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 […]
PREVIEW | Rebels’ look to cause upset as Falcons hunt top spot
THE FINAL Coates Talent League home-and-away weekend will lock away fixtures for the postseason, as regions rally on the eve of Wildcard Round. A bumper five games are slated for Saturday, starting with the clash between Greater Western Victoria (GWV) and Geelong, who are gunning for top spot in the Country conference. >> SCROLL to […]
Scouting Notes: 2024 Coates Talent League – Round 18
THE PENULTIMATE Coates Talent League home-and-away round was headlined by Sandringham reclaiming top spot, while Murray and Tasmania kicked away to thumping victories. With plenty of quality prospects back in action, we highlighted their performances in a bumper edition of Scouting Notes. >> 2024 CTL Round 18: Snapshot | POTW | TOTW
Raiders win big to keep Shield defence alive
PARADE College has gone one step closer to defending its Herald Sun Shield title after defeating Padua College in yesterday’s Division 1 senior boys semi-final. The Raiders stormed home with a wet sail at Trevor Barker Beach Oval, booting seven final quarter goals to win by 118 points, 20.18 (138) to 3.2 (20). While scores […]
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 […]
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 […]
Scouting Notes: 2024 AFL U18s – Western Australia vs. Vic Metro
VIC METRO stormed home to a 33-point win over Western Australia at Optus Stadium on Sunday, remaining undefeated in the 2024 Under 18 National Championships. While the Sandgropers continue to uncover talent, the Victorians’ class rose to the occasion and dominate our Scouting Notes. >> Match report: Cream rises to the top as Metro sinks […]
Cream rises to the top as Metro sinks Sandgropers
VIC METRO has marched to a 33-point victory over Western Australia at Optus Stadium today, moving to 2-0 in the AFL Under 18 National Championships. The visitors booted seven of the game’s last eight goals, including a run of six in a row across terms three and four, in the 15.16 (106) to 10.13 (73) […]
PREVIEW | 2024 AFL U18s: Vic Metro vs. Allies
IN the first game of Sunday’s Under 18 National Championships double-header at IKON Park, Vic Metro makes its maiden appearance against the 1-1 title-holding Allies. The hosts are stacked in midfield, but will have to jell quickly against a talented visiting outfit. We preview the big clash. NEED TO KNOW Who: Vic Metro vs. AlliesWhen: […]
