Live stream: Geelong Falcons v GWV Rebels, Coates Talent League double header

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 Falcons stormed home to a dominant win to continue their perfect start to the Coates Talent League season.

A six-goal final term put the exclamation mark on what was a top-shelf performance as the home side kicked clear to a 13.11 (89) to 5.3 (33).

Tensions threatened to really bubble over late in the game after a few poor challenges from the GWV Rebels side.

WATCH THE BOYS REPLAY ABOVE, SCROLL DOWN FOR THE GIRLS REPLAY

The Rebels discipline was put to the test by the clinical Falcons with two 50m penalties resulting in easy shots on goals for the Geelong side.

Falcons top-ager William McLachlan booted the Rebels into submission with a game-high five goals.

Replay: Geelong Falcons v GWV Rebels (Girls Round 1)

The Falcons have started the Coates Talent League girls season in sizzling form, knocking off the GWV Rebels in resounding fashion at GMHBA Stadium.

A blistering opening quarter from the Falcons, spearheaded impressive midfielder Sara Howley, set up the home side for a dominant 7.13 (55) to 4.5 (29) win in what was the first game of the girls season.

The Falcons soared to a dominant lead after a five goal opening term, with Stephanie O’Kane earning the honours of kicking the first major of the season.

It wasn’t until 12 minutes into the second term that the Rebels hit the scoreboard for the first time through the right boot of Victoria Country representative forward Claire Mahoney.

To their credit the Rebels girls refused to go away, fighting for points late into the contest but wayward shots on goal didn’t help their cause.

Kiara Woods led the way for the Falcons on the scoring sheet with two goals, while Howley, O’Kane, Stella Huxtable, Caitlin Charles and Rebecca Clottey all scored goals.

Mahoney finished with a double for the Rebels while Elise Cook and Maddison Cotton both added majors.

PREVIEW

Xavier Ivisic is one of Geelong’s fastest rising footy stars, and a player that will prove a must watch as the Falcons run out in the second round of the AFL Coates Talent League.

The midfielder, who is fresh off a summer with the Vic Country Under-18s pre-season training hub, will be a key in for the Falcons in their Thursday night clash with the GWV Rebels.

The match will be part of a huge double-header live stream on KommunityTV which kicks off with the Coates Talent League girls clash between the two sides at 5pm.

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Ivisic was one of three Falcons who took part in the training hub, where he had the chance to speak with several recruiters from AFL clubs.

Geelong Falcons midfielder Xavier Ivisic is set for a breakout season in the Coates Talent League.

“It feels kind of surreal,” he said. “You’re like, ‘you want me there, but it is my dream to come and play with you guys’. It’s weird, but it’s pretty unreal.”

After averaging 16 disposals in an encouraging bottom-age year, the midfielder started his top-age year well with 20 disposals, five inside 50s and four tackles in the Falcons narrow win over the Dandenong Stingrays last weekend.

Ivisic built on his strong endurance during the off-season and is looking to continue improving the contested side of his game and his versatility to appeal to club recruiters.

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“I’d say running is definitely one of my strengths, but still trying to focus on getting a bit of size to me but keeping that running at the forefront of mind,” Ivisic said.

“Finding that balance on the inside-outside mid role, even pressing half forward. Just show that I can play a number of roles.”

Ivisic will be one of the Falcons’ key players in their clash with GWV Rebels on Thursday night under lights at Kardinia Park, but he won’t get to face his Geelong Grammar teammates Sam Lalor and Flynn Penry, who are both currently sidelined with injury.

Geelong Falcons Sara Howley will return for her final year in the Coates Talent League.

He enjoyed playing with mates at APS level this season and is also eyeing a senior debut for Bell Park in the Geelong Football Netball League, having crossed over from his junior club Geelong Amateur in 2023.

“I kind of have to attribute (my development) to there but Bell Park have been real good for me, they haven’t been too pushy. They accept that I’m playing at Falcons and have obviously got school footy as well,” Ivisic said.

“I was lucky to get an 18s game last year but hopefully I can squeeze back for a seniors game, that’d be the goal.”

The women’s clash between the Falcons and the GWV Rebels will be the season opener for the girls talent league season and will feature several future AFLW hopefuls including Sara Howley and St Kilda father-daughter prospect Mackenzie Brown.