Scouting Notes: Sandringham Dragons vs. Oakleigh Chargers
OAKLEIGH Chargers claimed bragging rights over local rivals Sandringham Dragons in Friday night’s standalone Coates Talent League fixture. The Chargers led from the first goal in dour conditions at RSEA Park, and held firm in the face of Sandringham’s late surge to run out 26-point victors. SANDRINGHAM DRAGONS 1.1 | 2.2 | 2.8 | 4.9 […]
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PREVIEW | Stingrays, Chargers battle under lights
A SINGLE Saturday fixture kicks off a shortened Round 11 in the Coates Talent League, as Dandenong Stingrays lock horns with Oakleigh Chargers under lights in Frankston. The ‘Rays are riding a three-game win streak and have named a strong squad, while the Chargers got back on the winners list last week. The post PREVIEW | Stingrays, Chargers battle under lights appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
AFLW Draft Watch: 10 names to remember for 2026
WHILE the 2025 AFL Women’s Draft crop is taking full shape almost halfway through the year heading into the national championships, we cast a quick eye over 10 bottom-agers to remember ahead of next year’s draft. All should feature at some stage throughout the AFLW Under 18 Championships, and we highlighted these 10 as our […] The post AFLW Draft Watch: 10 names to remember for 2026 appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Q&A: AFL Draft Power Rankings – June 2025
THERE was no shortage of feedback and queries after the drop of our June Power Rankings, featuring our top 20 ranked AFL Draft prospects. We answered your questions over on Instagram, plenty regarding one particular South Australian, and have collated the most frequently asked questions here. > > TOP 20: June 2025 Power Rankings FAQs: Q: […] The post Q&A: AFL Draft Power Rankings – June 2025 appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2025 AFLW Draft Q&A: Rain Dodd
MURRAY Bushrangers top-ager Rain Dodd is enjoying a strong season at the Country side, looking to press her case for further hours and become the best player she can possibly be. Across her past two games she has averaged 25.0 disposals, going to another level in challenging conditions. Capable of playing just about any role […] The post 2025 AFLW Draft Q&A: Rain Dodd appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
PREVIEW | 2025 WAFLW – Round 11: Saturday
A COUPLE of tight contests are predicted for the WAFL Women’s tomorrow as a mid-table clash between West Perth and Swan Districts, and a bottom three contest between Peel Thunder and East Perth take place. The post PREVIEW | 2025 WAFLW – Round 11: Saturday appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
PREVIEW | 2025 AFL Sydney Women’s Premier: Round 9
WHILE three finals hopefuls look set for big wins against the bottom three sides, Round 9 of the AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division sees a top four battle take place between the Bombers and Bulldogs. The round marks the halfway mark of the season, with the UTS Bats having their first bye and are the […] The post PREVIEW | 2025 AFL Sydney Women’s Premier: Round 9 appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2025 CTLG review: Swans Academy
SYDNEY Swans Academy have a nice blend of future prospects over the next few years with a host of top-age talents along with a few bottom-age stars making their mark. They started off with a couple of seven-goal wins in the Coates Talent League Girls competition, before going down to last year’s grand finalists. Though […] The post 2025 CTLG review: Swans Academy appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
PREVIEW | 2025 WAFLW – Round 11: Friday
ANOTHER Friday night battle takes place out west as the WAFL Women’s sides lose their State Academy members for the the Sandgropers’ trial match with Claremont. Kicking off the round is a battle between unbeaten Subiaco and last year’s grand finalists East Fremantle who is trying to find its form to reach another finals series. The post PREVIEW | 2025 WAFLW – Round 11: Friday appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Player Focus: Jacob Farrow (Western Australia)
RECENTLY drawing lofty comparisons to Fremantle’s Hayden Young, West Perth utility Jacob Farrow is a prospect primed to explode. The powerful 188cm midfielder/defender has plenty of comparable traits; from his size and power, to penetrative left foot kicking and sound aerial ability. Farrow was part of Western Australia’s midfield in a thrilling final-minute win over […] The post Player Focus: Jacob Farrow (Western Australia) appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
