2023 Coates Talent League POTW: Round 14
EASTERN Ranges bottom-ager Christian Moraes is our Coates Talent League Player of the Week for Round 14 after posting huge numbers in his side’s win over Murray on Saturday. The midfielder was everywhere, racking up a round-high 43 disposals, six marks, 12 inside 50s and one goal. He edged out fellow 2006-born talent Levi Ashcroft […]
Midfield madness: 2024’s on-ball bonanza
“When you’re looking at the next draft out it’s a bit like Christmas time.” “They’re all wrapped up, they look fantastic under the tree because you’ve concentrated on what their key attributes are, but you haven’t focussed in a lot on their character, their work ethic, and how good they are at improving their deficiencies. […]
Coates Talent League TOTW: Round 12
FOUR victorious Coates Talent League regions are represented by three players apiece in the Rookie Me Central Round 12 Team of the Week. Among the standouts are impressive bottom-agers and those looking to press their case for representative berths. See who made the cut in our 24-player squad. >> Scouting Notes: Coates Talent League – […]
Scouting Notes: 2023 Talent League – Round 12
WITH representative football in full flow, opportunities were aplenty in the Coates Talent League for those wishing to prove a point of their quality. We noted some of the top performers and prospects in all six of Round 12’s games.
2023 Coates Talent League POTW: Round 12
SANDRINGHAM Dragons midfielder Murphy Reid is our Coates Talent League Player of the Week for Round 12, winning from a tough field for his exploits in Saturday’s 20-point win over Calder. The bottom-ager notched 30 disposals, eight tackles, and three goals to take out this week’s honours. A tidy and evasive onballer, Reid was best […]
Preview | 2023 Coates Talent League – Round 12
ROUND 12 of the 2023 Coates Talent League season kicks off tomorrow morning in the midst of representative football, with a bunch of prospects on the precipice playing with a point to prove. We preview all six of the weekend’s fixtures.
Scouting Notes: 2023 Talent League – Round 10
THE SOLE Coates Talent League fixture over the King’s Birthday long weekend saw Sandringham Dragons defeat local rival, Oakleigh by 10 points at RSEA Park. The lead changed hands at each break, but it was the home side which snuck ahead when it counted to win 10.14 (74) to 9.10 (64). Both sides were missing […]
PREVIEW | Dragons, Chargers resume rivalry in standalone clash
WHILE eyes will inevitably turn to Sunday’s AFL Under 18 National Championships fixtures, there is even more pathway football on offer across the King’s Birthday long weekend as Sandringham and Oakleigh resume their local rivalry on Monday. We preview the standalone clash. >> Preview: AFL U18 champs hit Adelaide
Scouting Notes: 2023 Talent League – Round 4
A FULL set of fixtures meant there were plenty of notable performances in Round 4 of the 2023 Coates Talent League season. We highlighted some of the top performers and prospects across all nine games in the latest edition of Scouting Notes. >> Round 4 Recap: Snapshot | Player of the Week | Team of […]
Snapshot: 2023 Coates Talent League – Round 4
THE COATES Talent League fixture was full in Round 4, with the maximum nine games played as all 18 participating sides took the field across a packed weekend. Four games were decided by over 50 points, and one got ugly in what was a diverse set of matches. Catch up on the action in a […]
