2024 AFLW Draft review: Geelong
POWER and strength were key elements of Geelong’s AFLW Draft night, with the Cats using three of their four selections, while leaving the door ajar following a pass. Giving another VFLW Cat a chance with their last pick, they grabbed a versatile key position talent, and respected defender earlier in the piece. >> EVERY PICK: […]
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New Dee “stoked” for massive move East
IT HAS been a big week for one of the newest Dees Molly O’Hehir, who had her dream realised on Monday night at the 2024 AFL Women’s Draft. Speaking the morning after the draft, the excitement on her face and the emotion in her voice were clear for all to see. “I haven’t gotten over […] The post New Dee “stoked” for massive move East appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Magpies swoop into fifth on NTFLW ladder
PALMERSTON moved back into the safe finals spots with a win over Southern Districts, heading into the Christmas break four points clear of Darwin Buffaloes. Fortunately for the Magpies, the Buffs had a bye – so Darwin does have a game in hand – but Palmerston did what it had to do against the seventh […] The post Magpies swoop into fifth on NTFLW ladder appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2024 AFLW Draft review: Geelong
POWER and strength were key elements of Geelong’s AFLW Draft night, with the Cats using three of their four selections, while leaving the door ajar following a pass. Giving another VFLW Cat a chance with their last pick, they grabbed a versatile key position talent, and respected defender earlier in the piece. > > EVERY PICK: […] The post 2024 AFLW Draft review: Geelong appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2024 AFLW Draft review: Fremantle
A TRIO of Victorians will head west to join the Purple Army, with the National Draft paying dividends for the Dockers. They scooped up some incredible height across their four selections, with Fremantle also picking the younger sister of its 2024 AFLW best and fairest winner. > > EVERY PICK: National Draft | Recap DRAFT HAUL […] The post 2024 AFLW Draft review: Fremantle appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2024 AFLW Draft review: Essendon
A DEADLINE day trade saw Essendon snatch a top 10 pick and further add to its midfield depth, with a mix of strength, and then later on speed and size with the Bombers’ final three selections. They also looked outside Victoria later on with a West Australian and Tasmanian joining the ranks. > > EVERY PICK: […] The post 2024 AFLW Draft review: Essendon appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2024 AFLW Draft review: Collingwood
WINNING its first ever AFLW wooden spoon, Collingwood’s prize was the number one pick and the Magpies selected a readymade star and arguably the most skilful draft prospect of all-time. The black and whites also scooped up the most dangerous general forward and a competitive father-daughter prospect. > > EVERY PICK: National Draft | Recap DRAFT […] The post 2024 AFLW Draft review: Collingwood appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Sherar snaps up maiden BnF after dominant year
WITH the AFL Women’s season coming to a close, clubs are starting to award their club champions, recognising the stars of the season. In this new series from Rookie Me Central, we take a look at the efforts of each best and fairest winner and what led them to have such stellar campaigns. In the […] The post Sherar snaps up maiden BnF after dominant year appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Bombers survive Saints’ NTFL nail-biter
IN A thrilling encounter in Round 11 of the NTFL Men’s Premier League, the Tiwi Bombers emerged victorious against St Mary’s, overcoming a half-time deficit to claim a hard-fought 10.7 (67) to 8.12 (60) win. Inaccuracy played a big part in the game for the reigning premiers, with a see-sawing contest resulting in a change […] The post Bombers survive Saints’ NTFL nail-biter appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scholz set for big move east to chase dream
SPEAKING the morning after one of the biggest nights of her young footy career, the excitement of one of Carlton’s newest stars Poppy Scholz had not dissipated. “It still hasn’t really sunk in though to be honest,” Scholz said. “I’m just kind of caught up in it all and still waiting to feel like I’m […] The post Scholz set for big move east to chase dream appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
