PREVIEW | 2026 WAFLW: Round 1
A GRAND final rematch headlines a massive opening round of action in the WAFL Women’s as the top female West Australian football league officially kicks off tomorrow. All four games take place on Saturday across three different venues, with the big question mark being the weather which could make for some tough conditions for players.
PREVIEW | 2026 AFL Sydney Womens: Round 1
ANOTHER season has rolled around and the AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division kicks off over the weekend with a mixed bag of games but everyone starting again on zero points. The reigning premiers open the season with a road trip to Gipps Road, while a couple of potential nail-biters loom after that. PARRAMATTA GOANNAS vs. […]
2026 Talent League Girls preview: Northern Knights
AFTER developing last year’s number two selection in Scarlett Johnson, the Northern Knights head into 2026 Talent League Girls competition with some exciting athletes and young prospects who will look to build for the future. LAST SEASON Played: 14Wins: 5Losses: 9 Northern recorded the five wins from 14 games in the season, but still managed […]
2026 WAFLW 15 to Watch: #1 Cara Dziegielewski
ANOTHER season of WAFLW Women’s action is just around the corner, with the season kicking off on March 28. As we did with the SANFL Women’s competition, Rookie Me Central will count down 15 players to watch in the upcoming year, focusing on either top-age or bottom-age prospects to keep in mind. We complete our […]
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Grace Perrett
SANDRINGHAM Dragons midfielder Grace Perrett was rewarded for a consistent bottom-age season with a spot in the Vic Metro summer hub as the top-ager looks to go to another level in 2026. Perrett thrives on the defensive elements of the game, and with a young Dragons squad this year is one of the more natural […]
2026 WAFLW Team Preview: Claremont
THE GREATEST team of the last few years in the WAFL Women’s, Claremont is eyeing off an unprecedented third straight flag in 2026. The Tigers fans might have needed heart monitors during the finals series with both opposition sides having late shots on goal to win, but Claremont finished in front and took home yet […]
2026 WAFLW 15 to Watch: #2 Lexi Strachan
ANOTHER season of WAFLW Women’s action is just around the corner, with the season kicking off on March 28. As we did with the SANFL Women’s competition, Rookie Me Central will count down 15 players to watch in the upcoming year, focusing on either top-age or bottom-age prospects to keep in mind. We continue our […]
Top prospects on the board in RMC Medal
A BUNCH of top draft prospects have staked their Rookie Me Central Medal claims in Round 1, including last year’s second place sitter Cody Walker. The Carlton father-son prospect racked up 28 disposals, eight clearances and two goals in Bendigo’s win over Tasmania, good enough for two votes. >> SCROLL to see the Round 1 […]
Talent League Player Focus: Wil Malady (Gippsland Power)
GIPPSLAND Power prospect Wil Malady made a statement to start the Talent League season, booting six goals in his side’s 87-point win over Murray. The mobile marking forward comes into his top-age campaign with plenty of plaudits having made his Vic Country Under 18 debut last year, followed by induction into the National Academy. He […]
2026 Talent League Girls preview: Calder Cannons
CALDER Cannons enter the Talent League Girls season looking to build on last year’s three wins, having brought on plenty of promising young prospects who will be top and bottom-agers in 2026. While development is always the key, the Cannons have been able to fast-track some of those players with key roles last season for […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 Talent League – Round 1
TOP PROSPECTS showed out as the Talent League returned for season 2026, with ideal conditions and one-sided results among the themes of Round 1. We had scouts on the ground across all six fixtures, taking note of the top prospects and performers from each side. >> MORE: Snapshot | Player of the Week | Team […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 AAMI Talent League – Round 1
THE NEWLY renamed AAMI Talent League got underway on Wednesday night with a double-header at Coopers Stadium. Reigning premier Sturt powered away from Central District to win by 63 points in the season-opener, before North Adelaide did the same to Norwood in a 30-point victory at The Parade. The following night at Richmond Oval, Glenelg […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 U22 Women’s Summer Series R3 – Academy sides
SYDNEY Swans Academy took out the 2026 Under 22 Women’s Summer Series title with a perfect record in the round-robin after defeating GWS Giants Academy by 45 points on the weekend. Both teams entered the match undefeated, but it was the red and white side that emerged victorious thanks to eight goals to two in […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 Summer Series – Giants Academy vs. Swans Academy
THE SYDNEY Swans Academy has secured a Summer Series sweep, improving to 3-0 after beating the Greater Western Sydney (GWS) Giants Academy by 70 points on Sunday. A five-goal to one opening quarter set the tone in what was a dominant victory at Blacktown International Sportspark. The Swans carried on from their fast start to […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 U22 Women’s Summer Series R2 – Academy sides
AFTER another two big wins by the NSW/ACT Academies in the Under 22 Women’s Summer Series, we take a look at some of the Giants Academy and Swans Academy members who impressed at Henson Park over the weekend. The Giants crushed AFL Canberra with a triple-digit scoreline, while the Swans ran out 75-point winners over […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 Summer Series – Swans Academy vs. AFL Sydney U22
THE SYDNEY Swans Academy has maintained its perfect record in the 2026 Summer Series after defeating the AFL Sydney Under 22s by 62 points at Henson Park on Saturday. After conceding the first goal and going without one in the opening term, the Swans set up their victory with the next 12 majors. Returning star […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 Summer Series – Giants Academy vs. AFL Canberra U22
THE GIANTS Academy have notched up their first win of the 2026 Summer Series, after defeating AFL Canberra U22 by 13 points at Henson Park on Saturday. Despite having two fewer scoring shots, the more junior outfit brought the heat with plenty of run and pressure in the 9.6 (60) to 6.11 (47) triumph. A […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 U22 Women’s Summer Series – Academy sides
ROUND 1 of the 2026 NSW/ACT Women’s Under 22 Summer Series is in the books with both Academy sides recording impressive wins over AFL Canberra and AFL Sydney. The Swans Academy crushed the former by 138 points – restricting them to just one behind – while the Giants Academy overcame a third term fight back […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 Summer Series – Swans Academy vs. AFL Canberra U22
THE SWANS Academy was victorious in its opening Summer Series clash on Saturday, defeating the AFL Canberra Under 22 outfit by 31 points at Henson Park. Three unanswered first quarter goals set the platform for the more junior side, as they withstood each challenge to salute 8.11 (59) to 4.4 (28). It only took the […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 Summer Series – Giants Academy vs. AFL Sydney U22
THE GIANTS Academy has run out of gas in its opening Summer Series clash, going down to AFL Sydney Under 22 by 26 points at Henson Park on Saturday. After leading at the first break, the Giants were made to rue lapses in concentration, but showed good fight in the 6.5 (41) to 9.13 (67) […]
