Talent League Girls QF notes: Oakleigh Chargers vs. Western Jets
OAKLEIGH Chargers took control in the second and fourth quarters to pile on 11 goals to nil in those quarters to do all the damage against the Western Jets in a 10-goal victory. The other two quarters were fairly even, but headlined by a six-goal haul to Bailee Martin – four in the final term […] The post Talent League Girls QF notes: Oakleigh Chargers vs. Western Jets appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Talent League Girls QF notes: Eastern Ranges vs. Calder Cannons
FIVE goals to one in the third term ultimately separated the Eastern Ranges from the Calder Cannons in what was an otherwise tight contest at Shepley Oval on Saturday. Across the other three quarters, the Ranges kicked 4.12 to 3.6, but it was the 5.1 to 1.2 premiership term that separated the sides during the […] The post Talent League Girls QF notes: Eastern Ranges vs. Calder Cannons appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
State Academy notes: 2026 SANFLW – Grand Final
WOODVILLE-WEST Torrens are basking in premiership glory after defeating Norwood in the 2026 SANFL Women’s Grand Final. The Eagles’ State Academy representatives were outstanding in the victory, all contributing in some way, while the Redlegs youngsters had various moments, albeit in quieter respective displays. This marks the last South Australian State Academy notes for the […] The post State Academy notes: 2026 SANFLW – Grand Final appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: Rebels roar home to secure finals spot
GREATER Western Victoria (GWV) has punched its Talent League finals ticket after a runaway 52-point win over Geelong Falcons in Wildcard Round. A run of five unanswered goals swung the scoreboard heavily in the Rebels’ favour at La Trobe University, as they set up a quarter-final meeting with Dandenong. The Falcons made a wayward start […] The post Scouting Notes: Rebels roar home to secure finals spot appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: Gippsland powers into finals
GIPPSLAND Power has stormed into the Talent League finals series after a thumping 76-point win over Murray in Wildcard Round on Saturday. The victors lifted their pressure and intensity after a slow start at La Trobe University, surging into the lead with six goals to one in term two and never looking back. It was […] The post Scouting Notes: Gippsland powers into finals appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 CTLG Team Review: GWV Rebels
A TOUGH season at times, Greater Western Victoria (GWV) Rebels blooded some exciting young players to accompany the reliable older ones. A fresh face or two helped build depth at the club, and the next two seasons should see the Rebels with a talent who is near the top-end of the draft. We review how […] The post 2026 CTLG Team Review: GWV Rebels appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 SANFLW Player Focus: Maia Freemantle (Woodville-West Torrens)
STARRING in a maiden SANFLW premiership for Woodville-West Torrens, Maia Freemantle was a driving force through the middle of the ground as the Eagles defeated Norwood 9.4 (58) to 3.8 (26) in Saturday’s Grand Final at Alberton Oval. The bottom-age prospect started on-ball and finished with 22 disposals, four marks (three contested), four tackles, four […] The post 2026 SANFLW Player Focus: Maia Freemantle (Woodville-West Torrens) appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
AFL Sydney Finals wrap: Students stay alive as Bombers see off Dogs
SYDNEY University has kept its aspirations of going one better than 2025 in this year’s AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division finals series alive after a comprehensive eight-goal victory over the UTS Bats on Sunday. The Students were heavily favoured given the 14-point gap between the top four and fifth, but still got the job done […] The post AFL Sydney Finals wrap: Students stay alive as Bombers see off Dogs appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Talent League Girls QF notes: Dandenong Stingrays vs. Geelong Falcons
LADDER leaders Dandenong Stingrays survived one almighty scare from Geelong Falcons, but the undefeated ‘Rays held on to win by five points at Shepley Oval in the first of four quarter finals over the weekend. The Stingrays advanced through to the preliminary final, but never looked completely comfortable, eventually coming away with the 6.6 (42) […] The post Talent League Girls QF notes: Dandenong Stingrays vs. Geelong Falcons appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 CTLG Team Review: Bendigo Pioneers
WHILE Bendigo Pioneers again finished on the bottom of the ladder for season 2026, they blooded a number of prospects who have put themselves in draft contention. Though the top-age group has a few chances, there are also a number of future prospects to take note of for 2027 and beyond. In the first of […] The post 2026 CTLG Team Review: Bendigo Pioneers appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
