PROFILED | 2025 Vic Metro Summer Hub Squad
THE VIC Metro Under 18 summer squad has now completed its two training camps, with the 23 selected players convening at Deakin University in Waurn Ponds most recently. Under coach Lauren Morecroft, the Big V will be looking for back-to-back championships in 2025. We profile each member of the squad. >> ANNOUNCEMENT: 2025 Victorian summer […]
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AFLW Draft Q&A: Macy Fair (Subiaco)
TALENTED athlete Macy Fair has done the hard yards to chase her AFL Women’s dream. Named as a train-on for the West Australian state squad last season, the top-ager is ready to make an impact since being included in the 2024-25 summer squad. We spoke to the Subiaco AFLW Draft prospect – who is hoping […] The post AFLW Draft Q&A: Macy Fair (Subiaco) appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Waratah eyes double chance after finals lock
A MASSIVE win over their nearest rival on the Northern Territory Football League (NTFL) ladder not only officially secured Waratah’s place in the finals series with three rounds to go, but kept the ‘Tahs in the hunt for a double chance. In one of a couple of huge thrashings across Round 15, Waratah piled on […] The post Waratah eyes double chance after finals lock appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Verbrugge focused on “loving the game” again
RETURNING to WAFL Women’s level after starring down south for Donnybrook, East Perth’s Jess Verbrugge is looking forward to her second year back at the top flight in Western Australia. The former South Fremantle junior who played four games for the Bulldogs back in 2022 and went through the Under 18s talent pathway, returned after […] The post Verbrugge focused on “loving the game” again appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
PROFILED | 2025 Vic Metro Summer Hub Squad
THE VIC Metro Under 18 summer squad has now completed its two training camps, with the 23 selected players convening at Deakin University in Waurn Ponds most recently. Under coach Lauren Morecroft, the Big V will be looking for back-to-back championships in 2025. We profile each member of the squad. > > ANNOUNCEMENT: 2025 Victorian summer […] The post PROFILED | 2025 Vic Metro Summer Hub Squad appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
PROFILED | 2025 Vic Country Girls Hub
A NEW season of Coates Talent League Girls football is less than two months away, and in readiness for the year, we profile the players in the Victorian hubs. Up first is the Vic Country hub, followed by the Vic Metro hub tomorrow. TOP-AGERS: Matilda Argus (Dandenong Stingrays)Midfielder | 166cm | 06/01/2007 After getting a […] The post PROFILED | 2025 Vic Country Girls Hub appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
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.
