Scouting Notes: Young Guns vs. Vic Metro
THE ANNUAL Young Guns series kicked off on Sunday, with Vic Metro taking out game one to the tune of 20 points at Trevor Barker Beach Oval. In less than ideal conditions under foot, the Big V held a steady lead at every break against their elder opponents and ran out 13.14 (92) to 10.12 […]
Weekend Preview: Academy prospects earn VFL call-ups
THERE are more Northern Academy prospects earning VFL debuts, while top pick fancy Harley Reid will once again turn out for Carlton today. Many AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft candidates are set to miss Round 7 due to the Young Guns game on Sunday, but there remain players to watch in the state leagues. Reid has […]
SQUADS | Young Guns set for Metro test
THE ANNUAL Victorian Young Guns series is set to get underway on Sunday, with the over-age squad taking on Vic Metro. While the showcase fixtures are essentially additional trials for many Under 18 representative hopefuls, they more prevalently serve as auditions for AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft candidates to shine on the big stage. >> SCROLL […]
Up the Grades: Top prospects unleashed
A PAIR of top AFL Draft prospects were unleashed into the VFL this past weekend, with pick one fancy Harley Reid (Carlton) and first round talent Zane Duursma (Casey) both making their state league debuts. Reid was the subject of this week’s Player Focus, entrusted by the Blues’ coaching staff to make an impact in […]
Scouting Notes: AFL Academy vs. Port Adelaide SANFL
THE 2023 AFL Academy squad wore its national colours with pride on Saturday, pushing Port Adelaide’s SANFL side all the way in a 13-point loss in Mount Barker. The 30-player team participated in the annual showcase event amid Adelaide’s Gather Round, acting as a curtain-closer to the AFL clash between Brisbane and North Melbourne. >> […]
AFL Academy guns set to take on Port Adelaide
THE AFL ACADEMY will take on Port Adelaide’s SANFL side tomorrow in the annual Under 18 showcase game. Many of the country’s top draft hopefuls will take the field in a rare game on the same team, amid the hype of Gather Round in Adelaide. >> SCROLL for the full squads Acting as a curtain-closer […]
Scouting Notes: 2023 Coates Talent League – Round 1
THE 2023 Coates Talent League season got underway on the weekend, with a whopping eight-game fixture for fans and recruiters alike to feast upon. With some of the nation’s top prospects taking the field, there were plenty of eye-catching performances. We highlight some of the top talents in our Round 1 Scouting Notes.
SEASON GUIDE | 2023 Coates Talent League
THE 2023 Coates Talent League season is set to get underway tomorrow, with eight games filling out a bumper opening round. Along with the 13 full-time regions, five northern academies will take part throughout the year, meaning plenty of fresh and familiar faces are set to take centre stage. We run you through all you […]
2023 Preseason Testing Top 10s – Coates Talent League Boys
ALL 12 Victorian Talent League Boys regions convened at Maribyrnong Sports Academy earlier this month to partake in their annual preseason testing event, under the eye of Rookie Me. The Under 18 athletes from each squad underwent a range of physical tests; from vertical jumps, to sprints and endurance running. >> SCROLL for all top 10 results […]
AFL Draft | 2023 Vic Metro Boys hub
FOLLOWING suit from its Country counterpart, Vic Metro announced the 2023 boys and girls talent hubs on Wednesday. Top and bottom-aged footballers budding for next year’s draft have been included in the combined list of 41 names, with split 22 to 19 between the respective groups. We highlight some of the players to watch from […]
