AS the AFL Women’s communities gears up for the start of the new AFLW season tonight, the Rookie Me Central team delved into its crystal ball to predict just how it may pan out. From premiers, to the top eight and individual awards, we put our knowledge to the test ahead of the 2023 season. Take a look at what the team have tipped, and check back in a few months time to see how correct we all were.
Michael Alvaro
Premiers: Melbourne
Runners Up: Adelaide
Rest of the Top 8: Collingwood, Geelong, Richmond, Brisbane, Western Bulldogs, North Melbourne
League Best and Fairest: Emily Bates
Rising Star: Ella Roberts
Bold season prediction: Same finalists as last year
Liam Badkin
Premiers: Adelaide
Runners Up: Richmond
Rest of the Top 8: Melbourne, North Melbourne, Collingwood, Port Adelaide, Geelong, Fremantle
League Best and Fairest: Monique Conti
Rising Star: Ella Roberts
Bold season prediction: Richmond to make the Grand Final
Alyce Collett
Premiers: Melbourne
Runners Up: North Melbourne
Rest of the Top 8: Brisbane, Fremantle, Adelaide, Richmond, Collingwood, Geelong, GWS
League Best and Fairest: Monique Conti
Rising Star: Matilda Scholz
Bold season prediction: GWS to make finals
Elly Kirlis
Premiers: Melbourne
Runners Up: Brisbane
Rest of the Top 8: Adelaide, North Melbourne, Geelong, Fremantle, Collingwood, Port Adelaide
League Best and Fairest: Monique Conti
Rising Star: Jasmine Fleming
Peter Williams
Premiers: Geelong
Runners Up: Brisbane
Rest of the Top 8: Adelaide, Melbourne, North Melbourne, Collingwood, Fremantle, Port Adelaide
League Best and Fairest: Georgie Prespakis
Rising Star: Ella Roberts
Bold season prediction: Port Adelaide to make finals
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