GWS to enjoy Giant win before getting back to work
GWS GIANTS fans have done it tough over the years, but the Round 1 victory over West Coast gave a glimpse in what could be the future for the orange team. Defeating West Coast by 12 points at ENGIE Stadium, coach Cam Bernasconi was thrilled with the win and it seemed like a coming-of-age performance. […]
RECAP | Coaches Chat: 2026 AFLW Round 1
RETURNING for a second straight year, Rookie Me Central has delved into each of the 18 press conferences to hear from the coaches in the AFL Women’s and take a snippet of what they took from their respective matches. >> ST KILDA vs. CARLTON: St Kilda | Carlton
Saints “disappointed” with slow start in Blues’ loss
ST KILDA coach Nick Dal Santo said there were some clear areas to improve on from his side’s 26-point loss to Carlton at Marvel Stadium on Sunday, with a 33-point half-time deficit, high volume of turnovers and inability to capitalise on forward 50 entries were all on the agenda. Dal Santo’s Saints suffered a 9.12 […]
Blues Marvel at young guns after fast start
A SIX goals to one opening half set the scene for Carlton in the standalone Round 1 match against St Kilda, making it a memorable day for Bluebaggers as part of the double-header action at Marvel Stadium. Hoping to build on their rise up the ladder last season, the Blues held the Saints goalless until […]
Recruitment drive: Fresh Saints faces forge new path
ST KILDA will lay claim to its own reserves side for the first time since 1999 this year. After ceasing their alignment with Sandringham Zebras, who have also driven a strong recruiting campaign, the Saints have built their new VFL list with a focus on youth development and establishing culture. >> RECRUITMENT DRIVE: Sandringham | […]
EVERY CLUB | 2025 AFLW Draft team reviews
THE DUST has settled on this year’s AFLW Draft, which saw 60 players find new homes in Monday night’s event at Marvel Stadium. Across the last few days, Rookie Me Central has been unpacking each club’s respective hauls, revealing how they came together and granting a final grade. Click on the corresponding links below to […]
2025 AFLW Draft review: Western Bulldogs
COMPLETING our team-by-team review of the 2025 AFLW Draft, the Western Bulldogs also made just the minimum two selections, with a couple of draft bolters at their respective selections. One National Academy member who was gaining plenty of interest late had the trigger pulled in the first round, while a complete bolter thanks to her […]
2025 AFLW Draft review: West Coast
WEST Coast managed to secure the local young star, while also adding another exciting talent in the form of a Victorian utility in what was a relatively small draft crop after a huge one in 2024. The Eagles made finals for the first time and will be looking to build on that effort next season […]
Tasmanian AFLW list build concessions revealed
TASMANIA’S AFLW list build concessions have been revealed, with clubs informed on Wednesday of the Devils’ initial trade and draft mechanics. Set to enter the women’s competition in 2028, Tasmania will have exclusive access to local talent, on top of several draft handouts and unique free agency rules. >> SCROLL to see the full list […]
2025 AFLW Draft review: Sydney
SYDNEY managed to keep three homegrown Academy prospects despite having to let one go to crosstown rivals, GWS. The Swans had three top 20 talents within their ranks, and while Kiera Yerbury was the one left out of the three with only two possible bid matches, Sydney addressed a couple of key position spots, as […]
2026 State Academy notes: WAFLW – Grand Final
EAST Fremantle took out the 2026 WAFL Women’s premiership in incredible style, upsetting minor premiers Swan Districts to complete a fairytale finish to the season. The Sharks and Swans both had State Academy members in the game, all of whom picked up double-digit disposals and stepped up on the big stage in the Sharks’ 3.5 […]
2026 Talent League Girls R21 notes: Western Jets vs. GWV Rebels
WESTERN Jets kept Greater Western Victoria (GWV) Rebels at arm’s length during their Round 21 clash, capping off a successful regular season with a 45-point victory. The Jets will take part in next week’s finals series for the first time since winning the flag in 2022, and have a host of players in great form […]
2026 Talent League Girls R21 notes: Tasmania Devils vs. Geelong Falcons
GEELONG Falcons produced a four-goal third term to kick clear of Tasmania Devils on the Apple Isle and secure their spot in the Talent League Girls finals series. Wanting a response after a disappointing loss to Sandringham Dragons the week before, the Falcons took full advantage of a Devils side missing Matilda Lange and Evie […]
Around the Country: Bulldogs seal third as Bombers match Wolves’ feat
UNSW-ES Bulldogs produced a spirited second-half comeback to edge Sydney University by nine points in the final round of the AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division home-and-away season, sealing third spot in the process. The Bulldogs will now meet North Shore Bombers in Saturday’s qualifying final, while the fourth-placed Students face UTS Bats in Sunday’s elimination […]
VFLW R15 wrap: Roos rally to return to second
