Michael Alvaro

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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 […]

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 […]

Inaugural Tasmania Devils VFL squad revealed

TASMANIA Devils’ inaugural VFL squad has been announced, featuring 48 players keen to don the iconic bottle green guernsey next year. The headline signings include several former AFL-listed players, along with a host of young local talent from both local reaches and interstate. >> SCROLL to see the full squad Ex-Sydney trio Robbie Fox, Caleb […]

Trengove keen on Collingwood culture

EXCITEMENT was the overriding emotion for new Collingwood draftee Imogen Trengove after being selected with pick eight in Monday night’s intake at Marvel Stadium. Speaking the following morning, the South Australian expressed her gratitude in being selected for such a historically significant club. >> EVERY PICK: 2025 AFLW Draft “When my name was read out […]

Johnstone’s draft day like few others

BOOM Essendon recruit Maggie Johnstone experienced a frantic draft day on Monday, which culminated in her name being called out at pick 10. The South Warrnambool export earned a late invite to the live event at Marvel Stadium, making for a race against the clock and reassurance she would be picked up. >> EVERY PICK: […]

Adelaide-bound Bown ready to meet high standards

ADELAIDE draftee Chloe Bown is a born winner, and took out just about every individual award imaginable throughout her top-age campaign. It is only fitting, then, that the Oakleigh Chargers graduate has ended up at arguably the most successful club in AFLW history. >> EVERY PICK: 2025 AFLW Draft Speaking to media on the morning […]

Giants duo stoked to join orange team

“STOKED” was a common word used between new Greater Western Sydney (GWS) recruits Scarlett Johnson and Kiera Yerbury in the immediate aftermath of being drafted. Selected with picks two and three respectively, the pair are both extremely keen to add to the club’s young talent. >> EVERY PICK: 2025 AFLW Draft Having previously been pegged […]

Pick one nod “means the world” to Wolmarans

NEW TIGER Olivia Wolmarans made history on Monday night, becoming the first West Australian to be selected with pick one of the AFLW Draft. The enigmatic key forward didn’t give much away, but told media at the event she “had a feeling” she would end up at Tigerland. >> EVERY PICK: 2025 AFLW Draft Wolmarans […]

AFLW Draft | Every club’s future picks

SEVERAL future picks changed hands over the AFLW trade period, and they are once again set to play a part in Monday night’s draft. The likes of Hawthorn and North Melbourne are ready to strike with bumper 2026 hauls, which could help manufacture moves up the board for 2025. >> 2025 PICKS: Indicative AFLW Draft […]

AFLW DRAFT | Final 2025 Indicative Draft Order

THE indicative AFLW Draft order has been locked in after a busy trade period, with Richmond trading up to claim the coveted first pick. Gold Coast is also set to feature prominently atop the order having stockpiled selections to match a raft of incoming academy bids. See where your club sits ahead of Monday’s intake. […]

AFLW | Every club’s picks, ins and outs

AFTER a hectic deadline day brought a close to trade period, every club’s ins, outs and draft picks have been settled. While plenty more will change at Monday’s intake, here’s a look at where things sit before Richmond is on the clock with pick one. >> AFLW TRADES: Day 1 | Day 2 | Days […]

2025 AFLW Trade wrap: Deadline Day

A DRAMATIC day of dealings brought the AFLW trade period to a close on Wednesday, with 15 players finding new homes. A number of deals went down to the wire, and while middle ground was found for the most part, the high profile Kristie-Lee Weston-Turner trade was left on the table. >> AFLW TRADES: Day […]

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