Scouting Notes: 2024 Coates Talent League – Wildcard Round (Metro)
STAR prospects weathered wild winds as two higher-ranked Metro seeds were toppled in Wildcard Round over the weekend. All six regions converged on Mars Stadium in Ballarat for three fiery fixtures, and we highlighted some of the top talent in the latest edition of Scouting Notes. >> Snapshot: 2024 Coates Talent League Wildcard Round
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 AFL U17s – Vic Metro vs. Queensland
QUEENSLAND claimed a 20-point win over Vic Metro in their Under 17 Futures bout on Saturday, with four unanswered third quarter goals proving the difference. The Maroons also forged a four-goal head start in term one and made the better of equal scoring shots to salute 12.8 (80) to 8.12 (60). Despite being dominated throughout […]
SQUADS | 2024 AFL Under 17 Futures trials
SQUADS have been announced for Saturday’s annual Under 17 Futures trial games at Avalon Airport Oval, featuring talent from Victoria, NSW/ACT, and Queensland. The double-header serves as an audition for the AFL Futures showcase on Grand Final day (Saturday September 28). >> SCROLL to see the full squads Nearly all players selected across the four […]
2024 Coates Talent League: Round 16 TOTW
ALL 12 teams in action during Round 16 of the Coates Talent League are represented in our Team of the Week. Among the regions to contribute a high of three players apiece were victors Dandenong Stingrays and Northern Knights, with the 24-player squad featuring an even spread of prospects. See who made the cut. >> […]
Scouting Notes: 2024 Coates Talent League – Round 16
PLAYERS and teams entered the final month of the Coates Talent League home-and-away season in Round 16, with a full allotment of six games throwing up a couple of thrillers and tricky conditions across the board. We took note of some of the weekend’s top performances around the grounds. Note: The Geelong Falcons-Tasmania Devils fixture […]
Snapshot: 2024 Coates Talent League – Round 16
THRILLING finishes, low-scoring slogs, and a pair of comprehensive victories made up a mixed bag of results in Round 16 of the Talent League. Inclement weather had a say throughout the six-game weekend of action – catch up on all of it in a snapshot.
UPDATED | 2024 bottom-agers to watch
WHILE much of the attention each year surrounds top-age AFL Draft prospects, under-age stars are also bursting onto the scene around the country. At this very early stage, there already looks to be a great variety of talls and smalls, while plenty of talent is coming out of the Northern Academies. We highlight 20 2007-born […]
PREVIEW | ‘Rays & Ranges midfield guns lock horns
THE FINAL month of the Coates Talent League season begins in Round 16, which is headlined by a clash between the Dandenong Stingrays and Eastern Ranges on Saturday. We preview that clash, which is sure to host an intriguing midfield battle, before taking a look around the grounds. >> SCROLL to see the full Round […]
Scouting Notes: 2024 Coates Talent League – Round 14
A FULL allotment of six Coates Talent League fixtures were slated for Round 14, only for one to be postponed due to flight cancellations. Nonetheless, representative and school football stars were scattered across the competition, and feature in the latest edition of Scouting Notes. Note: Saturday’s Gippsland Power vs. Tasmania Devils fixture has been postponed. […]
