REPLAY: Late goal eases Power wildcard nerves
Thomas Matthews stepped up when Gippsland needed him most to put the seal on a thrilling Coates Talent League boys wildcard success over the Bushrangers. Check out the REPLAY.
Thomas Matthews stepped up when Gippsland needed him most to put the seal on a thrilling Coates Talent League boys wildcard success over the Bushrangers. Check out the REPLAY.
Charlie Orchard started the season wanting regular games with the Dandenong Stingrays and a senior debut alongside his brother. The ‘more actions than words’ defender now hopes to feature in the AFL draft.
A season best performance from one of the GWV Rebels’ young guns proved pivotal as they continued their strong form against the Oakleigh Chargers. Watch the replay HERE.
The Western Jets produced their best performance of the season with a midfield gun firing as the forwards had a day out. Relive all the action with our replay HERE.
A host of talented young guns impressed at the Herald Sun Shield boys finals — including AFL draft prospects, the brother of an Essendon livewire and more. Full scouting notes on more than 25 players.
The best from Victoria’s two premier school footy competitions clashed in front of a host of AFL recruiters —and an AFL coach. See who impressed, including some Vic Metro talents.
It was a Gippsland Power team that would supply a host of AFL talent, local footy stars and even a few obscure stories — find out what Scott Pendlebury’s 2005 premiership teammates in the TAC Cup are up to now.
With Victoria’s premier school footy competition done and dusted, we have named our team of the year. And most of them are tipped to end up on AFL lists. See who set the APS alight.
Imagine winning back-to-back school footy premierships on the hallowed turf of the MCG. Parade College did just that in 1994 and is hoping history repeats in 2024.
Greater Western Victoria boys continued their late season resurgence with a big win, while Gippsland Power girls showed off their strength in depth. Check out the boys and girls REPLAYS.
An AFL draft hopeful walked away with a concussion, chipped tooth and some whiplash after a collision with a truck. He talks about the scary experience and his miraculous three-week recovery.
It was a hotly anticipated double header of Coates League action in the boys and girls between the Northern Knights and the Bendigo Pioneers. Check out both REPLAYS here.
Overlooked in the draft, Jemma Ramsdale has stunningly made it on to an AFLW list and will move interstate to begin her career. She talks about how it all happened — and who she’ll miss.
Wild winds made conditions testing for the young guns of the Coates Talent League, with the Geelong Falcons and Oakleigh Chargers splitting honours. Watch the boys and girls REPLAYS.
There is some promising talent on the way in the 2026 draft, including father-sons and academy guns. And some famous names will have a decision to make. Here is who to keep tabs on.
A blistering performance from a small forward set in motion a Vic Metro win over rivals Vic Country in game two of the girls national championships. See how each player performed.
The U16 champs were decided with the last kick as young guns put their names up in lights. See the standouts, SuperCoach points and stats in our comprehensive wrap.
Sara Howley showcased why she’s among this year’s top AFLW draft contenders during Vic Country’s opening U18 national championship game. See how the rest of Vic Country performed.
A strong first and last quarter has seen the Stingrays hold off a gallant challenge from the Murray Bushrangers. Watch the Coates League REPLAYS here.
A host of young talents have put their names forward to AFL recruiters at school level this year — including some father-sons and academy guns. See who has stood out in the APS competition.
It was heart in mouth stuff as Eastern Ranges were edged out in a big boys clash, but it was a different story in the girls clash. Watch both Coates League REPLAYS here.
Future stars sparkled as the Dandenong Stingrays powered away from Bendigo Pioneers. Here’s how they did it — and a gallery of 12 pictures.
Parade College is celebrating back-to-back ACC premierships after defeating St Patrick’s Ballarat and will now look to defend its Herald Sun Shield crown.
School footy powers Parade College and St Patrick’s Ballarat clash in the ACC Grand Final with a host of young guns ready to showcase their talent.
While Eastern Ranges girls cruised, the boys huffed and puffed, but couldn’t quite blow Calder’s house down in a tight Coates Talent League contest. See the girls/boys REPLAYS.
Young guns blitzed in the U17 interleague clash between Frankston and Mornington Peninsula. Here’s a rundown on the best players — and a gallery of more than 20 pictures.
His father won premierships at two clubs, but he is only eligible to join one as a father-son. And he had a unique opportunity during the pre-season with the Bombers.
One thought rung the loudest in top draft prospect Noah Mraz’s mind when told he had played on a fractured foot for nine months.
The Vic Country squad is in, and it features club linked talent and some familiar names. See who to watch our for at the national championships here.
A duo eyeing the mid-season draft impressed in Geelong Falcons’ win. But it was a Vic Country hopeful who shone the brightest. See the ranking points and top performers.
Several academy prospects and father-son prospects starred in the APS competition — and one of them is tied to Collingwood. See all the standouts and stats here.
A versatile ruckman who has dominated the Coates League has strengthened his claims to finish the year on an AFL list. See all the key numbers from the Young Guns clash.
If you’d asked Trent Dennis-Lane two years ago if senior coaching was in his sights, he would have waved it off. Now seeing it as a “vehicle to develop people holistically”, he harbours big ambitions.
Not many Aussie rules footballers get to wear the green and gold and holding the Academy guernsey made Harry O’Farrell’s AFL Draft dream feel very real.
Patrick Hughes tied for the Morrish Medal with the No.2 pick in last year’s draft, but he missed out. He sheds light on that experience, his hopes for the future and his hot start for Torquay.
There will be a strong representation of Geelong Falcons prospects trialling for a Vic Country spot. And three of those have attracted mid-season draft interest.
The Falcons fly high to secure dominating wins in both the boys and girls games this week . Relive all the action from the double header.
The Northern Knights will look to continue the success of two first-round draft picks last year. Coach Anthony Rocca gives us the inside word on every player.
The Bendigo Pioneers girls team were one of the standouts last year with three players drafted to AFLW. We analyse every player in the 2024 squad.
The Gippsland Power are hoping to build again after a successful 2023 for the girls team with full time coaches. We analyse every player in the squad.
A number of promising talents are vying to prove the doubters wrong after missing out on last year’s draft. Find out the Coates League prospects in the mid-season draft mix.
Geelong Falcons open the 2024 Coates Talent League season with a showpiece game at GMHBA Stadium. We profile everyone who could line up for the club this year.
Several Calder Cannons players loom as top AFL Draft prospects. Coach Sam Willett gives us the inside word on every one of his players for the 2024 season.
The Greater Western Rebels are hoping to remain the best country team in the Coates Talent League. We analyse every player in the squad.
The Ranges have a rich history of producing AFL talent – and this year could follow the trend. We examine every player in the 2024 boys squad.
We examine every Eastern Ranges under-18 girl ahead of the Coates Talent League season.
The Murray Bushrangers are looking for a dramatic improvement as a girls team. We analyse every player in the squad.
The best young rising stars in Aussie rules are on the hunt to be crowned Coates Talent League champions. Find out how you can watch our exclusive match of the round coverage LIVE.
The Rebels continue to punch above their weight when it comes to talent and this year is no different as the team prepares to play in the Coates Talent League. We analyse every player in the squad.
Juniors will be forced to not tackle in certain age groups this year after the AFL announced shock new new rule changes for underage footy.
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