Taylor credits “team footy” for flag success
XAVIER Taylor is one of many star individuals in the Eastern Ranges’ premiership lineup, but was quick to credit “team footy” after his best afield performance in Saturday’s Grand Final. Among five likely first round draftees from the same region, Taylor rolled off the names of several contributors post-match. >> GRAND FINAL: Match Report | […]
Scouting Notes: 2025 Coates Talent League Grand Final
EASTERN Ranges clinched their first Coates Talent League premiership since 2013 on Saturday, defeating three-time reigning premier Sandringham by 15 points at IKON Park. In a high-quality and high-octane contest, the Ranges surged home with four unanswered goals in the final quarter. We took note of the top prospects and performers from either side, including […]
Scouting Notes: 2025 CTL Girls Grand Final – Eastern vs Dandenong
EASTERN Ranges broke through for their first Coates Talent League Girls premiership on the weekend with a well-balanced contribution from across the 23 players. We take a look at some of the standouts from both the Ranges and Dandenong Stingrays from the grand final.
McMillan credits team chemistry with flag win
IT WAS a case of third time lucky for Tayla McMillan and her Eastern Ranges teammates on the weekend. After back-to-back grand final losses to the Oakleigh Chargers, McMillan’s side finally lifted the Coates Talent League Girls premiership cup aloft following a 38-point win over Dandenong Stingrays at Ikon Park on Saturday. >> MATCH REPORT: […]
Eastern Ranges ascend to Coates Talent League peak
EASTERN Ranges have foiled the Sandringham Dragons’ attempt at a fourth Coates Talent League premiership in a row, winning a pulsating and seesawing Grand Final by 15 points at IKON Park today. It was a celebratory afternoon as their Girls’ side claimed their first premiership earlier in the day. The Ranges were arguably the form […]
Third time’s the charm as Ranges claim inaugural premiership.
EASTERN Ranges have finally broken through for their maiden Coates Talent League flag after falling short in their previous two Grand Finals, running out 38-point victors over Dandenong Stingrays in today’s Grand Final at IKON Park. Both sides were playing off for their first CTL premiership. Oddly, it was the first time the pair had […]
PREVIEW | 2025 CTL Girls Grand Final
AFTER a fascinating Coates Talent League Girls season, the two best sides of 2025 face off with Eastern Ranges and Dandenong Stingrays both chasing their first premiership in the competition. We preview the massive clash.
PREVIEW | 2025 Coates Talent League Grand Final
EASTERN Ranges will look to knock Sandringham Dragons off their premiership perch when the two sides lock horns in Saturday’s Coates Talent League Grand Final. The Dragons are hunting their fourth straight flag, while the Ranges could win their first since 2013.
Ranges coach expects “awesome game” for third “rodeo”
TWO-TIME reigning grand finalist Eastern Ranges is as “full strength” and welcoming back a Vic Metro key defender for the biggest Coates Talent League Girls game of the year, with the minor premiers preparing to graduate from the bridesmaid to the bride in 2025. The Ranges have been an incredibly strong region over a number […]
Purple Patch: Greeves goes berserk in prelim
EASTERN Ranges star Oliver Greeves tore Saturday’s preliminary final wide open, booting four goals in a third quarter purple patch. Greeves’ goals – all consecutive – were part of the Ranges’ run of six to set up an unassailable 35-point advantage heading into the final break against GWV Rebels. The prolific six-minute period was the […]
Shark, Falcon recognised with VFL/W gongs
SOUTHPORT co-captain Jacob Dawson and Darebin Falcons ball-winner Ange Gogos have taken out the respective VFL and VFL Women’s best and fairest awards at the 2025 Awards night held at Marvel Stadium last night. Both players also earned their respective Coaches MVP and were named in the Team of the Years as well. Dawson won […]
Roos go back-to-back in VFLW thriller
NORTH Melbourne-Werribee had to do it the hard way, but it turned out third time is a charm, finally toppling Collingwood in 2025 in what was the only match that counted. The Roos once again fell behind early in the fourth after being well clear early, but they steadied to secure the VFL Women’s premiership […]
2025 VFLW Grand Final preview: Collingwood vs. North Melbourne-Werribee
THE TWO best sides have reached the VFL Women’s Grand Final, with a rematch of the earlier qualifying final three weeks ago. On that day, Collingwood took home the chocolates, but it is a whole new ball game now with North Melbourne-Werribee eyeing off back-to-back flags, while the Magpies also search for the second in […]
Roos hop into another VFLW decider
NORTH Melbourne-Werribee will defend its VFL Women’s premiership title when it eyes off back-to-back trophies in next Saturday’s VFL Women’s decider. The Kangaroos earned a second crack at Collingwood in the finals series after losing to the Magpies in the first week, but knocking off Williamstown and then Box Hill on Saturday to book their […]
2025 VFLW Finals preview: Week 3
A SPOT in the 2025 VFL Women’s Grand Final is on the line when Box Hill hosts North Melbourne-Werribee down in Frankston tomorrow afternoon. The Hawks and Roos go head-to-head at Kinetic Stadium from 12:05pm, with the victor earning a rematch against Collingwood the following week.
