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 5 Team of the Week
GOLD COAST Suns Academy narrowly edged out state rivals Brisbane Lions Academy for the most players in our Coates Talent League Team of the Week for Round 5. The Suns notched up five representatives, with the Lions and Murray Bushrangers both totalling four, while Northern Knights (three) were also prominent among the nine teams that […]
Scouting Notes: 2025 Coates Talent League – Round 5
MATCHES played across numerous states made for plenty of opportunities for recruiters to see the top AFL Draft talent in action through the Coates Talent League Boys competition. Fronting up for Round 5, a host of National Academy members made their returns to respective sides as the AFL club-aligned Northern Academies won all four matches […]
PREVIEW | 2025 Coates Talent League: Northern Academies
AFTER the first block of the Coates Talent League season was completed, it is time for the Northern Academies to take centre stage. Fresh off their own Academy Series, the five programs enter the fray between Rounds 4-7 to test their mettle against the best from down south. Get to know each Academy. >> State […]
Updated: The top 2026 AFL Draft prospects
SEASON 2025 is just around the corner, and for a bunch of budding AFL Draft prospects across the nation, it represents another chance to impress. Having named 10 2008-born players to watch following last year’s Under 16 National Championships, we’ve updated the list ahead of their bottom-age campaigns. Scroll down to find another dozen or […]
Future is now: Top 2026 AFL Draft prospects
THE 2024 AFL National Development Championships saw a host of the top Under 16 prospects convene for a carnival which came to an exciting conclusion. With all awards now handed out, we highlight 10 AFL Draft prospects to watch two years out from the 2026 intake. >> RECAP: 2024 AFL Under 16 National Championships Charlie […]
PROFILED | 2024 AFL Under 16 All Australian team
THE 2024 AFL Under 16 All Australian team was announced this week, featuring 23 of the best performed players out of this year’s National Development Championships. We profile each of the budding prospects, which includes six Most Valuable Player (MVP) award recipients. >> Announced: 2024 AFL Under 16 All Australian team Back Pocket: Archie Hill […]
