2026 AFL Mid-Season Draft: Key info, draft order & top prospects
THE 2026 AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft is set to take place on Tuesday night, with Essendon holding the keys to pick one. With 12 clubs taking up the option to open up list spots, the final draft order has been locked in with a maximum of 19 selections to be made. Collingwood, Melbourne, and Port […] The post 2026 AFL Mid-Season Draft: Key info, draft order & top prospects appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Queensland confirms 2026 AFLW U18s squad
QUEENSLAND has named a stacked lineup for the 2026 AFLW Under 18 Championships that includes players from across four different birth years. Already boasting a host of top-age National Academy members, the Maroons have included some over-agers, bottom-agers and even a few double bottom-agers who are coming off the National Development Championships. While having both […] The post Queensland confirms 2026 AFLW U18s squad appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: Knights slay Dragons to stay unbeaten
NORTHERN Knights have extended their unbeaten start to the Talent League season to eight games after kicking away to a 62-point win over Sandringham on Saturday. Atop a muddy Preston City Oval, the Knights caught fire with 10-straight goals across a 35-minute purple patch during the second half. Both sides were without many of their […] The post Scouting Notes: Knights slay Dragons to stay unbeaten appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 SANFLW R5 wrap: Panthers put on a clinic to dismantle Bloods
A DEVASTATING nine-goal blitz across the first three and a bit quarters saw South Adelaide cruise to a commanding 61-point victory over West Adelaide, 10.8 (68) to 1.1 (7) at Magain Stadium on Saturday morning. The Panthers were the dominant team from the opening bounce, controlling both territory and the inside 50 count emphatically. It […] The post 2026 SANFLW R5 wrap: Panthers put on a clinic to dismantle Bloods appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
VFLW R2 wrap: Pies pip Zebras amongst trio of thrillers
COLLINGWOOD survived a nail-biting contest against Sandringham Zebras on a day where the black and white saluted one of its best in the AFL men’s competition, defeating the home side by a single point, 3.9 (27) to 3.8 (26). There were a number of ex-Zebras now in black and white including Abbey Tregellis (14 disposals, […] The post VFLW R2 wrap: Pies pip Zebras amongst trio of thrillers appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 Talent League Girls R7 notes: Calder Cannons vs. Northern Territory
NORTHERN Territory had a busy long weekend travelling to Victoria, winning two from two across Thursday and Sunday at Highgate Recreation Reserve in the Talent League Girls competition. Our first of two scouting notes on their matches centre around the impressive victory over the Calder Cannons under lights, 9.7 (61) to 2.4 (16). While the […] The post 2026 Talent League Girls R7 notes: Calder Cannons vs. Northern Territory appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Maddie Campbell
NORTH Queenslander Maddie Campbell was spotted early by the Suns Academy as a prestigious talent in Cairns, and uprooting her life to move to the Gold Coast, the top-age midfielder/forward is hoping it pays dividends. Her dedication to her craft is undoubted, and while the ultimate goal is something in the background, Campbell is taking […] The post 2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Maddie Campbell appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
PREVIEW | Sydney action returns as young guns filter back
FOLLOWING a league-wide bye, the AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division returns tomorrow for Round 7 of the 2026 season. The various Swans and Giants-tied Academy players will filter back to their respective teams over the coming weeks before the national championships, providing sides with a much needed youth boost. While ladder leaders UNSW-ES Bulldogs have […] The post PREVIEW | Sydney action returns as young guns filter back appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
PREVIEW | 2026 SANFLW: Round 5
THE SANFLW League returns from its bye with a full slate on Saturday, and with the competition’s picture sharpening by the week, Round 5 – which is off First Nations Round – promises to deliver. Woodville-West Torrens sit atop the ladder as the only undefeated side after a dominant opening month, while Norwood’s resurgent start […] The post PREVIEW | 2026 SANFLW: Round 5 appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: Clutch Collins cuts the Power
COOPER Collins‘ last gasp goal has delivered the Suns Academy a sensational four-point victory over Gippsland Power in Bundoora on Sunday. Trailing by eight points with just three minutes left to play, the visitors found a way to conjure two late majors and finish their Talent League stint with a third win. In what was […] The post Scouting Notes: Clutch Collins cuts the Power appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
