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Coates Talent League 2023

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10 hours ago, Whispering_Jack said:

THE 2023 Coates Talent League awards night was held this week.

There was a tie for the Morrish Medal for the third year in a row. This time, midfielders Patrick Hughes (Geelong Falcons) and Colby McKercher (Tasmania Devils) each finished with 18 votes while George Stevens (GWV Rebels) came third on 16 votes. Stevens was also announced as Team of the Year captain.

Melbourne father/son prospect Kynan Brown was named in the Team as an interchange.

2023 COATES TALENT LEAGUE TEAM OF THE YEAR

B Billy Wilson (Dandenong Stingrays) Ollie Murphy (Sandringham Dragons) James Leake (Tasmania Devils)
HB George Stevens (GWV Rebels) (c) Connor O’Sullivan (Murray Bushrangers) Archie Roberts (Sandringham Dragons)
C Joel Freijah (GWV Rebels) Levi Ashcroft (Sandringham Dragons) Colby McKercher (Tasmania Devils)
HF Darcy Wilson (Murray Bushrangers) Jordan Croft (Calder Cannons) Zane Duursma (Gippsland Power)
F Nick Watson (Eastern Ranges) Logan Morris (Western Jets) Nate Caddy (Northern Knights)
FOLL Will Green (Northern Knights) Harley Reid (Bendigo Pioneers) Ryley Sanders (Tasmania Devils)
I/C Kynan Brown (Oakleigh Chargers) Harry De Mattia (Dandenong Stingrays) Patrick Hughes (Geelong Falcons) Luamon Lual (GWV Rebels) Finn O’Sullivan (Oakleigh Chargers) Michael Rudd (Geelong Falcons)

Winners | 2023 Coates Talent League Boys awards night

hard to read into that team. Finn emile-brennan made it last year and didn't get a look in and many players have made it or even All aus and not been drafted

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    The reigning premiers, the Sandringham Dragons, take on the Eastern Ranges in the Coates Talent League grand final at Ikon Park on Sunday at 11.15am. 

    Players to look out for in the Dragons lineup are midfielder Ryley Sanders, key defender Ollie Murphy and rebounding halfback Archie Roberts - all are potential draft first rounders. Likewise with Ranges’ small forward Nick Watson and outside midfielder Caleb Windsor.

    The Dragons’ midfielder Charlie Edwards is considered a late bolter for draft selection - ONLINE: 10 PLAYERS TO WATCH IN GRAND FINAL

     

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    The Dragons’ midfielder Charlie Edwards is considered a late bolter for draft selection. 
     

    I think he will be a pick around the early 20s !!! I hope he’s in the Dees sights. 

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    The Wizard opened proceedings In the second half with a goal from a free and then the Ranges goaled again and got to within a couple of points. But then the Dragons took over with Sanders and Lord in the midfield and captain Brown up forward and they kicked the last four goals of the term to lead at 3/4 time by 26 points.

    Sandy are poised to go back to back and yes, I’m sold on Sanders. He’s cool, talented, can mark and kicks accurately.

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    For the Dragons:

    Sanders showed so much class. How was Ryley Sanders run and carry out of the middle in the last. Two bounces. Handballs to Murphy Reid.  Goal. Sanders would be a great addition.  Top 5-6 draftee for sure. 

    Will Brown. The skipper of the Dragons. Not sure of his aerobic ability but definitely a smart player. Goal goal sense. 

    Just like Archie Roberts as well. He should be on JTs list. Skills like a lot of left footers.  Lovely goal to finish a very good day.  

    Harvey Johnston looked smart and evasive.

    Charlie Edwards. Quieter than recent but strong runner and likes to burst clear. Still 25-35 pick for me   

     

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    And it is back to back for the Dragons!

    SANDRINGHAM DRAGONS 3.3.21 7.6.48 11.8.74 17.10.112


    EASTERN RANGES 4.0.24 5.3.33 7.6.48 10.9.69

    GOALS

    SANDRINGHAM DRAGONS Brown 3 Dear Lloyd May Reid 2 Ashcroft Edwards Harrop Johnston Roberts Visentini

    EASTERN RANGES MacDonald 2 Cantwell Monteath Moraes Sruk Watson Weatherill Windsor

    BEST

    SANDRINGHAM DRAGONS W Brown R Sanders M Reid C Harrop C Dear C Lord

    EASTERN RANGES T Sruk C Moraes N Watson C Windsor R Weatherill S MacDonald

    Dragons captain Will Brown was awarded best on ground for his performance in the game. 

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    For the Ranges: 

    Nick Watson - quieter today but his ability to win the footy around the contest was clear.  Not sure he’s what the Dees need right now but he’s a talented youngster.

    Caleb Windsor - pace and run and footy skills.  Another good day.  Love his defensive work as well and was rewarded with two frees from tackles.  Definitely think he’s in our thoughts if we end up keeping our existing 1st round “13” (ends up 16-17) pick. 

    Tyson Sruk (rover) was outstanding today as he ran and ran all day against the talented Dragons Mids. 30+ possessions and willed the ranges into attack countless times.  Small mid and perhaps might end up a rookie chance somewhere.    

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    58 minutes ago, spirit of norm smith said:

    For the Ranges: 

    Nick Watson - quieter today but his ability to win the footy around the contest was clear.  Not sure he’s what the Dees need right now but he’s a talented youngster.

    Caleb Windsor - pace and run and footy skills.  Another good day.  Love his defensive work as well and was rewarded with two frees from tackles.  Definitely think he’s in our thoughts if we end up keeping our existing 1st round “13” (ends up 16-17) pick. 

    Tyson Sruk (rover) was outstanding today as he ran and ran all day against the talented Dragons Mids. 30+ possessions and willed the ranges into attack countless times.  Small mid and perhaps might end up a rookie chance somewhere.    

    How did Christian Moraes go? Kid looks a star and potential top 5 pick next year.

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    6 minutes ago, Nascent said:

    How did Christian Moraes go? Kid looks a star and potential top 5 pick next year.

    24 touches and a goal. Was good, agree that he should go high next year.

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    4 minutes ago, ChaserJ said:

    24 touches and a goal. Was good, agree that he should go high next year.

    Agree.

    Levi Ashcroft also will be a gift for the Lions. As an underage player, he is seriously good. He’s as good as his brother.

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