2026 Talent League Girls PF notes: Oakleigh Chargers vs. Murray Bushrangers
OAKLEIGH Chargers had to work for it, but got the job done against a gallant Murray Bushrangers in the Talent League Girls Preliminary Final, holding on despite a late flurry to get up by 11 points. The Chargers won 7.7 (49) to 5.8 (38), and looked comfortable when 24 points up midway through the final […] The post 2026 Talent League Girls PF notes: Oakleigh Chargers vs. Murray Bushrangers appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 TLG Player Focus: Evie Henley (Murray Bushrangers)
MURRAY Bushrangers’ season came to an end at the hands of Oakleigh Chargers in Saturday’s Preliminary Final at Shepley Oval, the top-ranked Metro side proving too strong in a 7.7 (49) to 5.8 (38) win to book a Grand Final berth. The Bushrangers did not go quietly, and a huge part of that resistance was […] The post 2026 TLG Player Focus: Evie Henley (Murray Bushrangers) appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 CTLG Team Review: Tasmania Devils
TASMANIA Devils had a really strong trio at the top of the talent pool this year, and while they missed games due to national championships duties, still showed their stuff when available. Boasting the pick one favourite for 2027, the Devils also have a number of other developable talents who finished their bottom-age seasons. SEASON […] The post 2026 CTLG Team Review: Tasmania Devils appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: Ranges keep flag defence alive
EASTERN Ranges have kept their premiership defence alive with a 16-point win over Oakleigh in Sunday’s quarter-final clash at Mars Stadium. The victors took control during the middle part of the game, building a five-point lead to half time and building on it with their rampant third term run. Bottom-age star Baxter Sruk was best […] The post Scouting Notes: Ranges keep flag defence alive appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
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.
