Named: Northern Knights’ best team since 2000
Bont, Cotch, Montagna, Grimes, Shaw … there’s elite talent on every line. The Northern Knights’ best team of the past 25 years is surely one of the strongest.
Coates League
Live stream: How to watch AFL and AFLW next generation stars
Future draft prospects will be front and centre as the Coates Talent League returns to KommunityTV every round in 2025. See how to watch exclusive matches LIVE featuring top young guns.
Champions galore: The best Oakleigh Chargers team since 2000
A long list of famous names have enjoyed decorated AFL careers after graduating from the Oakleigh Chargers. We’ve named their best team of the past 25 years.
Every Northern Knights boys player analysed
The Northern Knights have several AFL Draft hopes this season but are also looking to the future with a host of exciting young prospects. Anthony Rocca talks us through every player.
The Gippsland Power’s best team of the past 25 years revealed
A set of brothers, premiership stars and live-wire forwards headline the Gippsland Power’s greatest team since 2000. We reveal the best 23.
Every Greater Western Victoria boys player analysed
The Rebels had six players drafted in 2024 including the number one pick, Sam Lalor. We breakdown this year’s list who are hopeful of making their own mark. See every player profile.
Named: The best Eastern Ranges team since 2000
A long list of names have enjoyed decorated AFL careers after graduating from the Eastern Ranges. We’ve named the Coates League club’s best side this century.
Every Sandringham Dragons boys player analysed
Premierships, high draft picks…the Sandringham Dragons continue to set the pace in under-18 football. We look at this year’s boys CTL squad, player-by-player.
The Bendigo Pioneers best team of the past 25 years revealed
Plenty of talented Pioneers have gone on to make the AFL over the past 25 but which ones make the list of the greatest team from 2000 to 2024? We reveal the best 23.
Every Greater Western Victoria girls player analysed
After a promising 2024 campaign, the Greater Western Victoria Rebels girls side is ready to take huge strides forward this year. See our profiles on every player.
Named: The best Dandenong Stingrays team since 2000
Our Dandenong Stingrays team of the century features an astounding 16 players who are still playing AFL football — including a youthful quintet who all have immensely high ceilings.
Every Murray Bushranger boys player analysed
The Murray Bushrangers will be looking to continue its strong recent form of producing first round draft picks for AFL clubs. We look at this year’s boys under-18 team.
Final Falcons squads: Cats linked talents among 84 prospects
There are four youngsters tied to Geelong as academy and father-son prospects, while there are several other famous surnames among boys and girls squads. See the full lists here.
Blue heaven: Walker boys on path to being Blues brothers
Ahead of the 2025 Coates League season we meet the son of a gun being mentored by Patrick Cripps and Sam Walsh, and discover he has a younger brother who could be even better. Carlton fans start salivating now.
‘Completely take the p***’: Inside local footy’s ‘murky’ salary cap
One of local football’s most contentious issues — the salary cap — is under the microscope after Mick McGuane’s Keilor lost its 2023 premiership. As AFL Victoria reviews the cap, we delve into the strong arguments for and against it.
Calder Cannons greatest team of the century
Famously known as “the footy factory”, Calder Cannons’ best team of the past 25 years features some absolute AFL greats. See the side here.
Every Calder Cannons player analysed
Calder Cannons boast a host of father-son, NGA and mid-season draft prospects. Coach Sam Willatt discusses every player in the Coates League squad.
The GWV Rebels greatest side of the century
Tall timber dominates when selecting the GWV Rebels best team of the century which features a host of premiership stars. See the full team.
Named: The best Western Jets team since 2000
A long list of names have enjoyed decorated careers after graduating from the Western Jets. We’ve named our best side of the last 25 years.
Third time lucky: Draft snubs, Cats’ crucial hand in ex-VFL ruck’s rise
Joe Pike missed out at the end of 2023 and then again six months later. But 12 months after his initial disappointment, he became a Geelong player. And the Cats were pivotal before drafting him.
Millions on offer for local footy clubs
Grassroots footy clubs in search of much-needed funds have a perfect opportunity coming next week. Find out how you can apply.
Six Calder Cannons hoping for AFL Draft chance
Isaac Kako looks a first-round AFL Draft lock but there are up to six other Calder Cannons with a big chance to hear their names called this week.
Murray Bushrangers look towards another strong draft haul
Towering twin stars headline the crop of young footy guns from the Murray Bushrangers who are in the hunt to be drafted this week.
Sims ready to step into draft unknown
This time last year, Tom Sims didn’t think he was on the draft radar, 12 months, a school premiership and national championship title later he’s one of the top key forward prospects.
AFL Draft: Rebels on cusp of record draft haul
Sam Lalor is on the verge of being the second number one draft pick within three years to emerge from the Greater Western Victorian Rebels, but that is just the start of the good news for this growing footy factory.
‘Your turn’: Dattoli to take family business to big time
Dad Vinny’s six local footy premierships is hard to top but draft hopeful Jesse Dattoli could do that in an instant when his name is called out this week.
Watch: Ashcroft, Kako headline dazzling draft highlights
We have compiled some of the best moments from draft prospects in the Coates Talent League — and it features four players tied to clubs and plenty of top talents. Watch the videos here.
‘Basketball background’ talent earns Academy spot
Woodend-Hesket junior and Calder Cannons prospect Cooper Duff-Tytler has only played a handful of games but the rising star with the “basketball background” is one to watch in 2025.
Pathways mentor, star local forward takes AFL coaching role
Former AFL player, pathways coach and star local forward Trent Dennis-Lane is on the move, taking the role as a leading AFL club’s development coach.
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