PREVIEW | 2026 SANFLW: Round 7
ROUND 7 of the SANFLW arrives on a Queen’s Birthday long weekend, with a number of the competition’s premier young talents called up to AFLW Academy and All Stars duties, the selectors across the competition have been forced to dig deep into their lists. Woodville-West Torrens remain the benchmark at 5-0-1, while South Adelaide, stripped […] The post PREVIEW | 2026 SANFLW: Round 7 appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Vic Country locks in 2026 AFL U18s squad
A STAR-STUDDED Vic Country outfit – headlined by potential number one pick Cody Walker and a host of top-end talents particularly from the Gippsland region – is ready to go ahead of next week’s AFL Under 18 Championships. Vic Country take on the Allies up in Blacktown to kick off proceedings, and have named a […] The post Vic Country locks in 2026 AFL U18s squad appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Allies lock in 27-player squad ahead of AFL U18s
A FINAL trial match ahead of their first match on Sunday week will take place this weekend, but the Allies have confirmed an initial 27-player squad for the upcoming AFL Under 18 Championships. In previous years the selection process has largely just come from Talent League Boys form without coming together too long before the […] The post Allies lock in 27-player squad ahead of AFL U18s appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
PREVIEW | Top four contests headline QAFLW Round 8
QUEENSLAND’S top four sides in its top flight women’s competition will face off in a highly anticipated weekend of action. Traditional rivals Southport and Bond University lock horns at Fankhauser Reserve, while Wilston Grange play host to Coorparoo at Hickey Park in a couple of matches that are not to be missed. QAFLW: ROUND 8 […] The post PREVIEW | Top four contests headline QAFLW Round 8 appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Why 2026 is the landmark year for New South Wales AFLW talent
THE Australian Football League Women’s (AFLW) landscape is on the precipice of a historic shift. For years, the national draft has been dominated by traditional football heartlands — metropolitan Melbourne, regional Victoria, South Australia, and the rapidly growing pipelines of Queensland. However, the 2026 AFLW Draft is shaping up to be the definitive tipping point […] The post Why 2026 is the landmark year for New South Wales AFLW talent appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
AFLW Academy to renew battle with All Stars
A NEW-LOOK All Stars lineup will look to take it up to a stacked National Academy outfit when the two sides clash at the Kennedy Community Centre on Sunday. The All Stars has previously only featured one over-age player, but in 2026, has also added five of the most promising talents for the 2027 AFLW […] The post AFLW Academy to renew battle with All Stars appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Jacinta Eteuati
WESTERN Jets defender Jacinta Eteuati is an intercepting force who competes well in the air and comes from a rugby and netball background which equips the multicultural talent with plenty of unique weapons. Her for throughout 2026 earned her a spot in the final Vic Metro squad. We spoke to Eteuati at the Talent League […] The post 2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Jacinta Eteuati appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 AFL Sydney Women’s Player Focus: Madison McCarthy (Sydney University)
A DAMAGING two-way runner with a brilliant first quarter and two goals to her name, Sydney Swans Academy bottom-ager Madison McCarthy announced herself in Sydney University’s 10.9 (69) to 1.4 (10) victory over the St George Dragons in the AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division. The 172cm wing – who served as a defender for the […] The post 2026 AFL Sydney Women’s Player Focus: Madison McCarthy (Sydney University) appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
State Academy notes: 2026 SANFLW – Round 6
ROUND 6 of the SANFLW was played in wet and testing conditions that challenged every player on the ground, with the competition’s State Academy contingent again finding ways to make their presence felt. We took note of how each of the Academy members performed across the four games. All notes are the opinion of the […] The post State Academy notes: 2026 SANFLW – Round 6 appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 Talent League Girls R9 notes: Gippsland Power vs Tasmania Devils
A GRANDSTAND finish saw an understrength Tasmania Devils outfit pull off an incredible heist from Gippsland Power with the last kick of the game. The Power lead all match – including 24-1 at quarter time and 11 points at the last change – before Olivia Lyons became the hero, booting two goals in the last […] The post 2026 Talent League Girls R9 notes: Gippsland Power vs Tasmania Devils appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
