2026 QAFLW Grand Final preview: Southport vs. Bond University
THE 2026 QAFL Women’s premiership comes down to a rematch of the competition’s most recent dynasty-defining decider, with Southport chasing an unprecedented three-peat and Bond University out to avenge its 2024 Grand Final defeat. The Sharks claimed their maiden flag with a 35-point win over the Bull Sharks in the 2024 decider, then went back-to-back […] The post 2026 QAFLW Grand Final preview: Southport vs. Bond University appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
PREVIEW | AFL Sydney heavyweights to clash across huge semi-finals
THE AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division finals series moves into week two with two contests that look near-impossible to split, headlined by a Second Semi-Final rematch between minor premiers Manly Warringah Wolves and reigning premiers North Shore Bombers. AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division FINALS WEEK 2 FIXTURE: Manly Warringah Wolves vs. North Shore Bombers | […] The post PREVIEW | AFL Sydney heavyweights to clash across huge semi-finals appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: Ruthless Bays book Grand Final spot
GLENELG has booked its place in the AAMI Talent League Grand Final with a stylish 39-point win over Central District in Saturday’s qualifying final. The Bays built their victory on the back of a ruthlessly efficient opening quarter, booting eight straight goals to snatch the early ascendancy. They nailed home their advantage with a further […] The post Scouting Notes: Ruthless Bays book Grand Final spot appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: Beams’ bag helps kick Devils into finals
TASMANIA Devils have roared into the Talent League quarter-finals after a 36-point Wildcard Round win over Bendigo at KGV Oval. The hosts overcame a slow opening quarter to pile on five goals in each of the remaining terms and run out relatively comfortable victors. Bottom-age star Jake Beams bagged five goals for the winners in […] The post Scouting Notes: Beams’ bag helps kick Devils into finals appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Three venues across two days host Talent League finals
PRESTON, Ballarat and Dandenong will all play host to double-headers across the weekend as the Talent League finals continue. The Talent League Girls post-season will roll on after the quarter finals last week, with a pair of preliminary finals to decide who will take their place in the 2026 Grand Final. For the boys, the […] The post Three venues across two days host Talent League finals appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 CTLG Team Review: Sandringham Dragons
INJURIES put a stop to Sandringham Dragons’ season before it got going, losing a host of players for extended periods of time, including one of their most exciting top-age prospects in Chloe Williams to an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury dating back to last year. When she and the likes of Claudia Kogler returned for […] The post 2026 CTLG Team Review: Sandringham Dragons appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Talent League Girls QF notes: Tasmania Devils vs. Murray Bushrangers
MURRAY Bushrangers has made back-to-back preliminary finals after knocking off second seeded Country side Tasmania Devils on the Apple Isle by four points. In a nail-biting contest, the Bushrangers booted four goals to one in the second half – and six goals to two after quarter time – to secure the 6.3 (39) to 5.5 […] The post Talent League Girls QF notes: Tasmania Devils vs. Murray Bushrangers appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: Fast-starting Dragons capitalise on Cannons’ misfire
SANDRINGHAM Dragons’ quest to make a fifth-straight Talent League decider remains alive after knocking off the higher-ranked Calder Cannons in Wildcard Round. A fast start saw the Dragons pile on six goals to one in the opening term, setting up the 48-point win at Preston City Oval on Saturday. The Dragons capitalised on Calder’s early […] The post Scouting Notes: Fast-starting Dragons capitalise on Cannons’ misfire appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: Oakleigh charges into finals with Wildcard win
OAKLEIGH Chargers have advanced to the Talent League quarter-finals via a stunning Wildcard Round win over Western Jets on Sunday. The lower-ranked side comprehensively beat their much fancied opponents after leading all day, saluting to the tune of 69 points at Preston City Oval. Despite owning a greater amount of possession, the Jets struggled to […] The post Scouting Notes: Oakleigh charges into finals with Wildcard win appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division Player Focus: Evie Bowie (Sydney University)
SYDNEY University kept its 2026 finals campaign alive in clinical fashion, tightening the screws on the UTS Bats for a 48-point AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division Elimination Final win, 7.9 (51) to 0.3 (3), at Blacktown International Sportspark on Sunday. Named best afield in that victory was top-age draft hope Evie Bowie, who finished with […] The post AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division Player Focus: Evie Bowie (Sydney University) appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
