Coates Talent League: Top 50 rankings after round 5

While some big names missed games with other commitments, there were some huge performances by others in the Coates Talent League over the weekend. See the latest rankings here.

While Collingwood fought out a draw against Essendon on Anzac Day, a Magpies father-son prospect helped lead the Western Jets to a thumping win in the Coates Talent League.

Thomas McGuane, who is the son of 1990 Collingwood premiership player Mick, produced an eye-catching display for the Jets in a 149-point triumph over Northern Territory Thunder last Thursday.

McGuane racked up 38 disposals, 10 marks, nine inside-50s, four clearances and kicked one goal for a total of 171 SuperCoach ranking points.

The Keilor product – who does not turn 17 until August – also recorded 22 score involvements in the Jets’ 24.21 (165) to 2.4 (16) victory.

McGuane is a father-son prospect for Collingwood in 2025, with his dad having played 152 games for the club.

“He’s had some midfield time this year, which has been a good chance to get his hands on the footy,” Western Jets talent manager Luke Williams said of McGuane.

“He got some rewards statistically on the back of playing the right way and he certainly brings other players into the game.

“He’s a footballer in every essence of the word. He’s been taught the ins and outs of the game since he was in a nappy, I’m sure, from the old man. But he has incredible footy IQ and he’s very creative with the ball. That sort of stuff will translate to any level of footy, really.”

Collingwood premiership player Mick McGuane’s son Thomas starred for the Western Jets last week. Picture: Hamish Blair

Many of this year’s top draft prospects did not feature in the Coates Talent League over the weekend, instead lining up for the AFL Academy, Vic Country or school football teams.

However, there were some other standout performers in their absence.

Northern Territory Thunder ruckman Taj Murray logged 18 disposals, 28 hit-outs (13 to advantage), eight clearances and six tackles for 219 ranking points in his side’s match against the Tasmania Devils on Sunday.

Sandringham Dragons key forward Bailey McKenzie also had a monster match on Sunday, racking up 23 disposals, 13 marks (six contested), 18 score involvements and 7.3 in his side’s 114-point win over the GWS Giants Academy.

Zak Johnson, pictured playing for Parade College last year, had a big game for the Northern Knights on the weekend. Picture: Getty Images

TOP-10 SUPERCOACH SCORES FROM ROUND 5

219 points – Taj Murray (Northern Territory Thunder)

216 points – Bailey McKenzie (Sandringham Dragons)

183 points – Liam Ling (Tasmania Devils)

180 points – Zeke Uwland (Gold Coast Suns Academy)

167 points – Josh Dolan (Sandringham Dragons)

161 points – Taj Stanley (Northern Territory Thunder)

158 points – Zak Johnson (Northern Knights)

155 points – Oliver Depaoli-Kubank (Tasmania Devils)

154 points – Liam Douglas (Tasmania Devils)

149 points – James Allison (Northern Knights)

Tom Gross – pictured playing for the AFL Academy on Saturday – remains the third-ranked player in the Coates Talent League this year. Picture: Getty Images

COATES LEAGUE TOP 50 RANKINGS AFTER ROUND 5

[Ranking, Player, Club, Position, 2024 games, 2024 Ave. SuperCoach Points]

1. Zeke Uwland, Gold Coast Suns Academy, DEF, 1, 180 points

2. Taj Stanley, Northern Territory Thunder, FWD, 2 games, 172 points

3. Tom Gross, Oakleigh Chargers, MID, 2 games, 159 points

4. Thomas Hanily, Gippsland Power, MID, 1 game, 154 points

5. Taj Hotton, Sandringham Dragons, MID, 3 games, 146 points

6. Joe Pike, Geelong Falcons, RUCK, 3 games, 146 points

7. Taj Murray, Northern Territory Thunder, RUCK, 2 games, 145 points

8. Matthew Hoy, Gold Coast Suns Academy, FWD, 1 game, 144 points

9. Lucas Impey, Western Jets, RUCK, 3 games, 142 points

10. Levi Ashcroft, Sandringham Dragons, MID, 3 games, 140 points

11. Lucca Grego, Western Jets, MID, 3 games, 140 points

12. Daniel Annable, Brisbane Lions Academy, MID, 1 game, 138 points

13. Cooper Hynes, Dandenong Stingrays, MID, 3 games, 137 points

14. Cooper Lord, Sandringham Dragons, MID, 1 game, 137 points

15. Edwin Nyembo, Western Jets, DEF, 1 game, 136 points

16. Jordyn Gillard, Northern Knights, FWD, 1 game, 135 points

17. Xavier Ivisic, Geelong Falcons, MID, 3 games, 135 points

18. Tobie Travaglia, Bendigo Pioneers, MID, 3 games, 135 points

19. Christian Moraes, Eastern Ranges, MID, 3 games, 132 points

20. Connor Ling, Tasmania Devils, MID, 4 games, 131 points

21. Ned Hawkins, Sydney Swans Academy, DEF, 2 games, 131 points

22. Luke Trainor, Sandringham Dragons, DEF, 2 games, 131 points

23. WillMcLachlan, Geelong Falcons, FWD, 3 games, 130 points

24. Jesse Dattoli, Northern Knights, MID, 3 games, 129 points

25. Josaia Delana, GWS Academy, MID, 2 games, 129 points

26. Damon Hollow, Calder Cannons, MID, 3 games, 128 points

27. Logan Smith, GWS Academy, RUCK, 2 games, 127 points

28. Xavier Lindsay, Gippsland Power, MID, 3 games, 125 points

29. Obie Miller, Western Jets, MID, 1 game, 123 points

30. Cody Anderson, Eastern Ranges, MID, 4 games, 122 points

31. Josh Smillie, Eastern Ranges, MID, 3 games, 121 points

32. Bailey McKenzie, Sandringham Dragons, FWD, 4 games, 120 points

33. Thomas Burton, Western Jets, DEF, 1 game, 119 points

34. Zak Johnson, Northern Knights, MID, 4 games, 119 points

35. Nicholas Andreacchio, Sydney Swans Academy, DEF, 2 games, 118 points

36. Thomas Sims, Northern Knights, FWD, 4 games, 118 points

37. Josh Sanders, Geelong Falcons, MID, 2 games, 117 points

38. Lachie Jaques, Geelong Falcons, DEF, 3 games, 116 points

39. Lachlan Hogan, Bendigo Pioneers, MID, 3 games, 115 points

40. Max Mapley, Tasmania Devils, RUCK, 2 games, 115 points

41. Lucas McInerney, Northern Knights, DEF, 4 games, 115 points

42. Ben Hopkins, Dandenong Stingrays, DEF, 3 games, 114 points

43. Harvey Langford, Dandenong Stingrays, MID, 3 games, 114 points

44. Cooper Trembath, Eastern Ranges, DEF, 2 games, 114 points

45. Ted Clayton, Sandringham Dragons, MID, 1 game, 113 points

46. Thomas McGuane, Western Jets, MID, 3 games, 113 points

47. Jayden Nguyen, Calder Cannons, DEF, 3 games, 113 points

48. Ricky Theodoropoulas, Sandringham Dragons, FWD, 1 game, 113 points

49. Beau Addinsall, Gold Coast Suns Academy, MID, 1 game, 112 points

50. Koby Coulson, Gold Coast Suns Academy, MID, 1 game, 112 points