Continuity key for consistent Swan
AFTER injury plagued her last two national championships, West Australian Carys D’Addario showed what she is capable with some continuity in her game. Winning her state’s Most Valuable Player (MVP), earning All-Australian honours and then finishing second in Swan Districts’ WAFLW best and fairest, it has undoubtedly been an all-round successful year for the top-ager. […]
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Continuity key for consistent Swan
AFTER injury plagued her last two national championships, West Australian Carys D’Addario showed what she is capable with some continuity in her game. Winning her state’s Most Valuable Player (MVP), earning All-Australian honours and then finishing second in Swan Districts’ WAFLW best and fairest, it has undoubtedly been an all-round successful year for the top-ager. […] The post Continuity key for consistent Swan appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2025 AFLW Draft Q&A: Ashleigh Thatcher
A NEWCOMER to Eastern Ranges’ program this season, top-age talent Ashleigh Thatcher is a powerful midfielder/forward who slotted in seamlessly alongside a star-studded lineup. Thatcher comes from a netball background, but worked through the football pathways to earn her chance in the Coates Talent League in her draft-eligible season. We spoke to Thatcher at the […] The post 2025 AFLW Draft Q&A: Ashleigh Thatcher appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Farrow blocks out the noise in golden top-age campaign
After missing out on state representation at Under 16 level, Jacob Farrow has emerged as the foremost West Australian player in this year’s draft class. From a steady half-back to a damaging on-baller and potential top-10 pick, the rangy left footer credits his dependability for his developing reputation. “I think it was just the consistency […] The post Farrow blocks out the noise in golden top-age campaign appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2025 AFLW Spoon Race: Five realistic chances
EIGHT rounds are done and four remain in the regular season for AFL Women’s in 2025. With that knowledge, it means the race for the dreaded wooden spoon is on, and while the clubs in this article will be keen to avoid the honour, we take a look at who is in the running based […] The post 2025 AFLW Spoon Race: Five realistic chances appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Tigers break through for maiden 2025 AFLW win
RICHMOND got on the board in the 2025 AFL Women’s season after an inspirational upset over Adelaide at IKON Park last Sunday. Against the odds, the winless Tigers surged home in the second half with six goals to two. They trailed by 11 points at the main break, but reversed that margin to win, 8.10 […] The post Tigers break through for maiden 2025 AFLW win appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2025 AFLW Draft Q&A: Bree Horne
EASTERN Ranges athletic tall defender Bree Horne has come on in leaps and bounds throughout 2025, earning a call-up to Vic Metro off the back of being a lockdown back last season. Her athleticism has been on show throughout her top-age season and after missing the Coates Talent League Girls Preliminary Final due to illness, […] The post 2025 AFLW Draft Q&A: Bree Horne appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Perth defender, Jets wing added to State Combines
TWO ADDITIONS to the AFL Women’s State Draft Combine have been made this week with Western Jets wing Charlie O’Connor Moreira having tested last Friday as part of the Victorian and eastern states combine, while Perth Demons defender Sienna Timmermans has been added for Sunday’s Combine in Western Australia. The additions come in the wake […] The post Perth defender, Jets wing added to State Combines appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2025 AFLW Draft Q&A: Elsie Conroy
GREATER Western Victoria (GWV) Rebels defender Elsie Conroy might have missed out on the initial Vic Country summer hub, but through some consistent form at Coates Talent League Girls level, earned a call-up to the national championships. There she was able to represent her state across two games before the defender’s campaign ended due to […] The post 2025 AFLW Draft Q&A: Elsie Conroy appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Port powers past Dogs in final term flurry
A WEEK is a long time in football as Port Adelaide coach Lauren Arnell can attest after a contrasting past fortnight. A week ago, the Power were on the receiving end of the biggest ever three quarter time comeback when St Kilda piled on six last quarter goals, however fast forward to Round 8, and […] The post Port powers past Dogs in final term flurry appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
