VFLW R7 wrap: Dogs hold on in Port Melbourne thriller
WESTERN Bulldogs secured a thrilling two-point victory over Port Melbourne in a tense VFL Women’s Sunday clash at ETU Stadium, holding on in a frantic final term to win 5.6 (36) to 5.4 (34). In a highly contested battle where the margin was never more than a single kick at any break, the lead changed […]
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Around the Country: Bulldogs and Bombers run rampant in AFL Sydney Round 11
AFL SYDNEY Women’s Premier Division action returned with a bang in Round 11, delivering a series of one-sided affairs that further separated the top tier from the rest of the competition. The ladder-leading Manly Warringah Wolves continued their winning ways, but it was the colossal percentage-boosting victories from the UNSW-ES Bulldogs and North Shore Bombers […] The post Around the Country: Bulldogs and Bombers run rampant in AFL Sydney Round 11 appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Rising Stocks: Metro smalls loom large
VIC METRO’s thumping win over the Allies brought forward another wave of rising prospects, while solidifying the standing of a couple of top-five talents. We’ve highlighted seven names who continue to improve their standing among the 2026 draft crop, and what they have done to stake their claim. > > Scouting Notes: Vic Metro vs. Allies > > Rolling Rankings: Top 30 […] The post Rising Stocks: Metro smalls loom large appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
TLG Head-to-Head: Zoe Curry vs. Perri Goulding
TWO CONTRASTING but talented natural midfielders went head-to-head in Round 13 of the Talent League Girls at the Kennedy Community Centre, with Oakleigh Chargers captain Zoe Curry and Eastern Ranges bottom-ager Perri Goulding spending large chunks of the day causing headaches for the respective opposition coach in the Chargers’ 5.5 (35) to 4.5 (29) win. […] The post TLG Head-to-Head: Zoe Curry vs. Perri Goulding appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: 2026 AFL U16s – Giants Academy vs. Swans Academy
THE GREATER Western Sydney (GWS) Giants Academy won bragging rights over their neighbouring rivals as the AFL Under 16 National Championships continued on Saturday. Playing host to the Swans Academy at Manuka Oval, GWS led at every break to claim a deserved 21-point victory in Pool B. It was a game headlined by dominant individual […] The post Scouting Notes: 2026 AFL U16s – Giants Academy vs. Swans Academy appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 Talent League Girls Player Focus: Grace Robinson (Northern Knights)
FEW players in this year’s Talent League Girls are operating as far ahead of their draft clock as Grace Robinson. A 2010-born midfielder still two years out from her top-age season, the Northern Knights bottom-ager looked entirely at home against bodies well above her age group in Round 13, racking up game-highs with 30 disposals, […] The post 2026 Talent League Girls Player Focus: Grace Robinson (Northern Knights) appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 WAFLW Round 13 wrap: Dogs deny Demons in two-point nail-biter
A LOW-SCORING thriller between South Fremantle and Perth headlined an intense Round 13 of the WAFLW, with the Bulldogs snatching a narrow two-point victory despite a late charge from the Demons. Across the competition, defences reigned supreme, with Subiaco pulling off a remarkable come-from-behind victory against Swan Districts, Claremont edging out East Fremantle in a […] The post 2026 WAFLW Round 13 wrap: Dogs deny Demons in two-point nail-biter appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Around the Country: Southport Sharks’ top spot
THE QAFL Women’s competition continued to heat up in Round 11, with Southport’s win over Coorparoo seeing the Sharks surge to the top of the ladder. The premiership contenders asserted their dominance across the board, with Bond University settling into second spot and Wilston Grange leapfrogging Morningside in the top five, as Maroochydore secured its […] The post Around the Country: Southport Sharks’ top spot appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 SANFLW R9 wrap: Double Blues break Panthers hoodoo
IT WAS a result 1527 days in the making, and while it was perhaps not worth the heartbreaking wait, Sturt fans could still savour the moment with a rare victory over South Adelaide in the SANFLW. The Double Blues defeated the Panthers by 33 points at Thomas Farms Oval, handing South Adelaide a second successive […] The post 2026 SANFLW R9 wrap: Double Blues break Panthers hoodoo appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: 2026 AFLW U18s – South Australia vs. Vic Metro
IN A LIKELY title-deciding battle, South Australia kicked clear of Vic Metro with a five goals to one third term to secure a 20-point victory at Alberton Oval on Sunday. We took note of some of the players who caught the eye across both sides as the two teams have their weekend off next week […] The post Scouting Notes: 2026 AFLW U18s – South Australia vs. Vic Metro appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
