
2025 CTL | Round 17 Team of the Week
A REMARKABLE six of a possible 10 Coates Talent League regions boast three representatives in our Round 17 Team of the Week. Western and Greater Western Victoria, and Geelong and Bendigo were among them after tight tussles, while ladder leaders Gippsland Power bounced back with a big win. >> CTL Round 17: Snapshot | Player […]

2025 CTL | Round 17 Player of the Week: Blake Newton
MURRAY Bushrangers bottom-ager Blake Newton is our Coates Talent League Player of the Week after a powerful scoring performance in Round 17. The explosive forward booted five goals from 15 disposals, four marks, and four inside 50s as his side went down by 21 points to Northern Knights on Saturday. >> SNAPSHOT: 2025 Coates Talent […]

Snapshot: 2025 Coates Talent League – Round 17
NARROW victories were the order of Round 17 in the Coates Talent League, with three thrilling encounters decided by under a goal. Ladder leaders Gippsland Power also got back on the winner’s list with the weekend’s greatest margin of victory, beating Tasmania by 33 points on the road.

Up the Grades: Club-tied guns unleashed in VFL
A BUNCH of club-tied talent was unleashed unto the VFL over the weekend, including a pair of debutants from the Swans Academy. Recently crowned Allies MVP Lachlan Carmichael made up half of said pair, posting 15 disposals and six tackles in his maiden state league appearance. The running defender was one of five current academy […]

2025 National Draft combine list, dates revealed
THE LIST of invitees for this year’s AFL National Draft Combine has been revealed, with 64 of the nation’s brightest prospects to be put through their paces in October. The details were first reported by The Age journalist Marc McGowan, with Rookie Me set to host the state and national testing events. >> SCROLL to […]

Walker strides onto RMC Medal podium
CARLTON father-son gun Cody Walker has made his move onto the Rookie Me Central Medal podium after another best on ground performance in Round 16. The bottom-ager amassed 38 disposals, eight marks and 12 inside 50s as his Bendigo Pioneers went down to Calder Cannons by five points. >> SCROLL for the Round 16 votes […]

PROFILED | 2025 AFL Under 18 All-Australian team
THE 2025 AFL Under 18 All-Australian team was announced last week, with 23 of the country’s brightest prospects rewarded for their feats on the representative stage. Seven title-winning South Australians made the cut after their undefeated campaign, and are among those profiled below. >> REVEALED: 2025 AFL Under 18 All-Australian team Back Pocket: Jacob FarrowWestern […]

RECAP | 2025 AFL U18s: Vic Country
VIC COUNTRY fought back from a 0-2 start to snatch second spot at the Under 18 National Championships. The Vics’ final day win over Metro completed a terrific turnaround to end the carnival with an even 2-2 ledger, and put forward three potential top-10 picks while blooding future stars. >> BREAKING: 2025 AFL Under 18 […]

South Australia dominates All-Australian team
SOUTH Australia boasts a high of seven players in the 2025 AFL Under 18 All-Australian team after its undefeated run to the title. The Croweaters’ Most Valuable Player (MVP) Dyson Sharp headlines the inclusions having been named captain to go with his Larke Medal honours. >> How it Happened: 2025 AFL Under 18 National Championships […]

RECAP | 2025 AFL Under 18 National Championships
THE 2025 AFL Under 18 National Championships came to a close over the weekend, although the Victorian derby was effectively a dead rubber this time around. South Australia’s undefeated run saw the title donned in the famous tricolours for the first time since 2018. We recap how it all unfolded. >> Remember the Names: 2025 […]