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Draft Watch: The young gun drawing comparisons to the Bont
Connor Scanlon • June 23rd, 2025 1:52 pm
Round 12 of the Coates Talent League delivered another showcase of the emerging talent destined for the AFL next season.
Towering 201cm Rebels ruckman Flynn Penry was the standout performer of the round, amassing an impressive 24 disposals, 7 marks, 6 tackles, and 31 hit outs. Penry’s dominant display continues a string of strong performances and is certain to attract interest from AFL clubs in search of a long-term ruck prospect.
Sebastian Murphy, the brother of Adelaide’s Lachie Murphy, also impressed for the Knights, collecting a game-high 28 disposals, 8 inside 50s, and 7 marks. While not currently aligned with Adelaide, it’s clear that footballing talent runs deep in the Murphy family.
Potential first-round selection Thomas Burton put in yet another stellar performance, helping carry the Jets to their second win of the season. Burton finished with a game-high 28 disposals and 10 tackles, continuing his streak of 25+ disposals in every game this year.
Willem Duursma, who remains firmly in the conversation for the No. 1 pick, again demonstrated his class as a mid-forward. He finished with 21 disposals, 9 marks, and 2 goals, highlighting his versatility and influence around the ground, drawing comparisons to Marcus Bontempelli.
Below are the 10 best performers for Round 12 in the CTL, based off fantasy points:
1 - Flynn Penry (GWV Rebels) – 1312 - Oskar Ainsworth (Western Jets) – 1313 - Talor Byrne (GWV Rebels) – 1284 - Luke Cheffers (Gippsland Power) – 1235 - Sebastian Murphy (Northern Knights) – 1156 - Zachary O’Keefe (Gippsland Power) – 1127 - Thomas Burton (Western Jets) – 1088 - Flynn Grumley (Murray Bushrangers) – 1079 - Willem Duursma (Gippsland Power) – 10510 - Khaled El Souki (Western Jets) – 105
Gippsland Power (62) – (59) Eastern Ranges
A final-quarter surge saw the Power narrowly edge out the Ranges, securing their 8th win from 9 games in a strong display of resilience.
1 - Luke Cheffers (GP) – 1232 - Zachary O’Keefe (GP) – 1123 - Willem Duursma (GP) – 1054 - Cody Templeton (GP) – 1035 - Josiah Landy (ER) – 99
GWV Rebels (90) – (46) Northern Knights
The Rebels dominated the Knights in a comprehensive win, propelling the Rebels into the top 8, while the Knights now find themselves just outside the bottom 4.
1 - Flynn Penry (GWV) – 1312 - Talor Byrne (GWV) – 1283 - Sebastian Murphy (NK) – 1154 - Ethan Drever (GWV) – 935 - Fraser Molan (GWV) – 83
Tasmania Devils (79) – (51) Sandringham Dragons
The Dragons have hit a form slump, having now lost 4 of their last 5 games. In contrast, Tasmania continues to build momentum, drawing level on points with the Dragons as they rise up the ladder.
1 - Sacha Levine (SD) – 1032 - Xavier Bamert (SD) – 983 - Lucas Wootton (TD) – 964 - Toby Callow (TD) – 935 - Bennett Martin (SD) – 87
Western Jets (102) – (72) Calder Cannons
The Jets claimed just their second win of the season, upsetting the Cannons, who currently sit inside the top 8.
1 - Oskar Ainsworth (WJ) – 1312 - Thomas Burton (WJ) – 1083 - Khaled El Souki (WJ) – 1054 - Thomas McGuane (WJ) – 925 - Adam Sweid (CC) – 91
Bendigo Pioneers (96) – (64) Geelong Falcons
The Pioneers controlled the contest from start to finish, cruising to a comfortable victory. For the Falcons, the result pushes them into the bottom 4.
1 - Jaidi Jackson-Leahy (BP) – 982 - Patrick Blake (BP) – 973 - Tom Evans (BP) – 894 - Hugo Mikunda (GF) – 895 - Zaydyn Lockwood (BP) – 85
Murray Bushrangers (34) – (92) Dandenong Stingrays
The Bushrangers were outclassed from the very start, suffering a heavy defeat to the Stingrays, who now sit just outside the top 4 and remain in premiership contention.
1 - Flynn Grumley (MB) – 1072 - Cody Gardiner (MB) – 943 - Jasper Russell (DS) – 914 - Toby Sinnema (DS) – 815 - Louis Hodder (DS) – 79
