Up the Grades: York gallant in Peel League loss
WEST Australian small forward William York continues to make a name for himself at League level with the 172cm top-ager producing another strong performance for Peel Thunder. He collected 15 disposals, six marks and five inside 50s, while laying four tackles and finishing with the solitary behind as the Thunder went down to East Perth […]
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Scouting Notes: Double Blues survive scare in epic
STURT has held on gamely against a fast-finishing South Adelaide in one of the most incredible first-against-late battles for Round 7 of the SANFL Under 18s competition. The Double Blues lead by 21 points at quarter time and 22 points at the final break, and even 20 points with six minutes on the clock before […] The post Scouting Notes: Double Blues survive scare in epic appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
AFLW Draft Q&A: Macy Philpott
FROM doing cartwheels around the field having fun with an opponent to hoping to crack into South Australia’s state side, top-age Rooster Macy Philpott has enjoyed her journey through football. The North Adelaide prospect is a tall, developing talent who is yet to crack through for a League game but has set that as one […] The post AFLW Draft Q&A: Macy Philpott appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
AFLW Draft Q&A: Maya Louvel-Finn
EAST Fremantle top-age defender Maya Louvel-Finn has had a rollercoaster journey leading up to 2025, with plenty of highs and lows since crossing to football as a relative latecomer to the game. She has established herself in the Sharks’ back five this season and looms as a quality draft smokey with the form she is […] The post AFLW Draft Q&A: Maya Louvel-Finn appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2025 AFLW Draft | Five mature-age prospects
AS THE AFL Women’s preseason fast approaches and the opening match set for August 14, clubs are taking stock of their lists to ensure a full bill of health for the upcoming season. In the past couple of weeks, players such as Poppy Stockwell (Fremantle), Maddison Torpey (Carlton), Tessa Boyd (North Melbourne) and Maggie MacLachlan […] The post 2025 AFLW Draft | Five mature-age prospects appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Up the Grades: York gallant in Peel League loss
WEST Australian small forward William York continues to make a name for himself at League level with the 172cm top-ager producing another strong performance for Peel Thunder. He collected 15 disposals, six marks and five inside 50s, while laying four tackles and finishing with the solitary behind as the Thunder went down to East Perth […] The post Up the Grades: York gallant in Peel League loss appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2025 CTLG RMC MEDAL | Forward rises among top-age contingent
OAKLEIGH Chargers goalkicking machine Bailee Martin is one of only two bottom-agers in the top 10 of our Rookie Me Central Medal count. Having only played three games due to Oakleigh’s bye in Round 3, Martin has polled two best on grounds (for nine and seven goals respectively, as well as a three-vote game for […] The post 2025 CTLG RMC MEDAL | Forward rises among top-age contingent appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2025 VFLW Player Focus: Isla Baldwin (Box Hill)
CLASSY Box Hill midfielder Isla Baldwin delivered a composed and hard-working performance in her side’s commanding win over Casey in Round 3 of the VFLW. Baldwin stood out with her sharp positioning, tireless running, and composure under pressure, showing a real maturity to her game. > > Three Players, One Dream: Isla Baldwin Her ability to […] The post 2025 VFLW Player Focus: Isla Baldwin (Box Hill) appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: 2025 Coates Talent League Girls – Round 4
ANOTHER busy weekend in the Coates Talent League Girls competition saw three of the four Northern Academies salute again, while Eastern Ranges and Oakleigh Chargers continued on their merry ways. We took note of just some of the players who caught the eye over the weekend, with all notes the opinion of the individual author. […] The post Scouting Notes: 2025 Coates Talent League Girls – Round 4 appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
AFLW Draft Q&A: Josie Bamford
EASTERN RANGES tall Josephine Bamford is one of the top rucks in the Coates Talent League Girls competition, having already represented Vic Metro at a bottom-age level, and consistently putting up high hitout numbers. In 2025, Bamford has spent more time forward and hit the scoreboard with three goals in a big win over Western […] The post AFLW Draft Q&A: Josie Bamford appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