NORTH Melbourne Werribee has stormed home in the second grand final rematch of the season, overturning a six-point three-quarter-time deficit to defeat Collingwood by six points and move into second spot with one round remaining. North Melbourne Werribee 7.6 (48) def. Collingwood 6.6 (42) The Magpies made the better start at Arden Street Oval, kicking […]
Simmonds stars as Redlegs book Eagles rematch
NORWOOD has advanced to the 2026 SANFLW Grand Final, holding off a persistent North Adelaide challenge to record a 13-point preliminary final victory, 8.4 (52) to 5.9 (39), at Coopers Stadium yesterday. The Redlegs emerged from a contest featuring nine lead changes to reach their first decider since 2024, where a rematch with Woodville-West Torrens […]
Sharks strike late to snatch WAFLW crown
EAST Fremantle has completed a remarkable premiership run, overturning a nine-point three-quarter-time deficit to stun minor premier Swan Districts by four points, 3.5 (23) to 2.7 (19), in a gripping WAFL Women’s Grand Final at Fremantle Community Bank Oval. The Sharks trailed from the opening term until Siena Jezierski-Brown became the unlikely premiership hero with […]
QAFLW Finals wrap: Southport returns to grand final as Bull Sharks remain alive
THE QAFLW grand final is halfway set after Southport booked its place in the decider with a 56-point win over Coorparoo. Bond University kept its premiership hopes alive by holding off Morningside by five points and will now face Coorparoo in a preliminary final for the remaining grand final berth. Southport’s dominant second half against […]
PREVIEW | 2026 WAFLW Grand Final
THE 2026 WAFL Women’s season comes down to one final game as minor premier Swan Districts takes on a surging East Fremantle at Fremantle Community Bank Oval on Sunday. The Swans are out to make amends for last year’s one-point Grand Final heartbreak, while the Sharks return to the decider after a remarkable pair of […]
PREVIEW | 2026 SANFLW: Preliminary Final
ONE final Grand Final spot remains, with Norwood and North Adelaide meeting at Coopers Stadium for the right to face Woodville-West Torrens in the 2026 SANFLW premiership decider. The Redlegs nearly wiped out a 22-point deficit in their Second Semi Final loss to the Eagles, while the Roosters extended their winning streak to six with […]
GWS to enjoy Giant win before getting back to work
GWS GIANTS fans have done it tough over the years, but the Round 1 victory over West Coast gave a glimpse in what could be the future for the orange team. Defeating West Coast by 12 points at ENGIE Stadium, coach Cam Bernasconi was thrilled with the win and it seemed like a coming-of-age performance. […]
RECAP | Coaches Chat: 2026 AFLW Round 1
RETURNING for a second straight year, Rookie Me Central has delved into each of the 18 press conferences to hear from the coaches in the AFL Women’s and take a snippet of what they took from their respective matches. >> ST KILDA vs. CARLTON: St Kilda | Carlton
Saints “disappointed” with slow start in Blues’ loss
ST KILDA coach Nick Dal Santo said there were some clear areas to improve on from his side’s 26-point loss to Carlton at Marvel Stadium on Sunday, with a 33-point half-time deficit, high volume of turnovers and inability to capitalise on forward 50 entries were all on the agenda. Dal Santo’s Saints suffered a 9.12 […]
Blues Marvel at young guns after fast start
A SIX goals to one opening half set the scene for Carlton in the standalone Round 1 match against St Kilda, making it a memorable day for Bluebaggers as part of the double-header action at Marvel Stadium. Hoping to build on their rise up the ladder last season, the Blues held the Saints goalless until […]
Recruitment drive: Fresh Saints faces forge new path
ST KILDA will lay claim to its own reserves side for the first time since 1999 this year. After ceasing their alignment with Sandringham Zebras, who have also driven a strong recruiting campaign, the Saints have built their new VFL list with a focus on youth development and establishing culture. >> RECRUITMENT DRIVE: Sandringham | […]
EVERY CLUB | 2025 AFLW Draft team reviews
THE DUST has settled on this year’s AFLW Draft, which saw 60 players find new homes in Monday night’s event at Marvel Stadium. Across the last few days, Rookie Me Central has been unpacking each club’s respective hauls, revealing how they came together and granting a final grade. Click on the corresponding links below to […]
2025 AFLW Draft review: Western Bulldogs
COMPLETING our team-by-team review of the 2025 AFLW Draft, the Western Bulldogs also made just the minimum two selections, with a couple of draft bolters at their respective selections. One National Academy member who was gaining plenty of interest late had the trigger pulled in the first round, while a complete bolter thanks to her […]
2025 AFLW Draft review: West Coast
WEST Coast managed to secure the local young star, while also adding another exciting talent in the form of a Victorian utility in what was a relatively small draft crop after a huge one in 2024. The Eagles made finals for the first time and will be looking to build on that effort next season […]
Tasmanian AFLW list build concessions revealed
TASMANIA’S AFLW list build concessions have been revealed, with clubs informed on Wednesday of the Devils’ initial trade and draft mechanics. Set to enter the women’s competition in 2028, Tasmania will have exclusive access to local talent, on top of several draft handouts and unique free agency rules. >> SCROLL to see the full list […]
