Campbell “enjoying” AFL Draft journey
BY his own admission, Tasmanian Seth Campbell has been flying under the radar. In most years, Campbell’s invite to the AFL National Draft Combine would be highly talked about across his home state, and indeed his region in the north west. But in 2022, Campbell has had to share the limelight with potential first round […]
Tahs’ rise after clipping Magpie wings
WARATAH stands alone at the top of the Northern Territory Football League (NTFL) Men’s Premier League after winning a tight 13-point win over Palmerston Magpies. Both sides headed into the contest at Gardens Ovals as contenders, and it was the Tahs that piled on seven goals to two in the opening half to lead by […]
Barnett “buzzing” from big top-age year
THERE were not too many achievements that West Adelaide ruck Harry Barnett did not tick off in 2022. The 202cm, 97kg prospect stepped up throughout this year to be the standout pure ruck prospect in the AFL Draft crop, winning All-Australian honours and an invite to the AFL National Draft Combine. In a year where […]
Saints rise to first NTFLW win in 2022/23 season
IN what has a been a tough start to the 2022/23 Northern Territory Football League (NTFL) Women’s season, St Mary’s finally grabbed its first win, running out 61-point winners over Wanderers. In a bottom two clash between the only winless sides of the season, the Saints were powerful from start to finish, booting 11 goals […]
Davey “doesn’t mind” destination, enjoys “surreal” season
ESSENDON father-son candidate Alwyn Davey Jr is not worried about which club he ends up at, he just wants to play at the top level. The son of Alwyn Davey Sr (100 games) and nephew of Melbourne talent Aaron (178), Alwyn Jr has long been touted as a future Bomber talent, but the Northern Territory […]
Lions focused on top spot lock
BRISBANE AFL Women’s coach Craig Starcevich is not shying away from the fact his team wants top spot on the ladder and remain in Queensland for the finals series. That dream is just one week away after ticking off yet another box with a regulation win over Hawthorn. The Lions goal was to restrict the […]
Bulldogs “relish” crunch game ahead of finale
IN the box seat to take their place in the Season 7 finals series, the Western Bulldogs were able to fire in the first of two crunch games in the final fortnight of the season. Barring a catastrophic Round 10 loss to Carlton, the Bulldogs have put themselves in an almost-certain top eight spot after […]
Cooper “incredibly proud” of Docker desire
IN what has been a frustrating AFL Women’s season for Fremantle coaches, players and fans alike due to no real fault of their own, head coach Trent Cooper declared his pride for his team after it overcame odds to defeat Sydney on the road. While the Swans might be on the bottom of the Season […]
2023 AFLW Over-age Draft: Mature-agers to watch
FOLLOWING news of an Over-Age Draft in 2023, Rookie Me Central has compiled some of the names to keep in mind for said intake, set to take place in February or March. In the previous article, we took a look at the top-agers available (those born in 2004), and in this second article, we will […]
Roos’ “Best footy we’ve played”: Crocker
NORTH Melbourne coach Darren Crocker could not have been more pleased with his side’s performance against fellow AFL Women’s contender Collingwood, declaring it the “best footy” he has seen the Roos play during his time at the club. The Roos took it right up to the Magpies, weathered the early storm, then dominated the second […]
Joyce pleased with full team effort
GOLD Coast Suns coach Cameron Joyce was pleased with his side’s response against Carlton following a disappointing Round 8 loss to Melbourne, getting on top of the Navy Blues to win by 27 points on Friday night. In another home match at Metricon Stadium, the Suns bounced back from a goalless first half to kick […]
Clarke happy with win from “great contest”
ADELAIDE coach Matthew Clarke said he was just happy to come away with the four points after an ultra-struggle against Geelong at Unley Oval. In a match that effectively decided a double chance, the Crows got up in a nail-biter, 4.6 (30) to 4.4 (28). “I thought it was a great contest, I thought there […]
