Woolf’s “love for footy” driving force behind form
OBJECTIVELY the best player in the AFL Sydney Women’s Premier competition the past two seasons, back-to-back Mostyn Medal winner Hannah Woolf still has a deep love for Australian rules football. The former Sydney Swans Academy representative and Manly Warringah Wolves midfielder has caused more than a few headaches to opposition coaches in the Harbour City […]
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Woolf’s “love for footy” driving force behind form
OBJECTIVELY the best player in the AFL Sydney Women’s Premier competition the past two seasons, back-to-back Mostyn Medal winner Hannah Woolf still has a deep love for Australian rules football. The former Sydney Swans Academy representative and Manly Warringah Wolves midfielder has caused more than a few headaches to opposition coaches in the Harbour City […] The post Woolf’s “love for footy” driving force behind form appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Dees deliver in last round for home final
MELBOURNE stuck fat during a tough Round 12 encounter against Geelong to stamp its ticket to a home qualifying final next weekend. The Demons shook off a determined Cats outfit with a five goals to two third term proving the difference in the game. With not much separating the sides otherwise, Geelong booted 4.8 to […] The post Dees deliver in last round for home final appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Bombers overcome delay to deny Swans
ESSENDON played the role of grim reaper with Sydney’s AFL Women’s finals chances as the Bombers snapped an eight-game losing streak to knock off the Swans by three points in a dour affair at Coffs Harbour. Horrible weather in New South Wales’ north east coast meant the game itself was delayed, but once out on […] The post Bombers overcome delay to deny Swans appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Honest Mackereth concedes year was “challenging” but “unforgettable”
SOMETIMES your top-age season is not everything you want it to be, and that is okay. At least it was for South Australian draft hopeful Eloise Mackereth who conceded the “pressure” of needing to go to another level in 2025 provided challenges, though at the end of the day, she was grateful for the amount […] The post Honest Mackereth concedes year was “challenging” but “unforgettable” appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
RECAP | Coaches Chat: AFLW Round 12
JUST eight sides remain in the competition after the last round of AFLW action. Here’s what the 18 AFL Women’s coaches had to say following their respective Round 12 matches. The post RECAP | Coaches Chat: AFLW Round 12 appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Sun-sets on tough year with “pleasing” win
INJURY stricken and inexperienced, Gold Coast first-year coach Rhyce Shaw had a tough baptism of fire in 2025, with the former Suns Academy coach needing to battle through an emotionally and physically tough year. In a glimmer of positivity, the Suns snatched a last-round win with a victory over Richmond to only be percentage behind […] The post Sun-sets on tough year with “pleasing” win appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Giant task awaits in fixing contested issues
GWS Giants will go to work over the off-season to try and fix the contested ball-winning issues that plagued the orange team throughout the 2025 AFL Women’s season. Coach Cam Bernasconi said it was not just the players, but coaching staff as well who would dig deep to find some solutions in the wake of […] The post Giant task awaits in fixing contested issues appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Janschek puts netball “on hold” to chase footy dream
A RISING star in the netball world, Yasmeen Janschek got a taste for what Australian rules football had to offer and has instead opted to pursue the code professionally. A member of the New South Wales Under 19s squad and talented defender, Janschek ran out for the Giants Academy, Sandringham VFLW, North Shore Bombers and […] The post Janschek puts netball “on hold” to chase footy dream appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Blues bag finals spot after clipping Eagles’ wings
CARLTON had returned to the AFL Women’s finals series following a Round 12 victory over West Coast in Perth on Friday night. The Blues will enter the post-season series for the first time under coach Matthew Buck, following an inspirational 20-point win at Sullivan Logistics Stadium. “Super thrilled and proud of our group,” Buck said […] The post Blues bag finals spot after clipping Eagles’ wings appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
