Finals beckon for rampant Roosters
BARRING a complete disaster in the last three rounds, last year’s wooden spooners North Adelaide will play SANFL Women’s finals this year, marking an incredible turnaround for their wooden spoon season of 2024. Despite losing a host of experience over the off-season, the Roosters, lead by new coach Kelly Barltrop have posted seven wins from […]
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PREVIEW | 2025 WAFLW – Round 11: Friday
ANOTHER Friday night battle takes place out west as the WAFL Women’s sides lose their State Academy members for the the Sandgropers’ trial match with Claremont. Kicking off the round is a battle between unbeaten Subiaco and last year’s grand finalists East Fremantle who is trying to find its form to reach another finals series. The post PREVIEW | 2025 WAFLW – Round 11: Friday appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Player Focus: Jacob Farrow (Western Australia)
RECENTLY drawing lofty comparisons to Fremantle’s Hayden Young, West Perth utility Jacob Farrow is a prospect primed to explode. The powerful 188cm midfielder/defender has plenty of comparable traits; from his size and power, to penetrative left foot kicking and sound aerial ability. Farrow was part of Western Australia’s midfield in a thrilling final-minute win over […] The post Player Focus: Jacob Farrow (Western Australia) appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
The Next 10: June 2025 Power Rankings
WITH 20 prospects brought to the fore in our June Power Rankings, plenty of questions flooded in about those who missed out. From players who dropped out of our May rankings, to strong National Championships performers and club-tied talent, we highlight the next 10 on our list. > > TOP 20: June 2025 Power Rankings Lachlan […] The post The Next 10: June 2025 Power Rankings appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Rising Stocks: Budding Blues, speedy smalls impress
A PAIR of National Championships fixtures over the weekend shed further light on how this year’s draft crop is shaping up. Among the players to impress were two tied to Carlton; father-son hopeful Harry Dean, and Next Generation Academy (NGA) member Jack Ison – despite both playing in losing sides. West Australian match-winner Hudson Walker […] The post Rising Stocks: Budding Blues, speedy smalls impress appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2025 CTLG review: Suns Academy
GOLD Coast Suns Academy has a stacked list of draft prospects for 2025, though many of them either missed some of, or the entirety of the Coates Talent League Girls season, giving chances to others to stand up in their absence. The review only includes those who played in the tournament, and while she featured […] The post 2025 CTLG review: Suns Academy appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Western Australia names 2025 AFLW U18s squad
WESTERN Australia has locked in a squad of 32 players for the upcoming AFL Women’s Under 18 National Championships with a number of fresh faces included in the Sandgropers’ squad. Among the inclusions are over-ager Zoe Keley who returns to the state squad having represented WA at last year’s national championships, and Perth pair, Mel […] The post Western Australia names 2025 AFLW U18s squad appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
State Academy notes: 2025 SANFLW – Round 11
DESPITE a host of State Academy members missing from Round 11 of the SANFL Women’s competition, there were still plenty of players who impressed. Youngsters stepped up and others took on new roles ahead of a league-wide bye. We took note of how each of the State Academy members performed. > > ROUND 11: Match of […] The post State Academy notes: 2025 SANFLW – Round 11 appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Future pick trading, new PSD brought in for AFLW
AFL WOMEN’S clubs will now be able to trade future draft selections in-line with the men’s competition officially announced today. In a positive for the competition’s expansion and greater versatility during the off-season, it enables clubs to use currency it may not otherwise have immediately in order to close deals, or add value to them. […] The post Future pick trading, new PSD brought in for AFLW appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Up the Grades: Academy stars earn VFL stripes
GOLD Coast Suns blooded a remarkable seven academy prospects in the latest round of VFL action, including five Allies squad members. Beau Addinsall, Koby Coulson, and Dylan Patterson were all included in the squad to take on Geelong on the road, fresh off National Championships appearances. Midfielders Addinsall and Coulson impressed with typically industrious hauls […] The post Up the Grades: Academy stars earn VFL stripes appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
