Teakle steers Sharks into decider after jaw-dropping WAFLW epic
A GOLDEN goal by East Fremantle’s Tiani Teakle has sent the Sharks into the 2026 WAFL Women’s Grand Final, upsetting Claremont in a preliminary final that will never be forgotten. In an edge-of-your-seat thriller, both sides had chances, made mistakes, and in the end a touch of luck was the difference in the 7.2 (44) […] The post Teakle steers Sharks into decider after jaw-dropping WAFLW epic appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
RECAP | Coaches Chat: 2026 AFLW Round 1
RETURNING for a second straight year, Rookie Me Central has delved into each of the 18 press conferences to hear from the coaches in the AFL Women’s and take a snippet of what they took from their respective matches. > > ST KILDA vs. CARLTON: St Kilda | Carlton The post RECAP | Coaches Chat: 2026 AFLW Round 1 appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
PREVIEW | 2026 WAFLW: Preliminary Final
A SPOT in the WAFL Women’s Grand Final is on the line Sunday when reigning back-to-back premiers Claremont tackle old nemesis East Fremantle in the preliminary final. Swan Districts awaits the winner, while for the loser, the door closes on season 2026, so will it be a step closer to a three-peat for the Tigers? […] The post PREVIEW | 2026 WAFLW: Preliminary Final appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
PREVIEW | 2026 SANFLW: Semi Finals
THE SANFLW finals series is here, with a blockbuster double-header at Revo Fitness Oval deciding who advances to the Grand Final and who sees their campaign come to an end. Minor premier Woodville-West Torrens has an immediate chance to atone for its 38-point Round 14 loss to Norwood in the Second Semi Final, where the […] The post PREVIEW | 2026 SANFLW: Semi Finals appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
PREVIEW | QAFLW Elimination Finals open do-or-die post-season
FINALS football arrives in the QAFLW this weekend, with Bond University hosting Aspley and Morningside welcoming Wilston Grange in two elimination finals. The equation is simple: lose and the season is over; win and a semi-final against the other elimination-final victor awaits. Minor premiers Southport and second-placed Coorparoo sit out the opening week before their […] The post PREVIEW | QAFLW Elimination Finals open do-or-die post-season appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
PREVIEW | Top three race heats up in penultimate AFL Sydney round
THE AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division reaches its penultimate home-and-away round on Saturday, with the five finalists now locked in but the top-four order still far from settled. Ladder leaders Manly Warringah Wolves can take another step towards the minor premiership, while North Shore Bombers, Sydney University and UNSW-ES Bulldogs are all still fighting for […] The post PREVIEW | Top three race heats up in penultimate AFL Sydney round appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
State of Play: 2026 Talent League Girls (Metro)
A MASSIVE fortnight awaits for the metropolitan sides in the Talent League Girls competition as remarkably all six sides are still in contention to make the finals. Oakleigh is all but set thanks to a six-point advantage, but from there, four realistic finalists are fighting for three spots in what is an intriguing last roun. […] The post State of Play: 2026 Talent League Girls (Metro) appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
WAFL League Player Focus: Benji van Rooyen (Claremont)
ALL-AUSTRALIAN ruckman Benji van Rooyen made the step up to WAFL League level over the weekend, joining elder brother Sam in Claremont’s top flight side. The competitive tall has made great strides this year, taking out All-Australian honours for WA before earning a senior berth back in club colours. van Rooyen took the field on […] The post WAFL League Player Focus: Benji van Rooyen (Claremont) appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
State Academy notes: 2026 SANFLW – Round 14
ROUND 14 of the 2026 SANFL Women’s season produced an outstanding final stanza for four of the eight sides, with the State Academy contingent continuing to build their draft stocks across the four games. We took note of how each of the Academy members performed in the latest round of action. All notes are the […] The post State Academy notes: 2026 SANFLW – Round 14 appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 SANFLW Player Focus: Emily Mableson (West Adelaide)
DESPITE a difficult final-round result for West Adelaide, Emily Mableson stood tall as the Bloods’ best afield in their 9.4 (58) to 1.8 (14) loss to South Adelaide. The top-age prospect worked tirelessly between midfield and defence, collecting 32 disposals, five clearances, five inside 50s and five rebound 50s in a complete all-ground performance. Mableson […] The post 2026 SANFLW Player Focus: Emily Mableson (West Adelaide) appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
