Thought I would start a thread to discuss the Coates Talent League (I couldn't see any previous thread).
Here's some thoughts and pictures from two of the games on the weekend.
Bendigo Pioneers v Gippsland Power
1. Thomas Hanily (Gippsland Power)
Despite Power playing catch up all game after the Pioneers kicked the first 5 goals Hanily was heavily involved from the get go in the Powers midfield.
The kid had 32 disposals, 6 marks, 4 i50s, 4 tackles and kicked a goal. Was probably the most complete performance on the ground.
Hanily is 179cm tall.
2. Oskar Smartt (Bendigo Pioneers)
Smartt proved to be the matchwinner kicking 3 goals (including the sealer, from the clutch mark above about 45m out from goal late in the last).
Smartt also had 16 disposals, 7 i50s and 8 tackles.
Smartt is listed at 178cm, so will need to grow some more if he wants to be a genuine medium forward but doesn't turn 18 until late October, so plenty of time for physical growth.
3. Xavier Lindsay (Gippsland Power)
Like Hanily, Lindsay improved as the game went on and was instrumental in the Power's second half fight back. Lindsay often started off the back of the square and was utilised like we've been using Shuey recently.
Lindsay had 27 disposals, 8 marks and 4 rebound 50s. He is listed as 182cm in height.
4. Oliver Poole (Bendigo Pioneers)
Playing a similar role to Gaff/Scully Poole moved extremely well in space.
The guy is an aggressive runner and influential in the first quarter which proved decisive.
Poole had 20 disposals. He is listed at 182cm and appears to have a slight frame, however, he was a noticeably good tackler attributed with 9 in total, including the one below.
Here's some thoughts and pictures from two of the games on the weekend.
Bendigo Pioneers v Gippsland Power
1. Thomas Hanily (Gippsland Power)
Despite Power playing catch up all game after the Pioneers kicked the first 5 goals Hanily was heavily involved from the get go in the Powers midfield.
The kid had 32 disposals, 6 marks, 4 i50s, 4 tackles and kicked a goal. Was probably the most complete performance on the ground.
Hanily is 179cm tall.
2. Oskar Smartt (Bendigo Pioneers)
Smartt proved to be the matchwinner kicking 3 goals (including the sealer, from the clutch mark above about 45m out from goal late in the last).
Smartt also had 16 disposals, 7 i50s and 8 tackles.
Smartt is listed at 178cm, so will need to grow some more if he wants to be a genuine medium forward but doesn't turn 18 until late October, so plenty of time for physical growth.
3. Xavier Lindsay (Gippsland Power)
Like Hanily, Lindsay improved as the game went on and was instrumental in the Power's second half fight back. Lindsay often started off the back of the square and was utilised like we've been using Shuey recently.
Lindsay had 27 disposals, 8 marks and 4 rebound 50s. He is listed as 182cm in height.
4. Oliver Poole (Bendigo Pioneers)
Playing a similar role to Gaff/Scully Poole moved extremely well in space.
The guy is an aggressive runner and influential in the first quarter which proved decisive.
Poole had 20 disposals. He is listed at 182cm and appears to have a slight frame, however, he was a noticeably good tackler attributed with 9 in total, including the one below.
