Versatility, run, energy key to Templeton breakout
GIPPSLAND Power snapped their 21-year premiership drought in Saturday’s Talent League decider, led by a breakout game from co-captain Cody Templeton. Such a performance has been a long time coming for the tough and powerful midfielder-forward, who finally gained “reward for effort”. Post-game at Whitten Oval, the five-goal hero reflected on how he has improved […] The post Versatility, run, energy key to Templeton breakout appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: 2026 Talent League Grand Final
GIPPSLAND Power broke through to secure their first premiership since 2005 on Saturday, kicking away to a 35-point over Dandenong Stingrays in the Talent League Grand Final. Victorious co-captain Cody Templeton was named best on ground having bagged five goals alongside star teammate Wil Malady. In what was an entertaining all-Country clash at Whitten Oval, […] The post Scouting Notes: 2026 Talent League Grand Final appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
“Galvanised” Stingrays deliver maiden flag in undefeated season
AN IMMENSELY proud Nathan Boyd paid tribute to his Dandenong Stingrays girls and in particular the leadership group who overcame preseason challenges and the pressure of an undefeated season to lift the Talent League Girls premiership cup aloft. In the aftermath of premiership glory, Boyd described the feeling as “pretty surreal” watching his players celebrate […] The post “Galvanised” Stingrays deliver maiden flag in undefeated season appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Result on repeat as Bombers fly to back-to-back AFL Sydney titles
NORTH Shore Bombers have become a dominant force in AFL Sydney, winning flags across a stack of grades over the weekend, with the Women’s Premier Division side claiming a 10-point win over Sydney University. Funnily enough, it was the exact same margin as 12 months ago, continuing the trend of identical results during the post-season. […] The post Result on repeat as Bombers fly to back-to-back AFL Sydney titles appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Roos continue dynasty with VFLW three-peat
WOMEN’S football’s most successful organisation added more silverware to the trophy cabinet yesterday with North Melbourne Werribee saluting in the VFL Women’s Grand Final. The Roos – who partnered with Werribee at the start of 2025 – continued on the same trajectory they have been on by winning a third straight VFLW flag to go […] The post Roos continue dynasty with VFLW three-peat appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Power surge helps Gippsland break 21-year drought
LAST time they met in Round 2, Dandenong Stingrays ran home 50-point victors over Gippsland Power, but a pristine afternoon at Whitten Oval proved the perfect conditions for the latter’s second Talent League Premiership, with the Power running out 35-point victors. It took until the 10th minute of the game for the first goal to […] The post Power surge helps Gippsland break 21-year drought appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Deadeye Dandenong Stings wayward Chargers
DANDENONG Stingrays are Talent League Girls champions. Righting the wrongs of 2022 when the club went through the season undefeated only to fall at the last hurdle, the Stingrays were not going to let history repeat, and after trailing at quarter time, punished an inaccurate Oakleigh Chargers with an outstanding last three quarters to win […] The post Deadeye Dandenong Stings wayward Chargers appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 Talent League Girls Grand Final preview: Oakleigh Chargers vs. Dandenong Stingrays
AN UNBEATEN season has earned Dandenong Stingrays their shot at a maiden Talent League Girls premiership, but it comes against a grand final-hardened side that has already won three flags. Oakleigh Chargers arrive at Whitten Oval as the top-ranked metropolitan team with six Draft Combine invitees, a pick one contender in attack and a fortnight […] The post 2026 Talent League Girls Grand Final preview: Oakleigh Chargers vs. Dandenong Stingrays appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 VFLW Grand Final preview: Williamstown vs. North Melbourne Werribee
A COMPETITION that has never produced a three-peat meets a club that has never produced a premiership. Williamstown makes its first VFL Women’s Grand Final appearance after topping the ladder, while North Melbourne Werribee chases an unprecedented third consecutive flag. The Seagulls hold the minor premiership, the league’s best and fairest, its leading goalkicker and […] The post 2026 VFLW Grand Final preview: Williamstown vs. North Melbourne Werribee appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Power prepared to express themselves in big dance
FOOTBALL is often about expression, and for Gippsland Power, that remains the case as the club chases its second-ever premiership on Saturday. In a largely results-based sport, success in the upcoming Grand Final takes on a slightly different meaning according to Regional Talent Lead Scott McDougal. “For us it’s just the boys being able to […] The post Power prepared to express themselves in big dance appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
