Scouting Notes: 2025 Coates Talent League – Round 13
A BUNCH of Vic Metro squad members returned from the APS competition to filter into the Coates Talent League in Round 13, in the midst of a representative bye. Two games were decided by less than a goal, another pair was decided by 30 points, while two sides dined out in comfortable wins. We narrowed […]
2025 AFL U18s | Prospects pushing for promotion
A PAIR of Victorian squad inclusions headline the players pushing for representative promotions ahead of this weekend’s double-header at Marvel Stadium. Namely, Dandenong Stingrays powerhouse JayDe Varlet has earned a Vic Country call-up in preparation for the clash against South Australia on Sunday. The explosive midfielder-forward picked up 19 disposals and five inside 50s as […]
Scouting Notes: 2025 Coates Talent League – Round 12
A THRILLING top-of-the-table clash headlined Round 12 in the Coates Talent League, though the remaining five fixtures threw up much wider margins. Plenty of representative stars were in action over the weekend, and we focussed in on them for the latest edition of Scouting Notes. >> CTL ROUND 12: Snapshot | Player of the Week […]
2025 AFL U18s | Squad preview: Vic Country
VIC COUNTRY faces a tall order in replicating last year’s run to a title decider, but will be armed with a pick one contender and some serious class around the square. The Big V’s versatile smalls and dynamic marking forwards will be among the big watches throughout their National Championships campaign. >> FULL SQUAD: 2025 […]
Scouting Notes: 2025 Coates Talent League – Round 9
A MIXED bag of Coates Talent League action saw three games decided by seven points or less, while the remaining two were relative blowouts. Six players from Tasmania and Murray were called up for Allies duties, while many others made their final preparations ahead of the Under 18 National Championships. >> CTL ROUND 9: Snapshot […]
2025 CTL | Round 9 Team of the Week
LADDER leaders Gippsland Power joined major Round 9 winner Eastern Ranges in contributing a high of four players to our Coates Talent League Team of the Week. The Power held firm against Greater Western Victoria (GWV), while Eastern notched a round-high margin of 63 points against Northern. See who made the cut for this week’s […]
Snapshot: 2025 Coates Talent League – Round 9
THREE closely run contests were counteracted by a pair of comfortable victories in Round 9 of the Coates Talent League. The five fixtures coincided with the start of the Under 18 National Championships, which saw six players from Tasmania and the Murray Bushrangers represent the Allies.
Scouting Notes: 2025 Coates Talent League – Round 7
BARRING a single outlier, the weekend’s seven Coates Talent League fixtures were tightly contested and allowed a bunch of prospects to stake their names as game-winners. Round 7 also provided one final glimpse of the Northern Academies, with many Allied prospects finishing their campaigns on a high note. >> CTL ROUND 7: Snapshot | Player […]
Scouting Notes: 2025 Coates Talent League – Round 6
A MAMMOTH round of action in the Coates Talent League Boys competition saw eight matches take place across three days and three states. We cast our eyes across each game and some of the players that caught the eye. All notes are the opinion of the individual author.
2025 CTL | Round 6 Team of the Week
WESTERN Jets’ huge win over Northern Territory saw them dominate the Coates Talent League Boys Team of the Week for Round 6 with a league-high four representatives. Of the 16 sides, 15 were represented, as Gold Coast Suns Academy had three, while Brisbane Lions Academy, Calder Cannons, Sydney Swans Academy and Tasmania Devils had a […]
