Squads announced for 2025 Young Guns series
SQUADS for game one of the annual Young Guns series have been announced, with the collation of over-agers set to take on Vic Metro at Avalon Airport Oval on Saturday April 27. The game will commence at 11:00am, followed by a clash against Vic Country at the same venue on Sunday May 4. >> SCROLL […]
Up the Grades: Top WA prospect kicks off senior campaign
SOUTH Fremantle midfielder Fred Rodriguez made his WAFL League debut over the weekend, following through from a strong preseason to contribute to the Bulldogs’ 13-point win over Perth. He earned his maiden senior berth alongside 2024 West Australian MVP and former Colts teammate, Jaxon Artemis. >> Scouting Notes: 2025 WAFL Colts – Round 1 Usually […]
2025 Coates Talent League: Sandringham Dragons season preview
SANDRINGHAM Dragons are chasing a record-equaling fourth straight Coates Talent League premiership in 2025, boasting an even and deep squad of players. Among them are five members of the Vic Metro hub and plenty of club-tied prospects. We highlight them with help from coach Rob Harding. PRESEASON “I’ve been really pleased with the Dragons’ preseason. […]
Club-tied stars dominate as Dragons secure three-peat
A PAIR of prospects tied to the Brisbane Lions starred as Sandringham Dragons secured their third consecutive Coates Talent League premiership on Saturday. The powerhouse Metro region defeated Greater Western Victoria (GWV) by 37 points in an imperious performance at IKON Park. Signs were ominous as the Dragons stormed out of the blocks with six […]
PREVIEW | 2024 Coates Talent League Grand Final
A SLICE of history is on offer for both the Sandringham Dragons and Greater Western Victoria (GWV) Rebels in this year’s Coates Talent League Grand Final. The Rebels haven’t been to the big dance since 1997, while the Dragons are chasing a third-straight flag. We preview Saturday’s clash.
PREVIEW | Post-champs race to Coates Talent League finals begins
WITH the 2024 Under 16 and Under 18 National Championships having run their course, all 13 Coates Talent League regions will resume their runs to finals in Round 15. After last week’s competition-wide bye, a full allotment of six games are scheduled this weekend. We preview the three Saturday fixtures. REMAINING ROUND 15 FIXTURE Sunday […]
Snapshot: 2024 Coates Talent League – Round 11
A MIXED bag of results saw two games decided by over 50 points, and as many by under two goals in Round 11 of the Coates Talent League. Representative stars were back in action for each region, making for some quality individual performances. Catch up on all the numbers in a snapshot.
Scouting Notes: 2024 Coates Talent League – Round 9
REGULAR six-game rounds have returned to the Coates Talent League, and with National Championships football underway, prospects were out to impress in Round 9. We highlighted a bunch of top performers and emerging talent in the latest edition of Scouting Notes. >> Coates Talent League Round 8: Snapshot | POTW
Scouting Notes: 2024 Coates Talent League – Round 8
ROUND 8 of the Coates Talent League season produced plenty of headlines, as the reigning premier’s unbeaten run was ended and three Northern Academy stints came to a close ahead of the Allies’ opening game. We noted some of the top prospects and performers from the weekend’s five fixtures. >> CTL R8: Snapshot | POTW […]
Hynes climbs up RMC Medal leaderboard
DANDENONG Stingrays co-captain Cooper Hynes continues his ascent up the Rookie Me Central Medal leaderboard after another massive outing in Round 8. The 190cm midfielder-forward sits behind a trio of leaders on nine votes after adding two to his tally in Dandenong’s draw with the Lions Academy. >> SCROLL for the Round 8 votes & […]
