Coates Talent League 2025 live stream: Sandringham Dragons v Eastern Ranges
There could be another Brayshaw set to join the AFL ranks with 17-year-old Freddy finding his feet in the Coates Talent League. See how to watch the Dragons v Ranges live on Sunday.
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He’s the son of one of football’s biggest media personalities – but one game into the new Coates Talent League season and he’s already turned a few heads in his own right.
Sandringham Dragons rising star Freddy Brayshaw – son of former Footy Show host James – fired in his side’s 47-point victory over the Western Jets last weekend.
Dual Dragons premiership coach Rob Harding certainly wasn’t shy of praise for the cousin of current AFL Docker Andrew, former Demon Angus and ex-Eagle Hamish.
“His game as a wingman was really good on the weekend,” Harding said of the 17-year-old.
“He’d round up lanes from a transition standpoint, but right from the start, I thought his speed and his pressure really stood out and set the tone for us early in the game.”
Brayshaw and Sandrigham will take on Eastern Ranges in a boys and girls double-header live and exclusive on Sunday from 11.30am.
The Old Haileybury product was among a band of contributors in the Dragons’ season opener – no less, small forward Ricky Theodoropoulos, who finished best afield.
After just missing out on Sandy’s grand final team last season, Theodoropoulos is no stranger to the level, first pulling on the under-18 jumper as a 16-year-old a couple of years ago.
“At 168cm, he plays low to the ground but he’s so clean … we talk to our small forwards about being able to impact the scoreboard, being clean at ground level and being able to put on defensive pressure, and I think we saw all of that from Ricky last week,” Harding said.
And there could be bigger things in store for the livewire according to the coach.
“The aim for him is to push towards a (Vic) Metro trial in the coming weeks.”
Newcomer Kayne Watt – described by Harding as a “man mountain” and lauded for his clean hands and kicking – bagged a leading three goals in his maiden showing.
He arrived at the Dragons after toiling away for Caulfield Grammar and Old Caulfield Grammarians.
“He’s only come into the program this year as a top-ager – he finished school at the end of last year so he’s an unusual one … he’s played footy for years but he’s a bit of a late developer,” Harding said.
“He came in this year off the back of a couple of recommendations from people that I really respect. His attitude, work-rate and ethic have been first-class … I was really pleased for him to get the reward.”
Meanwhile, Rory Wright – lauded for his “beautiful” left-foot kick, attack and contested work – has made a seamless transition into the midfield this pre-season after previously plugging away on the wing and at half-back.
“For our guys, we obviously have pretty strong squads year on year, and for a number of our players as bottom-agers, we like to play guys we think could end up being midfielders more outside the square, to develop some outside contest craft and then go inside in their top-age year,” Harding said.
“Rory really fits that bill.”
The Dragons’ boys this weekend face an Eastern Ranges outfit which edged the Northern Knights by three points in round one.
Blackburn talent Lachy Dovaston booted a crucial three goals in the Ranges’ narrow escape, while early draft fancy and midfielder Oliver Greeves – likened to Richmond draftee Josh Smillie – took the honours for best afield.
The Dragons and Ranges duke it out as the under-18 girls’ season kicks off – both squads flush with talent.
Dragons tall utility Sienna Sharp – appointed captain this season – is one to watch as a key forward this year, while vice-captain Macy Watkins is looking to follow a strong foundation set as a midfielder in 2024.
The dynamic duo will be pitted against Ranges’ captain Tayla McMillan, with the Wantirna South product touted for her elite contested-ball work.
A member of the National Academy, keep an eye on the gritty mid this season.
And expect a big campaign from line-breaking half-back Jordyn Allen – with the Ranges’ vice-captain set for more midfield time this year.
Originally published as Coates Talent League 2025 live stream: Sandringham Dragons v Eastern Ranges
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