2026 State Academy notes: WAFLW – Preliminary Final
THE PENULTIMATE match of the WAFL Women’s season saw East Fremantle win a thriller against Claremont. The game went to a golden point scenario where Sharks skipper Tiani Teakle sent her team into the grand final with a goal. There were five State Academy members in the preliminary final and we took note of how […] The post 2026 State Academy notes: WAFLW – Preliminary Final appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
VFL Player Focus: Jackson Phillips (Casey Demons)
DANDENONG Stingrays midfielder Jackson Phillips made a promising VFL debut for Casey Demons over the weekend in what was the final fixture of the home-and-away season. The 18-year-old took the field in a game where both sides fielded a whopping 17 AFL-listed players, and Box Hill saluted by 57 points. Phillips has enjoyed a steep […] The post VFL Player Focus: Jackson Phillips (Casey Demons) appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: Herbert stands tall in tight loss
SOUTH Adelaide has pulled off a sensational come-from-behind win over North Adelaide, beating the Roosters by a single point in their Round 18 clash at Magain Stadium on Saturday. The Panthers trailed all day, and by as many as 30 points in the third quarter, but rallied to natch an unlikely victory. After South hit […] The post Scouting Notes: Herbert stands tall in tight loss appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 Talent League Girls R20 notes: Tasmania Devils vs. Dandenong Stingrays
DANDENONG Stingrays were made to work for it, but kept their undefeated streak alive by defeating Tasmania Devils at North Hobart Oval in a battle of the top two Country Conference sides. The Stingrays won by 11 points in the hard-fought battle, securing a 7.5 (47) to 5.6 (36) result in Round 20. We took […] The post 2026 Talent League Girls R20 notes: Tasmania Devils vs. Dandenong Stingrays appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 Talent League Girls R20 notes: Calder Cannons vs. GWV Rebels
SLAMMING home 10 goals in the second half, Calder Cannons blew out the margin against Greater Western Victoria (GWV) Rebels to record a 14.12 (96) to 2.2 (14) victory at Highgate Recreation Reserve on Saturday. We took note of some of the players who caught the eye in the contest. The post 2026 Talent League Girls R20 notes: Calder Cannons vs. GWV Rebels appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
VFL Player Focus: Tanner Armstrong (Richmond)
RICHMOND-TIED prospect Tanner Armstrong has added another jewel to his crown, as he made his VFL debut for the Tigers on Saturday. Armstrong has been a member of Richmond’s Next Generation Academy (NGA) for five years, and was a key cog in the Vic Country Under 18 side in 2026. The tenacious 177cm defender/midfielder assumed […] The post VFL Player Focus: Tanner Armstrong (Richmond) appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 Talent League Girls R20 notes: Northern Knights vs. Eastern Ranges
REIGNING premiers Eastern Ranges locked in a finals berth with a comprehensive 66-point win over Northern Knights at Preston City Oval on Saturday. The Ranges conceded the first goal of the game, then piled on 12 of the last 13 majors to run out 12.11 (83) to 2.5 (17) victors in Round 20. We took […] The post 2026 Talent League Girls R20 notes: Northern Knights vs. Eastern Ranges appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
GWS to enjoy Giant win before getting back to work
GWS GIANTS fans have done it tough over the years, but the Round 1 victory over West Coast gave a glimpse in what could be the future for the orange team. Defeating West Coast by 12 points at ENGIE Stadium, coach Cam Bernasconi was thrilled with the win and it seemed like a coming-of-age performance. […] The post GWS to enjoy Giant win before getting back to work appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Player Focus: Claremont pair hit League level
CLAREMONT prospects George Gale and Heath Mellody were among the latest draft hopefuls to make their senior state league debuts over the weekend. The pair joined fellow Under 18 All-Australian Benji van Rooyen in the Tigers’ side which went down to Subiaco in a thriller at Revo Fitness Stadium. Gale, the son of 84-game former […] The post Player Focus: Claremont pair hit League level appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: Dragons roar home to clip Falcons
SANDRINGHAM Dragons have produced a rampant fourth quarter comeback to defeat the Geelong Falcons by 10 points in their at Trevor Barker Beach Oval on Sunday. The hosts were jumped at the start and trailed for much of the day, but rallied with four unanswered goals to run out the game. Geelong gained the early […] The post Scouting Notes: Dragons roar home to clip Falcons appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
