2026 Talent League Girls Grand Final preview: Oakleigh Chargers vs. Dandenong Stingrays
AN UNBEATEN season has earned Dandenong Stingrays their shot at a maiden Talent League Girls premiership, but it comes against a grand final-hardened side that has already won three flags. Oakleigh Chargers arrive at Whitten Oval as the top-ranked metropolitan team with six Draft Combine invitees, a pick one contender in attack and a fortnight […] The post 2026 Talent League Girls Grand Final preview: Oakleigh Chargers vs. Dandenong Stingrays appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 VFLW Grand Final preview: Williamstown vs. North Melbourne Werribee
A COMPETITION that has never produced a three-peat meets a club that has never produced a premiership. Williamstown makes its first VFL Women’s Grand Final appearance after topping the ladder, while North Melbourne Werribee chases an unprecedented third consecutive flag. The Seagulls hold the minor premiership, the league’s best and fairest, its leading goalkicker and […] The post 2026 VFLW Grand Final preview: Williamstown vs. North Melbourne Werribee appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Power prepared to express themselves in big dance
FOOTBALL is often about expression, and for Gippsland Power, that remains the case as the club chases its second-ever premiership on Saturday. In a largely results-based sport, success in the upcoming Grand Final takes on a slightly different meaning according to Regional Talent Lead Scott McDougal. “For us it’s just the boys being able to […] The post Power prepared to express themselves in big dance appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
PREVIEW | North Shore and Sydney University collide in AFL Sydney Women’s Grand Final
THE 2026 AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division season concludes with reigning premiers North Shore Bombers hosting Sydney University in Saturday’s Grand Final, a rematch of last year’s decider at Blacktown International Sportspark. AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division GRAND FINAL FIXTURE: North Shore Bombers vs. Sydney University | Grand Final | Saturday September 19, 1:50pm @ […] The post PREVIEW | North Shore and Sydney University collide in AFL Sydney Women’s Grand Final appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Confident Stingrays crop ready for a shot at glory
DANDENONG Stingrays are preparing for a crack at the region’s second Talent League premiership on Saturday, when they meet neighbours Gippsland Power in the 2026 decider at Whitten Oval. From a long way out, head coach Nick Cox says the playing group and their coaches have been confident of success. “It’s easy to say it […] The post Confident Stingrays crop ready for a shot at glory appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 Talent League Team of the Year revealed
THE AFL has revealed the 2026 Talent League Team of the Year, featuring prospects from nine of the 13 Victorian and Tasmanian regions. Western was the most represented club with a contribution of five Jets to the 24-player team, including the competition’s leading goalkicker Khaled El Souki. > > MORE: 2026 Talent League Girls TOTY Team […] The post 2026 Talent League Team of the Year revealed appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 Talent League Girls Team of the Year
FEATURING all 13 regions, the AFL announced the 2026 Talent League Girls Team of the Year yesterday. The Team of the Year takes into consideration a player’s entire season, including performances through the Talent League, AFL National Championships, VFLW matches and any other matches through the talent pathway such as the National Academy showcase games. […] The post 2026 Talent League Girls Team of the Year appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: South ends Claremont’s Colts stronghold
SOUTH Fremantle has ended Claremont’s run of three-straight WAFL Colts premierships with a 27-point win in Sunday’s preliminary final at Revo Fitness Stadium. The Bulldogs saluted in the often spiteful contest to set up a Fremantle Derby in the decider, slated for 4:40pm on Sunday at Optus Stadium. Having skipped out to an early lead, […] The post Scouting Notes: South ends Claremont’s Colts stronghold appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: 2026 National Futures Girls
NEXT year’s AFLW Draft class put on a fitting showcase match that resulted in Team McKenzie getting up by seven points over Team Fleming at Windy Hill on Sunday. With a stack of talent across both sides, we took a look at some of the players who impressed on the representative stage. TEAM FLEMING: #1 […] The post Scouting Notes: 2026 National Futures Girls appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 CTLG Team Review: Murray Bushrangers
MURRAY Bushrangers made a preliminary final for the second Talent League Girls season in a row off the back of a solid 2026 campaign. The Bushrangers finished third in the Country Conference, but stepped up during the finals series to push Oakleigh Chargers all the way in the penultimate weekend. SEASON 2026 SNAPSHOT Played: 14Won: […] The post 2026 CTLG Team Review: Murray Bushrangers appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
