Squad Depth: South Australian bottom-agers go big
WITH two rounds of National Championships action in the books, state squad members continue to press for representative selection back at club level. Both South and Western Australia were in action over the weekend, leaving plenty of budding prospects to show why they should get a chance on the big stage. South Australia’s winning team […] The post Squad Depth: South Australian bottom-agers go big appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: Power surges to thumping win over Pioneers
GIPPSLAND Power flexed their muscle in a dominant 118-point win over Bendigo in Bundoora on Sunday, lifting them into fourth place with a second win on the bounce. The floodgates opened after a steady first term, as Gippsland piled on 15 goals across the middle quarters while restricting Bendigo to just one per period. The […] The post Scouting Notes: Power surges to thumping win over Pioneers appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 Talent League Girls R12 notes: Dandenong Stingrays vs. Geelong Falcons
DANDENONG Stingrays’ incredible unbeaten season rolled on with a host of Vic Country representatives filtering back to the Stingrays and Geelong Falcons for Round 12 of the Talent League Girls competition. The Stingrays easily took home hte four points, booting five unanswered goals in the third term to storm to a 12.9 (81) to 3.5 […] The post 2026 Talent League Girls R12 notes: Dandenong Stingrays vs. Geelong Falcons appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 AFLW U18s: Round 2 Team of the Week
A HARD-FOUGHT second round of the AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships served up just two matches, but plenty of standout performances, with South Australia’s nine-point win over the Allies and Vic Metro’s 26-point comeback against Western Australia shaping our Round 2 Team of the Week. The Croweaters lead the way with seven representatives, with Vic […] The post 2026 AFLW U18s: Round 2 Team of the Week appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
AFLW Draft Player Focus: Ava Bilyk (Geelong Falcons)
GEELONG Falcons captain and highly-touted 2026 AFLW Draft prospect Ava Bilyk continues to prove why she is considered one of the premier talents in her class. Despite the Falcons suffering a heavy 12.9 (81) to 3.5 (23) defeat at the hands of the Dandenong Stingrays at Shepley Oval in Round 12 of the Talent League […] The post AFLW Draft Player Focus: Ava Bilyk (Geelong Falcons) appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Sophia Green
FORMER Murray Bushrangers talent now lining up for Oakleigh Chargers, Sophia Green moved back to Victoria after two years at boarding school in New South Wales, shifting from Vic Country to Vic Metro in the process. The 170cm defender/midfielder offers drive and versatility across half-back and the midfield, and is also a father-daughter prospect tied […] The post 2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Sophia Green appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: 2026 AFLW U18s – South Australia vs. Allies
SOUTH Australia notched up a second consecutive win at the 2026 AFLW Under 18 Championships, defeating the Allies by nine points, 5.7 (37) to 3.10 (28). In a tough battle for most of the day, the two goals to nil third term separated the sides, with both teams having an even contribution across the board. […] The post Scouting Notes: 2026 AFLW U18s – South Australia vs. Allies appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: Country crew dominates in Stingrays win
A HANDFUL of Vic Country representatives have starred in Dandenong Stingrays’ 59-point win over Geelong Falcons on Saturday. The home side led their Round 14 clash at every break and kicked away with seven unanswered goals after half time at Shepley Oval. It was the Stingrays’ second win over Geelong this season after saluting to […] The post Scouting Notes: Country crew dominates in Stingrays win appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: Rebels get it done in dour conditions
GWV REBELS snapped a two-game losing streak in style, getting the better of Murray Bushrangers in typically stifling Craigieburn conditions on Saturday. The Rebels did most of their damage after half time, kicking six goals to one to run out comfortable 49-point victors. It was no surprise to see Rebels captain and first round prospect […] The post Scouting Notes: Rebels get it done in dour conditions appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 WAFLW Round 12 wrap: Records smashed in massive performances
A RIDICULOUS 30-disposal and six-goal game was perhaps the only way another disposal record-breaking effort could be overshadowed as arguably the two best players in the WAFLW had games to remember in their respective side’s huge victories. Perth co-captain Isabella Shannon dropped a mind-boggling 30 disposals, five marks, five inside 50s and six goals in […] The post 2026 WAFLW Round 12 wrap: Records smashed in massive performances appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
