Knights dominate Vic Metro Under 18 squad
NORTHERN Knights boast a high of nine representative in the 2026 Vic Metro Under 18 squad, which features 29 players from across the six regions. Currently unbeaten atop the Talent League latter, the Knights have had four players earn their way in from outside of the original summer squad. > > SCROLL to see the full […] The post Knights dominate Vic Metro Under 18 squad appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
RMC Team of the Talent League Girls: Northern Academies
CONCLUDING their stint in the Talent League Girls competition, the four Northern Academies from Queensland and New South Wales will now head back to their respective state league clubs before the best of them return for the AFLW Under 18 Championships next month. To mark the conclusion of their time in the Talent League Girls […] The post RMC Team of the Talent League Girls: Northern Academies appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Talent League Player Focus: Ethan Drever (GWV Rebels)
GREATER Western Victoria (GWV) Rebels skipper Ethan Drever has produced a remarkably consistent campaign to-date, and that continued in his latest outing in Round 10. The 188cm midfielder, who draws comparisons to Giants powerhouse Finn Callaghan, was arguably best on ground in his side’s 18-point loss to Oakleigh on Saturday. We put his performance under […] The post Talent League Player Focus: Ethan Drever (GWV Rebels) appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
VFLW Player Focus: Mekah Morrissy (Geelong Cats)
GEELONG’S VFLW side secured their first victory of the 2026 season with a gritty, hard-fought 20-point win over Essendon at Windy Hill on Saturday. The Cats’ trademark defensive pressure ultimately wore down an inaccurate Bombers outfit, with the final scoreboard reading 4.8 (32) to 0.12 (12). At the absolute core of Geelong’s midfield engine room […] The post VFLW Player Focus: Mekah Morrissy (Geelong Cats) appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
RMC MEDAL | Dominant Devil darts clear after eight rounds
COMPILING 14 of a possible 15 votes across her first five games, it might be a case of good luck stopping Matilda Lange. A pick one contender in next year’s AFLW Draft, Lange has taken over the reins from Priya Bowering in the midfield and been the most dominant player across the Talent League Girls […] The post RMC MEDAL | Dominant Devil darts clear after eight rounds appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 SANFLW Player Focus: Alice Tentye (Woodville-West Torrens)
ALICE Tentye arrived at Woodville-West Torrens from the Gambier league as an unknown quantity at the level midway through 2025. By the end of that season she had helped drive the Eagles to a grand final. By Round 5 of 2026, she was producing the best football of her life – and doing it on […] The post 2026 SANFLW Player Focus: Alice Tentye (Woodville-West Torrens) appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
State Academy notes: 2026 SANFLW – Round 5
ROUND 5 of the SANFLW produced another absorbing weekend of action as the competition’s State Academy contingent continued to press their cases. We took note of how each of the Academy members performed across the four games. All notes are the opinion of the individual author. The post State Academy notes: 2026 SANFLW – Round 5 appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: Bushies outgun Cannons to break win drought
MURRAY Bushrangers broke through for their first win of the 2026 Talent League season, holding firm to beat Calder by 14 points in Craigieburn on Sunday. The Round 10 clash was defined by Murray’s defensive solidity, winning the tackle count 57-30 and maintaining possession with an emphasis on kicks. What’s more, the Bushies made better […] The post Scouting Notes: Bushies outgun Cannons to break win drought appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: Chargers overcome inaccuracy to raid Rebel territory
OAKLEIGH Chargers have notched up their fourth win of the season after defeating the GWV Rebels by 18 points in their Round 10 clash at Mars Stadium. The visitors posted a whopping 30 scoring shots but managed just one more goal than their game opponents, who were again led valiantly by star midfielder Ethan Drever. […] The post Scouting Notes: Chargers overcome inaccuracy to raid Rebel territory appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Julia Faulkner
FEW players in the 2026 AFLW draft crop do more with less than Julia Faulkner. The Woodville-West Torrens forward-midfielder is one of the most underrated prospects in South Australia, bringing clean hands, smart decision-making and elite defensive pressure to everything she does. A product of the Eagles’ high-performance environment, Faulkner has taken enormous strides across […] The post 2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Julia Faulkner appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
