PODCAST | Final Siren – Episode 160
THE FINAL Siren Podcast is back for another instalment, with Episode 160 covering the latest AFL Draft news. Host Peter Williams and Rookie Me Central’s Michael Alvaro reconvene to recap the 2023 AFL Under 18 National Championships, and what it means for this month’s Power Rankings. Tune in! EPISODE 160 RUNDOWN >> Listen to the full […]
How it happened: 2023 AFL U18 National Championships
NOW that the dust has settled on this year’s AFL Under 18 National Championships, it is time to look back on how the carnival unfolded. In a historic instalment of the annual event, the Allies were crowned champion for the first time. We recap all you need to know about each states’ campaign. >> Remember […]
Up the grades: Draper stars in second senior dig
SOUTH Australian Under 18 MVP Sid Draper continues to go from strength to strength in his bottom-age season, after another promising performance in his second senior SANFL game. The South Adelaide midfielder had 21 disposals and six clearances as his Panthers went down to Sturt on Sunday. It comes after Draper, the younger brother of […]
Scouting Notes: 2023 AFL U18s – Vic Country vs. Vic Metro
VIC COUNTRY rounded out this year’s AFL Under 18 National Championships with a runaway 31-point win over their Metro counterparts. A run of nine unanswered goals between terms two and three proved the difference as both sides ended the carnival with 2-2 records. It was a case of cream rising to the top for Country […]
PROFILED | 2023 AFL U16 All Australian Team
THE 2023 AFL Under 16 All Australian team was announced last week, highlighting 23 of the best performed prospects in this year’s carnival. We profile each emerging talent with a look at how they fared throughout the championships, and what they may offer in years to come. >> Announced: 2023 AFL U16 All Australian Team […]
Remember the names: 2023 AFL Under 18 MVPs
THE 2023 AFL Under 18 National Championships have concluded, with Most Valuable Player (MVP) Awards handed out for each side and the Larke Medal also selected. We profile each of the winners, who joined esteemed company in earning their respective honours. >> Remember the names: 2023 AFL U16 MVPs LARKE MEDAL Ryley Sanders (Allies/Tasmania/Sandringham Dragons)Midfielder […]
PREVIEW | 2023 AFL U18s: Vic Country vs. Vic Metro
A VICTORIAN derby rounds out this year’s AFL Under 18 National Championships, as Country takes on Metro at IKON Park tomorrow morning. Having been the title-deciding match last year, only bragging rights are on the line this time out after the Allies clinched the title last week. We preview the big clash. >> SCROLL to […]
PREVIEW | 2023 Talent League – Tasmania vs. Oakleigh
AFTER flight cancellations forced a fixture change last week, the Oakleigh Chargers finally get to travel to the Apple Isle and take on Tasmania on Saturday. The match is part of an all-Devils double-header at North Hobart Oval, which will officially bring an end to Round 13 of the boy’s competition.
2023 AFL Under 16 All Australian team announced
THE 2023 AFL Under 16 All Australia team has been announced, featuring 23 of the nation’s brightest prospects. Coached by title-winning mentor Andrew Sturgess, the squad is dominated by five of his Vic Metro champions, and a handful of Gold Coast Suns Academy members. >> How it happened: 2023 AFL U16 National Championships At the […]
PROFILED | The 2023 title-winning Allies squad
THE 2023 Allies squad is barely a week removed from officially stamping itself as the best group in the team’s relatively short history, having emphatically taken out this year’s AFL Under 18 National Championships title – undefeated, no less. Consisting of players from the Northern Territory, New South Wales, Queensland, and Tasmania, the Allies had […]
PODCAST | Game Sense – Episode 29
EPISODE 29 of the Game Sense has dropped, with the team reconvening to discuss all the latest news and fallout in the women’s footballing world. In this week’s instalment, host Michael Alvaro is joined by Rookie Me Central Chief Editor Peter Williams to break down the latest Under 18 National Championships action, which Talent League prospects are on the up, […]
Smillie, Smith climb RMC Medal charts
BOTTOM-AGE stars Josh Smillie and Jagga Smith are climbing the Rookie Me Central Medal leaderboard after looking a level above in their Round 12 outings. While absent for the weekend’s play, both midfielders have improved their positions since our last update. >> SCROLL to see the leaderboard Smillie is now clear in second spot, just […]
