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Draft watch: Brothers of AFL stars dominate Coates Talent League
Connor Scanlon • May 12th, 2025 3:25 pm
Round 6 of the Coates Talent League was packed with the AFL’s future stars, thanks to 16 clubs competing over the weekend.
Potential top 10 pick Willem Duursma, who is the brother of Xavier (Essendon) and Zane (North Melbourne) was clearly best on ground in Gippsland Power’s clash against the Geelong Falcons, kicking 2 goals to go with 28 disposals and 6 tackles.
Collingwood father-son prospect Thomas McGuane dominated yet again for the Western Jets, racking up 36 disposals, seven inside 50s and two goals.
Gold Coast will be licking their lips in this year’s draft, with two academy prospects dominating against the Oakleigh Chargers.
Beau Addinsall went ballistic against the Chargers, leading by the front and accumulating 35 disposals, two goals and 133 fantasy points.
Addinsall’s academy teammate Koby Coulson also racked up 30 disposals and kicked a goal.
Hunter Holmes, the brother of Geelong’s Max Holmes, was a shining light for Oakleigh, with eight inside 50s, five tackles and 19 disposals.
Below are the 10 best performers for Round 6 in the CTL, based off fantasy points:
1 - Taylor Byrne (GWV Rebels) – 1532 - Thomas Burton (Western Jets) – 1463 - Lachlan Carmichael (Sydney Swans Academy) – 1354 - Beau Addinsall (Gold Coast SUNS Academy) – 1335 - Thomas McGuane (Western Jets) – 1326 - Jim Houston (GWS GIANTS Academy) – 1267 - Willem Duursma (Gippsland Power) – 1258 - Khaled El Souki (Western Jets) – 1249 - Koby Coulson (Gold Coast SUNS Academy) – 11710 - Sam Harris (Calder Cannons) – 115
Tasmania Devils (92) – (53) GWS GIANTS Academy
The Devils steamrolled the previously undefeated GIANTS Academy, giving the Tasmanian side their second victory of the season.
1 - Jim Houston (GWS) – 1262 - Max Roney (TD) – 1073 - Jack Miller (TD) – 1004 - Oliver Withers (GWS) - 945 - Brody Kane (GWS) – 93
GWV Rebels (42) – (43) Sydney Swans Academy
In an absolute nail-biter, the Swans Academy kicked a goal in the last minute of the game to defeat the Rebels by a point. This win moves Swans Academy up to 7th on the ladder.
1 - Taylor Byrne (GWV) – 1532 - Lachlan Carmichael (SS) – 1353 - Kaiden McNamara (SS) – 1134 - Flynn Penry (GWV) – 945 - Noah Chamberlain (SS) – 94
Brisbane Lions Academy (71) – (68) Eastern Rangers
The Lions Academy now sit at 2nd on the ladder, extending their unbeaten streak, narrowly beating the talented Eastern Rangers
1 - Daniel Annable (BL) – 1112 - Lachy Dovaston (ER) – 1003 - Harrison Bridge (BL) – 974 - Bailey Lloyd (ER) – 935 - Josiah Landy (ER) – 88
Bendigo Pioneers (61) – (73) Calder Cannons
The Calder Cannons survived a late surge from the Pioneers, winning their fourth game of the season.
1 - Sam Harris (CC) – 1152 - Gus Papal (CC) – 1123 - Jonty Davis (BP) – 1004 - Adam Sweid (CC) – 995 - Hunter Wright (BP) – 95
Dandenong Stingrays (72) – (73) Northern Knights
In another nail-biter, the Northern Knights just held on against the Stingrays, making that three wins straight for the Knights.
1 - Jasper Russel (DS) – 1112 - Nicholas Driscoll (NK) – 973 - Hugh White (NK) – 974 - Max Lee (DS) – 935 - JayDe Varlet (DS) – 85
Northern Territory Academy (76) – (108) Western Jets
The Western Jets clinched their first victory of the season, defeating the winless Northern Territory Academy.
1 - Thomas Burton (WJ) – 1462 - Thomas McGuane (WJ) – 1323 - Khaled El Souki (WJ) – 1244 - Finnegan Davis (WJ) – 1025 - Jayven Tanner (WJ) – 101
Geelong Falcons (72) – (68) Gippsland Power
A massive last quarter comeback wasn’t enough for the Power to steal victory from the Falcons, losing their first game of the season.
1 - Willem Duursma (GP) – 1252 - Brodie Atkins (GP) – 883 - Mitchell Stevens (GP) – 884 - Kobe George (GF) – 875 - Mason Williams (GF) – 84
Gold Coast SUNS Academy (111) – (32) Oakleigh Chargers
The SUNS Academy are killing it, sitting comfortably on top of the ladder, and extending their unbeaten streak against a disappointing Oakleigh Chargers.
1 - Beau Addinsall (GC) – 1332 - Koby Coulson (GC) – 1173 - Zai Millane (GC) – 854 - Archie Hill (GC) – 815 - Hunter Holmes (OC) – 80
