Footy coverage ramps back up over off-season
WITH the dust now settled on the 2024 AFL and AFLW Drafts and the year coming to a close in a few hours, Rookie Me Central sets its sights on 2025. There will be no shortage of content over the off-season as we build up to what promises to be a huge year. Throughout January […]
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Footy coverage ramps back up over off-season
WITH the dust now settled on the 2024 AFL and AFLW Drafts and the year coming to a close in a few hours, Rookie Me Central sets its sights on 2025. There will be no shortage of content over the off-season as we build up to what promises to be a huge year. Throughout January […] The post Footy coverage ramps back up over off-season appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Georgie’s going west after realising dream
EASTERN Ranges star Georgie Brisbane has got a big few months ahead of her, with a move to the other side of the country on the cards after being drafted by Fremantle in last week’s AFL Women’s Draft. But, despite how huge the move is for anyone of any age let alone an 18-year-old, Brisbane […] The post Georgie’s going west after realising dream appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Birds of a feather bring quartet to Adelaide
IT IS no secret that Adelaide has been looking to regenerate their list after a preliminary final appearance ended in heartbreak for the third consecutive year. With exceptional stars at the helm and young talent finding its feet, the Crows will look to go again in 2025. The club has regenerated its list through a […] The post Birds of a feather bring quartet to Adelaide appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2025 WAFL/W fixtures released as huge year awaits
A FULL complement of West Australian Football League (WAFL) Women’s sides, and a venture into double-digit night games for the men’s senior competition highlight the 2025 fixtures that were released on Friday. Perth will join the WAFL Women’s competition for the first time in 2025, coached by former AFLW player Jess Sedunary, with the Bombers […] The post 2025 WAFL/W fixtures released as huge year awaits appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
AFLW Draft: 25 to Watch in 2025
AS SEEN exclusively in the 2024 AFLW Draft Guide, Rookie Me Central published our 25 Players to Watch in 2025 as the attention turns to next year’s draft. The Gold Coast Suns Academy will be a key talking point next year with as many as half a dozen prospects in the top 30, while athletic […] The post AFLW Draft: 25 to Watch in 2025 appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Paterson excited for new challenges at Port Adelaide
WEST AUSTRALIAN midfielder Lily Paterson will move across the country to join Port Adelaide after being taken with their first pick of the 2024 AFLW Draft. The 18-year-old joins a number of Port Adelaide players who originated in Western Australia, such as Gemma Houghton, Abbey Dowrick and Jasmin Stewart. With players on the list having […] The post Paterson excited for new challenges at Port Adelaide appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Effects of the nationalisation of the AFLW Draft: a case study ft. GWS
THE 2024 AFL Women’s Draft was a historic one for the competition, with the first truly national draft taking place. With the way that the draft has been run in the past and the varying strengths of the various state competitions across the country, this change to a truly national draft has obviously some clubs […] The post Effects of the nationalisation of the AFLW Draft: a case study ft. GWS appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2024 AFLW Draft: Club-by-Club reviews
ANOTHER AFL Women’s Draft is in the books and over the past week, we have reviewed each of the 18 clubs to give an idea for fans into what to expect for next year. In this final article, we recap those articles, along with our overall draft recap, to close another chapter prior to focusing […] The post 2024 AFLW Draft: Club-by-Club reviews appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2024 AFLW Draft review: Western Bulldogs
FILLING out some key position needs at the 2024 AFLW Draft while picking a couple of Oakleigh Chargers premiership players proved to be the strategy for the Western Bulldogs. The Dogs managed to grab a much needed forward target to partner up with Kristie-Lee Weston-Turner, as well as an experienced ruck, and gut-running midfielder. > > […] The post 2024 AFLW Draft review: Western Bulldogs appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
