Scouting Notes: Stingrays kick away late in Rebels raid
DANDENONG Stingrays have kicked away to a 31-point win over Greater Western Victoria (GWV) in their quarter-final clash at Mars Stadium on Sunday. Fresh off a Wildcard Round bye, the Stingrays ran out the game strongly with seven goals to one in the final term to overcome a three-quarter time deficit. In what was a […] The post Scouting Notes: Stingrays kick away late in Rebels raid appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 Talent League Girls PF notes: Dandenong Stingrays vs. Eastern Ranges
A GRAND final rematch that lived up to all expectations, unbeaten Dandenong Stingrays sought revenge on reigning premiers Eastern Ranges by coming away with an impressive 21-point win at Shepley Oval. The Stingrays advanced through to the grand final in just under a fortnight’s time thanks to a blistering 4.4 to 0.2 first term, leading […] The post 2026 Talent League Girls PF notes: Dandenong Stingrays vs. Eastern Ranges appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 CTLG Team Review: Geelong Falcons
HEADLINED by a couple of stars, Geelong Falcons showed how good they could be with a full squad available. The Falcons reached the finals series and very nearly caused the upset of the year against the unbeaten Dandenong Stingrays before falling agonisingly short of the win. The Falcons pushed the ladder leaders all the way, […] The post 2026 CTLG Team Review: Geelong Falcons appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
VFLW Finals wrap: Pies dash Dogs’ dream as Port pips Blues
COLLINGWOOD is set for another grand final rematch with North Melbourne Werribee after surviving an epic thriller against the Western Bulldogs in the VFL Women’s Elimination Final. The Magpies secured their place in the preliminary stage with the narrowest of wins, joined in the penultimate round by Port Melbourne who rolled fourth placed Carlton to […] The post VFLW Finals wrap: Pies dash Dogs’ dream as Port pips Blues appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Purple Patch: Magic Marsh turns it on in stunning first term
WITH a Talent League Girls Grand Final spot up for grabs, Dandenong Stingrays’ top-ager Scarlett Marsh produced one of the most impact-per-possession quarters in the hottest of heats to provide her team with a blistering start in Saturday’s preliminary final. The Stingrays booted 4.4 (28) to 0.2 (2) in the opening quarter against the Eastern […] The post Purple Patch: Magic Marsh turns it on in stunning first term appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: Gippsland gets the better of Devils
GIPPSLAND Power have progressed to the Talent League’s final four after defeating Tasmania by 38 points in their quarter-final matchup at Preston City Oval. After a high-octane start from both sides, the Power began to take their chances and the ascendancy in what ended up being a comfortable victory. The Power’s forward firepower showed out […] The post Scouting Notes: Gippsland gets the better of Devils appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
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.
