2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Grace McIntyre
SANDRINGHAM Dragons’ hard-running wing Grace McIntyre has set her sights on improving the fundamentals in her game ahead of her top-age season. The talented outside player has the need for speed and competes well in the air, with plenty of experience on the wing in recent years. We spoke to the Vic Metro hub member […]
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PREVIEW | 2026 WAFLW: Round 2
PERTH enters the WAFL Women’s competition for 2026 after a Round 1 bye, with all four Round 2 matches taking place tomorrow on Good Friday. Top two sides Swan Districts and South Fremantle go head-to-head in the match of the round, while West Perth has the opportunity to go 2-0 against last year’s top two […] The post PREVIEW | 2026 WAFLW: Round 2 appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Emma Charlton
BOASTING an enviable trophy cabinet from her bottom-age season alone, South Adelaide midfielder/forward Emma Charlton is one of the most talked about AFLW Draft prospects in this year’s cohort. The Panthers’ premiership player and best on ground in the grand final as well as South Australian MVP is the sister of Crows star Teah and […] The post 2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Emma Charlton appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Mid-season draft prospect among RMC Medal votes
MID-SEASON draft hopeful Ollie Griffin is again amongst the Rookie Me Central Medal votes after Round 2 of the Talent League season. The powerhouse forward booted four goals from 17 disposals and nine marks as his Sandringham Dragons suffered a shock loss to local rival, Oakleigh. > > SCROLL to see the Round 2 votes & […] The post Mid-season draft prospect among RMC Medal votes appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 Talent League Girls preview: Eastern Ranges
EASTERN Ranges have had a stacked list for a number of seasons, and heading into 2026, it looks much the same again. With a host of prospects across all lines but particularly through the middle, the Ranges will be flag favourites for the year, even with coach Jarrad Donders now at Richmond AFLW. LAST SEASON […] The post 2026 Talent League Girls preview: Eastern Ranges appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 AFLW U16s Championships fixtures revealed
THE FUTURE of the AFL Women’s competition will be on display over the Victorian school holidays with the two-match per side, round-robin tournament kicking off from Tuesday. A total of 10 teams will take part with South Australia looking to make it four straight titles. The Croweaters take on Western Australia at Thomas Farms Oval […] The post 2026 AFLW U16s Championships fixtures revealed appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 Talent League Girls preview: Oakleigh Chargers
OAKLEIGH Chargers have a pick one contender and an array of Vic Metro hub members pushing to be drafted in what promises to be another huge year for the metropolitan based side. Falling short of a third straight flag, the Chargers have some club-tied players as well as family links to the top level and […] The post 2026 Talent League Girls preview: Oakleigh Chargers appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 State Academy notes: WAFLW – Round 1
WESTERN Australia’s talented summer squad members ran out for their first games for points of the 2026 season as the WAFL Women’s commenced last weekend. There were 19 players who took to the field across the four games, with a pair of Peel bottom-agers and a number of double bottom-age debutants catching the eye. All […] The post 2026 State Academy notes: WAFLW – Round 1 appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: 2026 Talent League – Round 2
ROUND 2 of the 2026 Talent League season was headlined by top prospects strutting their stuff in high-number performances, while others produced breakout games or stepped up in the absence of star teammates. We had eyes on all seven games across the weekend, taking note of the best prospects and performers. > > Round 2: Snapshot […] The post Scouting Notes: 2026 Talent League – Round 2 appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 Talent League: Round 2 Team of the Week
NORTHERN Knights lead the way with three representatives in our Round 2 Talent League Team of the Week, after their thumping 58-point win over reigning premier Eastern. All 14 teams who turned out over the weekend feature in our 23-player squad. See who made the cut. > > Round 2: Snapshot | Player of the Week […] The post 2026 Talent League: Round 2 Team of the Week appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
