State Academy notes: 2026 SANFLW – Round 4
ROUND 4 of the SANFLW produced another absorbing weekend of action as the competition’s State Academy contingent continued to press their cases ahead of the league-wide bye. We took note of how each of the Academy members performed across the four games. All notes are the opinion of the individual author. >> ROUND 4: Recap […]
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AFL confirms Tasmania’s list establishment rules
A FIVE million dollar Signing Bonus, a dozen of the most talented 17-year-old prospects, up to 50 total players on the list and access to any Tasmanian-born or raised prospects, are the son of a Tasmanian born 100-gamer and seven of the first 14 picks in the 2027 AFL Draft were among the concessions confirmed […] The post AFL confirms Tasmania’s list establishment rules appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 Talent League Girls Review: GWS Giants Academy
The GWS Giants Academy entered the 2026 Coates Talent League Girls season with high expectations after an undefeated 2025 campaign. With an extended fixture and a talented squad featuring a mix of top-age draft prospects and exciting bottom-age talent, the Giants Academy showcased their depth and development throughout the season. This review recaps their 2026 […] The post 2026 Talent League Girls Review: GWS Giants Academy appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: 2026 Western Australia U18 vs. U20
GEORGE Gale‘s last gasp goal handed the West Australian Under 18s a six-point win over their Under 20 counterparts on Saturday morning. In the last of the younger side’s six trial games, they were made to fight back from deficits at the first two breaks and late lead chances in a thrilling finish at Leederville […] The post Scouting Notes: 2026 Western Australia U18 vs. U20 appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: 2026 South Australia U18 vs. U20
SOUTH Australia’s Under 18 side got its trial period underway on a winning note, defeating the SA Under 20s by 23 points in Saturday’s annual SANFL Talent Clash. Leading at every break, the more junior outfit was only outscored in term four – by a single point – before saluting at Maughan Thiem Kia Oval. […] The post Scouting Notes: 2026 South Australia U18 vs. U20 appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 Talent League Girls R7 notes: Swans Academy vs. Geelong Falcons
COMING off a huge win over reigning premiers Eastern Ranges, the Sydney Swans Academy were tipped to make light work of a struggling Geelong Falcons, but to the visitors’ credit, they were in the contest until midway through the third term before the Swans kicked the last nine goals of the match to win the […] The post 2026 Talent League Girls R7 notes: Swans Academy vs. Geelong Falcons appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 Talent League Girls R7 notes: Dandenong Stingrays vs. Giants Academy
DANDENONG Stingrays came back from a 23-point quarter time deficit to GWS Giants Academy and kicked six goals to three to finish the game and tie the contest in a thrilling end. The Stingrays actually lead by seven points with seven minutes to play before Majella Day took advantage of a 50m penalty call to […] The post 2026 Talent League Girls R7 notes: Dandenong Stingrays vs. Giants Academy appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Around the Country: New QAFLW ladder leader emerges
MORNINGSIDE ended Coorparoo’s unbeaten run to shake up the QAFLW ladder, while Bond University moved to the top of the table and Broadbeach made it back-to-back wins in its debut season across a fascinating Round 5. QAFL Women’s: Round 6 The match of the round produced a somewhat surprise result, with Morningside defeating competition front-runners […] The post Around the Country: New QAFLW ladder leader emerges appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Head-to-Head: Evie Bowie vs. Ava Bilyk
TWO OF the most promising midfield prospects crossed paths on the weekend, with Swans Academy’s Evie Bowie and Geelong Falcons’ Ava Bilyk producing contrasting but compelling individual performances in the Swans Academy’s dominant 17.6 (108) to 6.3 (39) victory. We take a look at both players, their backgrounds and how they shaped up against each […] The post Head-to-Head: Evie Bowie vs. Ava Bilyk appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Skout Young
TOP-AGE talent Skout Young is enjoying a strong start to the 2026 SANFL Women’s season with Sturt, building on her half dozen games from last season to become a key member of the Double Blues’ front half. One of a number of players looking to crack into the final South Australian Under 18s squad, Young […] The post 2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Skout Young appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