Grand final-bound Pies surge past Hawks
COLLINGWOOD is through to the 2025 VFL Women’s Grand Final after defeating Box Hill Hawks by 25 points at ETU Stadium on the weekend. In the major semi-final, the Magpies backed up their qualifying final win over North Melbourne with a comprehensive defensive performance against Box Hill to salute, 6.5 (41) to 2.4 (16). The […]
2025 VFLW Finals preview: Week 2
DO-OR-DIE finals action rolls on in the second week of the VFLW Finals series with minor premiers North Melbourne-Werribee now taking on Williamstown after the loss to Collingwood last round. The Magpies and Box Hill both have a double chance, with a grand final spot on the line for the winner.
Pies Peck Roos, deliver VFLW upset
COLLINGWOOD has delivered its fanbase some joy on Saturday after upsetting minor premiers North Melbourne-Werribee in the VFL Women’s qualifying final. The black and white army had something to cheer about as a six-goal first half helped the Magpies topple the impressive Roos for the second time this season and booking their spot in the […]
2025 VFLW Finals preview: Week 1
SIX TEAMS remain in the hunt for the 2025 VFL Women’s premiership with the finals getting underway tomorrow. Just four teams will advance through to the second week, with the two knockout elimination final winners taking on the the top two sides in the semi-finals.
VFLW finalists locked in; Cats avoid spoon
A LAST ditch performance from Geelong has seen the Cats cause an upset at home over the charging Darebin, defeating the Falcons by two points in the last round of the VFL Women’s regular season. Geelong’s 3.10 (28) to 3.8 (26) triumph was enough to see the Cats avoid the wooden spoon and instead hand […]
Taylor credits “team footy” for flag success
XAVIER Taylor is one of many star individuals in the Eastern Ranges’ premiership lineup, but was quick to credit “team footy” after his best afield performance in Saturday’s Grand Final. Among five likely first round draftees from the same region, Taylor rolled off the names of several contributors post-match. >> GRAND FINAL: Match Report | […]
Scouting Notes: 2025 Coates Talent League Grand Final
EASTERN Ranges clinched their first Coates Talent League premiership since 2013 on Saturday, defeating three-time reigning premier Sandringham by 15 points at IKON Park. In a high-quality and high-octane contest, the Ranges surged home with four unanswered goals in the final quarter. We took note of the top prospects and performers from either side, including […]
Scouting Notes: 2025 CTL Girls Grand Final – Eastern vs Dandenong
EASTERN Ranges broke through for their first Coates Talent League Girls premiership on the weekend with a well-balanced contribution from across the 23 players. We take a look at some of the standouts from both the Ranges and Dandenong Stingrays from the grand final.
McMillan credits team chemistry with flag win
IT WAS a case of third time lucky for Tayla McMillan and her Eastern Ranges teammates on the weekend. After back-to-back grand final losses to the Oakleigh Chargers, McMillan’s side finally lifted the Coates Talent League Girls premiership cup aloft following a 38-point win over Dandenong Stingrays at Ikon Park on Saturday. >> MATCH REPORT: […]
Eastern Ranges ascend to Coates Talent League peak
EASTERN Ranges have foiled the Sandringham Dragons’ attempt at a fourth Coates Talent League premiership in a row, winning a pulsating and seesawing Grand Final by 15 points at IKON Park today. It was a celebratory afternoon as their Girls’ side claimed their first premiership earlier in the day. The Ranges were arguably the form […]
Third time’s the charm as Ranges claim inaugural premiership.
EASTERN Ranges have finally broken through for their maiden Coates Talent League flag after falling short in their previous two Grand Finals, running out 38-point victors over Dandenong Stingrays in today’s Grand Final at IKON Park. Both sides were playing off for their first CTL premiership. Oddly, it was the first time the pair had […]
PREVIEW | 2025 CTL Girls Grand Final
AFTER a fascinating Coates Talent League Girls season, the two best sides of 2025 face off with Eastern Ranges and Dandenong Stingrays both chasing their first premiership in the competition. We preview the massive clash.
PREVIEW | 2025 Coates Talent League Grand Final
EASTERN Ranges will look to knock Sandringham Dragons off their premiership perch when the two sides lock horns in Saturday’s Coates Talent League Grand Final. The Dragons are hunting their fourth straight flag, while the Ranges could win their first since 2013.
Ranges coach expects “awesome game” for third “rodeo”
TWO-TIME reigning grand finalist Eastern Ranges is as “full strength” and welcoming back a Vic Metro key defender for the biggest Coates Talent League Girls game of the year, with the minor premiers preparing to graduate from the bridesmaid to the bride in 2025. The Ranges have been an incredibly strong region over a number […]
