key to Dragons’ three-peat push
SANDRINGHAM Dragons are looking to make history on Saturday. The powerhouse talent region is gunning for a third consecutive flag, and to move level with Calder Cannons on a competition-high six premierships. What’s more, co-captain Levi Ashcroft has been a part of all three title tilts. While the Dragons’ squad is stacked with talent – […]
WINNERS | 2024 Coates Talent League awards night
GIPPSLAND Power has swept the top gongs at this year’s Coates Talent League awards night, taking out best and fairest honours in both the boys and girls competitions. Xavier Lindsay was crowned the Morrish Medal winner, while Ash Centra was named the girls best and fairest player. >> SCROLL to see the full leaderboards Lindsay […]
PREVIEW | Metro Wildcards go country in hunt for finals berths
ALL six Coates Talent League metropolitan regions will converge on Mars Stadium tomorrow as Wildcard Round gets underway. Under the format, all 13 teams are in with a chance to play in the three-week finals series. We preview Saturday’s trio of fixtures, which should offer some close contests. >> EXPLAINER: Coates Talent League Wildcard Round […]
Scouting Notes: 2024 Coates Talent League – Round 18
THE PENULTIMATE Coates Talent League home-and-away round was headlined by Sandringham reclaiming top spot, while Murray and Tasmania kicked away to thumping victories. With plenty of quality prospects back in action, we highlighted their performances in a bumper edition of Scouting Notes. >> 2024 CTL Round 18: Snapshot | POTW | TOTW
2024 Coates Talent League: Round 18 TOTW
SANDRINGHAM Dragons’ win to reclaim pole position in the Coates Talent League sees the reigning premier boast a high of four players in our Round 18 Team of the Week. Fellow victors Gippsland Power and Murray Bushrangers are the next most represented regions with three players apiece. See who made the cut. >> CTL Round […]
PROFILED | 2024 AFL Under 18 All Australian team
THE 2024 AFL Under 18 All Australian team was announced yesterday, featuring 23 of this year’s best performed footballers from the National Championships. Title-winners Vic Metro lay claim to a high of eight members, including the captain and one of two back-to-back members. Get to know the squad. >> Announced: 2024 AFL Under 18 All […]
RECAP | 2024 AFL Under 18 National Championships
THE DUST has settled on an epic Under 18 National Championships, which was decided on Sunday as Vic Metro defeated their Country counterparts with a kick after the siren. Relive all the action from the carnival’s 10 fixtures, including match reports, scouting notes, and the MVP winners of each side. >> Top prospects: 2024 AFL […]
Vic Metro dominates Under 18 All Australian team
THE 2024 AFL Under 18 All Australian team has been announced today, featuring eight prospects out of the title-winning Vic Metro side. The Big V clinched the cup from their Country contemporaries in Sunday’s thrilling decider at Marvel Stadium, with a kick after the siren. Among Metro’s representatives is the game-winner himself, Luke Trainor, who […]