Scouting Notes: Sandringham sends Northern out in straight sets
FOR THE second week running, minor premiers Northern Knights have suffered defeat via the final kick of the game to be bundled out of the Talent League flag race in straight sets. This time out, Sandringham Dragons star Albert MacGowan sunk a clutch set shot right on the final siren to clinch a thrilling victory. […] The post Scouting Notes: Sandringham sends Northern out in straight sets appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 CTLG Team Review: Northern Knights
AFTER a rocky start to the season, Northern Knights’ younger cohort joined the fight and the metropolitan side strung together a host of Talent League Girls victories. The Knights remained in finals contention right up until the penultimate round when they went down to Eastern Ranges, finishing just outside the post-season spots. SEASON 2026 SNAPSHOT […] The post 2026 CTLG Team Review: Northern Knights appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Bull Sharks end Southport’s three-peat bid in QAFLW boilover
BOND University has stunned back-to-back premier Southport to claim the 2026 QAFL Women’s flag, running out 6.4 (40) to 3.4 (22) winners at Brighton Homes Arena on Sunday and denying the Sharks an unprecedented three-peat. Shannon Nolan was imperious throughout, collecting 26 disposals, nine tackles and six clearances to claim the Best on Ground Medal, […] The post Bull Sharks end Southport’s three-peat bid in QAFLW boilover appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
AFL Sydney Finals wrap: Bombers survive extra-time epic as Students snatch classic
DEFENCE, defence and defence – with a healthy dose of wind – defined a see-sawing weekend of AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division semi-final football at Blacktown International Sportspark, with reigning premiers North Shore Bombers needing extra time to see off Manly Warringah Wolves, before Sydney University snatched a one-point classic over UNSW-ES Bulldogs a day […] The post AFL Sydney Finals wrap: Bombers survive extra-time epic as Students snatch classic appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
PREVIEW | 2026 TLG Preliminary Final: Oakleigh vs. Murray
OAKLEIGH Chargers were humbled by 57 points against Eastern Ranges in Round 21, but the top-ranked metropolitan side responded in the perfect fashion, storming past Western Jets by 60 points in the quarter final to book this preliminary final. Murray Bushrangers took the harder road, grinding out a four-point win over Tasmania Devils on the […] The post PREVIEW | 2026 TLG Preliminary Final: Oakleigh vs. Murray appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
PREVIEW | 2026 TLG Preliminary Final: Dandenong vs. Eastern
DANDENONG Stingrays have not lost a game all season, but Eastern Ranges arrives at Shepley Oval as the competition’s benchmark side over the past two years and will fancy its chances of ending that run at the worst possible time for the ladder leaders. The Stingrays needed a five-point win over Geelong Falcons to survive […] The post PREVIEW | 2026 TLG Preliminary Final: Dandenong vs. Eastern appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 QAFLW Grand Final preview: Southport vs. Bond University
THE 2026 QAFL Women’s premiership comes down to a rematch of the competition’s most recent dynasty-defining decider, with Southport chasing an unprecedented three-peat and Bond University out to avenge its 2024 Grand Final defeat. The Sharks claimed their maiden flag with a 35-point win over the Bull Sharks in the 2024 decider, then went back-to-back […] The post 2026 QAFLW Grand Final preview: Southport vs. Bond University appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
PREVIEW | AFL Sydney heavyweights to clash across huge semi-finals
THE AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division finals series moves into week two with two contests that look near-impossible to split, headlined by a Second Semi-Final rematch between minor premiers Manly Warringah Wolves and reigning premiers North Shore Bombers. AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division FINALS WEEK 2 FIXTURE: Manly Warringah Wolves vs. North Shore Bombers | […] The post PREVIEW | AFL Sydney heavyweights to clash across huge semi-finals appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: Ruthless Bays book Grand Final spot
GLENELG has booked its place in the AAMI Talent League Grand Final with a stylish 39-point win over Central District in Saturday’s qualifying final. The Bays built their victory on the back of a ruthlessly efficient opening quarter, booting eight straight goals to snatch the early ascendancy. They nailed home their advantage with a further […] The post Scouting Notes: Ruthless Bays book Grand Final spot appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: Beams’ bag helps kick Devils into finals
TASMANIA Devils have roared into the Talent League quarter-finals after a 36-point Wildcard Round win over Bendigo at KGV Oval. The hosts overcame a slow opening quarter to pile on five goals in each of the remaining terms and run out relatively comfortable victors. Bottom-age star Jake Beams bagged five goals for the winners in […] The post Scouting Notes: Beams’ bag helps kick Devils into finals appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
