Preseason Q&A: Wes Walley (Subiaco)
SUBIACO forward Wes Walley has both a name and play style that are easy to spot. The 17-year-old’s talent was recognised by the West Australian State Academy, and having played in last year’s Under 17 Futures showcase, he went on to be selected in the National Academy for 2025. The Warwick-Greenwood junior is part of […]
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Crane learns “resilience”, prepares for return
WEST Australian talent Olivia Crane found out the hard way the importance of resilience when it comes to football, when the top-age AFLW Draft prospect tore her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in a practice match just under 12 months ago. The Subiaco prospect spent the year learning more about what goes on behind the scenes […] The post Crane learns “resilience”, prepares for return appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Top 10s | 2025 Preseason Testing – Western Australia
11 PLAYERS achieved top 10 results across multiple events at the recent WAFL Colts preseason testing combine. Among them were four state summer squad members. Athletes from all nine clubs converged on the Gold Netball Centre to see how they stack up athletically ahead of season proper. > > SCROLL for all top 10 results Arguably the […] The post Top 10s | 2025 Preseason Testing – Western Australia appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Preseason Q&A: Toby Whan (South Fremantle)
SOUTH Fremantle’s Toby Whan is one of Western Australia’s most eye-catching draft prospects in 2025, credit to a pair of standout traits. The midfielder is a well renowned runner and possesses a booming left boot – attributes which can break the play open and hurt the opposition when combined. Whan recently achieved his second-straight top […] The post Preseason Q&A: Toby Whan (South Fremantle) appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Top 10s | 2025 Girls Preseason Testing – Western Australia
THE FIRST of the AFLW Draft Preseason State Testing events is done and dusted with Western Australia’s young stars put to the test earlier this month at the Gold Netball Centre. Among the top performers were Claremont’s Ella Gilbey and Swan Districts’ Indiana West who finished among the top few in each of the running […] The post Top 10s | 2025 Girls Preseason Testing – Western Australia appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Nightcliff secures NTFLW double chance
NIGHTCLIFF will take part in another Northern Territory Football League (NTFL) Women’s finals series after securing its spot with a mammoth Round 15 win. The Tigers defeated Southern Districts by 16 goals at Norbuilt Oval on Saturday, kicking 16.9 (105) to 1.3 (9). The third placed Tigers officially moved 16 points clear of fifth and […] The post Nightcliff secures NTFLW double chance appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
AFLW Draft Q&A: Ella Gilbey (Claremont)
ATHLETIC top-ager Ella Gilbey is focusing on having an injury-free season and playing some consistent football in 2025, with the West Australian talent impressing once again at the recent WAFLW Preseason Testing event. Gilbey has largely played for Claremont through the Rogers Cup over the last few seasons, cracking in for her League debut in […] The post AFLW Draft Q&A: Ella Gilbey (Claremont) appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Preseason Q&A: Cody Curtin (Claremont)
TALL Claremont utility Cody Curtin is looking to follow in the footsteps of big brother Dan, of Adelaide Crows fame, who he says has been the biggest influence on his footy career to date. The younger sibling possesses similar versatility in that he can play at either end of the ground as a competitive aerial […] The post Preseason Q&A: Cody Curtin (Claremont) appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Preseason Q&A: Fred Rodriguez (South Fremantle)
SOUTH Fremantle midfielder Fred Rodriguez burst onto the scene last year as one of Western Australia’s top draft prospects for 2025. The dual-footed, inside-outside on-baller is a balanced player who has spent time training with Fremantle this preseason as part of the AFL Academy program. A Dockers supporter, Rodriguez played all four games for WA […] The post Preseason Q&A: Fred Rodriguez (South Fremantle) appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Buffs break duck, Bombers keep touch with top two
DARWIN Buffaloes have recorded their first win of the 2024/25 NTFL season after defeating Wanderers by 27 points at TIO Stadium on Saturday evening. The Buffs burst ahead with three unanswered goals in the second term and restricted the Muk Muks to 3.10 to take home their first set of four points. > > SCROLL to […] The post Buffs break duck, Bombers keep touch with top two appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
