2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Mel Grage (Perth)
TENACIOUS small forward Mel Grage had a breakout year in 2025, surpassing even the bottom-ager’s expectations. Only predicting she’d run out for Perth in the Rogers Cup, Grage finished the season as a lock in the League side, as well as representing Western Australia on the national stage. Now back in the WA summer squad, […]
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Preseason Q&A: Koby LeCras (West Perth)
WEST Australian draft prospect Koby LeCras grew up a West Coast supporter, where his uncle Mark forged an impressive 219-game career. His father Brent also played six games at North Melbourne, though the 192cm forward is not officially tied to either club. LeCras possesses similar goalkicking prowess to his uncle, presenting as a mobile marking […] The post Preseason Q&A: Koby LeCras (West Perth) appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 AFLW Draft | Race to #1: Bailee Martin
WHILE the 2026 AFLW Draft crop is shaping up to be one of the deepest in recent years, there is no shortage of premium talent at the pointy end. In the return of our Race to #1 series but this time for the women’s draft, we highlight the leading contenders vying for the top honour. […] The post 2026 AFLW Draft | Race to #1: Bailee Martin appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
PROFILED | 2026 Vic Country Girls summer squad
THE 2026 Vic Country Girls summer squad has 25 players between the top-age (2008-born) and bottom-age (2009-born) draft crops. Having won one match from four games last season at the AFLW Under 18 Championships – a victory against the Allies in Round 1 – Vic Country will be looking to build on that in 2026. […] The post PROFILED | 2026 Vic Country Girls summer squad appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Mel Grage (Perth)
TENACIOUS small forward Mel Grage had a breakout year in 2025, surpassing even the bottom-ager’s expectations. Only predicting she’d run out for Perth in the Rogers Cup, Grage finished the season as a lock in the League side, as well as representing Western Australia on the national stage. Now back in the WA summer squad, […] The post 2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Mel Grage (Perth) appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
NTFL MPL: Tigers roar into second chance spot
NIGHTCLIFF has leapfrogged PINT into third place on the NTFL Men’s Premier League ladder after a 19-point win over Waratah on Friday night. With two home-and-away rounds left to play, the result means Waratah is also at risk of slipping out of the top five as Tiwi Bombers hunt fifth spot. > > SCROLL for the […] The post NTFL MPL: Tigers roar into second chance spot appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Avuya Nomlatyu
EAST Fremantle tall Avuya Nomlatyu is searching for her WAFL Women’s League debut in 2026, having played through the Rogers Cup last season, and then secured her place in the State Under 18s side. There she teamed up with West Perth ruck Cara Dziegielewski through the ruck, and the duo look set to combine once […] The post 2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Avuya Nomlatyu appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
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.
