2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Charli Bassett
A PROMISING junior with plenty of upside, East Perth’s Charli Bassett had a breakout bottom-age campaign to show signs of what she could become in 2026. Deployed in a number of roles from forward to the wing and even on-ball at times, the West Australian representative earned her place in the summer squad and looms […]
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2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Charli Bassett
A PROMISING junior with plenty of upside, East Perth’s Charli Bassett had a breakout bottom-age campaign to show signs of what she could become in 2026. Deployed in a number of roles from forward to the wing and even on-ball at times, the West Australian representative earned her place in the summer squad and looms […] The post 2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Charli Bassett appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 Victorian Girls summer squads revealed
FIFTY of the state’s most promising players are part of the Vic Country and Vic Metro summer squads. Having been told late last year of their inclusions and already having a camp together as part of team bonding and a high performance environment, the 25-player squads were officially released. > > SCROLL to see the full […] The post 2026 Victorian Girls summer squads revealed appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
NTFL WPL: Magpies keep finals dream alive
PALMERSTON Magpies had a favourable Round 16 of NTFL Women’s Premier League action to keep their finals hopes alive heading into the last fortnight. The Magpies were eight points adrift of the fifth placed Darwin Buffettes, but a strong four-goal win over cellar dwellers Tiwi Bombers followed by a crushing 106-point loss to the Buffs, […] The post NTFL WPL: Magpies keep finals dream alive appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Grace Hirst
SWAN Districts talent Grace Hirst kicks off our first AFLW Draft Q&A of the 2026 season, with the former Victorian now thriving in Western Australia. A member of the Swans’ outfit that bolted all the way to the deciding match last season, Hirst played the first 10 games of 2025 in the Rogers Cup, before […] The post 2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Grace Hirst appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
New Talent League in town for South Australian juniors
A FRESHLY named AAMI Talent League will kick off later this month with the announcement of the South Australian junior fixtures. AAMI has extended its support of football in the state to all SANFL talent programs, which means the Under 18s – boys and girls – and Under 16 boys, will fall under the recently […] The post New Talent League in town for South Australian juniors appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
PREVIEW | 2025/26 NTFL WPL: Round 16
THE NTFL Women’s Premier League returns on Saturday after a bumper All-Star weekend, with Round 16 headlined by a clash between second and fourth. That matchup sees St Mary’s take on Darwin to open proceedings in what shapes as a finals preview between two top five sides. > > SCROLL for the full fixture & ladder […] The post PREVIEW | 2025/26 NTFL WPL: Round 16 appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
PREVIEW | 2025/26 NTFL MPL: Round 16
THE NORTHERN Territory Football League (NTFL) returns after All-Star Saturday, with Round 16 of the Men’s Premier League kicking off tonight. A ‘Battle of the Beaches’ between Nightcliff and Waratah shapes as the match of the weekend, as the finals picture becomes all the more clear. > > SCROLL for the full fixture & ladder MATCH […] The post PREVIEW | 2025/26 NTFL MPL: Round 16 appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
PROFILED | 2026 Vic Metro summer squad
THE 2026 Vic Metro summer squad was finalised earlier in January, with 26 prospects selected for representative honours. Among the squad are five bottom-agers and as many club-tied players, with the Big V hoping to rebound off a 2-2 record last year. We profile every member of the training squad. > > FULL SQUADS: 2026 Victorian […] The post PROFILED | 2026 Vic Metro summer squad appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
PROFILED | 2026 Vic Country summer squad
THE 2026 Vic Country summer squad was finalised earlier in January, with 25 prospects selected for representative honours. Among the squad are five bottom-agers and four club-tied players, with the Big V hoping to rebound off a 2-2 campaign last year. We profile every member of the training squad. > > FULL SQUADS: 2026 Victorian summer […] The post PROFILED | 2026 Vic Country summer squad appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
