WAFL Colts Player Focus: Sam Swadling (West Perth)
WEST Perth midfielder-forward Sam Swadling came into season 2025 with high hopes after a consistent bottom-age campaign. He averaged 19.4 disposals and kicked 15 goals across 16 WAFL Colts games last year, and has immediately built on those numbers as a top-ager. >> SCROLL to see Swadling’s highlights The 187cm prospect amassed 36 touches and […]
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PREVIEW | 2025 WAFLW – Round 5
A SUPER Saturday takes place in the WAFL Women’s with all four Round 5 games taking place on the same day. We preview each of them with some sides desperate to grab win number two in 2025. The post PREVIEW | 2025 WAFLW – Round 5 appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
PREVIEW | CTLG R3 – Suns welcome red-hot Rays
A TANTALISING matchup for only Round 3, the highly talented Gold Coast Suns Academy – which went undefeated last season including knocking off eventual Coates Talent League Girls premier Oakleigh – will take on the in-form Dandenong Stingrays on the Gold Coast. The post PREVIEW | CTLG R3 – Suns welcome red-hot Rays appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
PREVIEW | AFL Academy vs. Coburg VFL
THE AFL Academy will convene for its second of two showcase fixtures on Sunday in a clash against Coburg at Whitten Oval. After fighting back in a 13-point loss to Richmond’s VFL affiliate a fortnight ago, the elite Under 18 squad will try its hand against a standalone club boasting Mid-Season Draft prospects. > > SCROLL […] The post PREVIEW | AFL Academy vs. Coburg VFL appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2025 SANFLW Round 6: Saturday preview
TWO enticing SANFL Women’s matches take place tomorrow with a battle between first and third, and another with fifth and sixth. There is plenty on the line as sides edge closer to the halfway mark of the season, and we preview both matches. The post 2025 SANFLW Round 6: Saturday preview appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2025 VFLW R2 preview: Box Hill vs Port Melbourne
RETURNING for Round 2 of the VFL Women’s competition, fans got an early taste of action with a special Anzac Day battle between North Melbourne and Williamstown earlier today. Box Hill and Port Melbourne head out to Wonthaggi in a unique Sunday country clash, while the remaining four games are on Saturday. Our match in […] The post 2025 VFLW R2 preview: Box Hill vs Port Melbourne appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
AFLW Draft Q&A: Stella Huxtable
GEELONG Falcons top-age talent Stella Huxtable comes from a footballing family and the Torquay AFLW Draft prospect is looking towards a big 2025 season. Already she has stepped out for Geelong in the first fortnight of the Coates Talent League Girls competition before being called up to represent the All Stars against the National Academy […] The post AFLW Draft Q&A: Stella Huxtable appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2025 SANFLW Round 6: Friday preview
AN ANZAC Day clash between two sides desperate for a win opens Round 6 of the SANFL Women’s competition where the four games will be spaced out across three days. We begin with a preview of Glenelg hosting Norwood at Stratarama Stadium from 5:30pm tomorrow. The post 2025 SANFLW Round 6: Friday preview appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
PREVIEW | 2025 Coates Talent League: Northern Academies
AFTER the first block of the Coates Talent League season was completed, it is time for the Northern Academies to take centre stage. Fresh off their own Academy Series, the five programs enter the fray between Rounds 4-7 to test their mettle against the best from down south. Get to know each Academy. > > State […] The post PREVIEW | 2025 Coates Talent League: Northern Academies appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Western Australia finalises Under 18 squad
THE 2025 West Australian Under 18 squad has been announced, with the 34 included players set to be unleashed at this year’s National Championships. Eight train-on players will also join the group once a week with hopes of being elevated to the final roster. > > SCROLL to see the full squad & train-ons Selectors have […] The post Western Australia finalises Under 18 squad appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
