2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Miyu Endersby
CENTRAL District tall Miyu Endersby has the balance of athleticism and versatility that catch the eye, while boasting a powerful kick wherever she goes. Capable of playing half-back and through the ruck, Endersby looms as one of the top South Australian prospects in the 2026 AFLW Draft. We spoke to Endersby at the recent South […]
Freemantle leads all-comers in PPR preseason stakes
SOUTH Australian bottom-ager Maia Freemantle is the clubhouse leader when it comes to physical performance rating (PPR) over the preseason, registering a 95.3 at the South Australian Preseason Testing event. The physical performance rating scales athletes on their results across each of their physical tests – standing and running vertical jumps, 20m sprint, agility test […]
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Kate Alexander
SOUTH Australian ruck Kate Alexander is a towering presence on the field, and now the Norwood tall has her sights set on bigger things. Entering her top-age season, Alexander has a number of goals to tick off as she looks to improve around the ground. We spoke to Alexander at the recent South Australian Preseason […]
2026 SANFLW 15 to Watch: #4 Lucy Moore
ANOTHER season of SANFL Women’s action is just around the corner, and while the league year is a little later than usual, South Australian footy fans have the brand new AAMI Talent League to look forward to starting February 28. As has become an annual tradition for Rookie Me Central, we name our top juniors […]
TOP 5s | 2026 Tasmanian Preseason Testing
THE BUDDING class of 2027 is shaping up nicely for Tasmania, if the recent preseason testing combine is anything to go by. Several 2009-born prospects produced top-five results across the event held in Hobart, headlined by dual-podium finisher Benjamin Russell. >> SCROLL to see the Top 5s for each test Lauderdale’s Russell exhibited his elite […]
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Georgie Fielder
GLENELG talent Georgie Fielder is her side’s top-age draft chance to watch, with the hard-running midfielder capable of playing both inside and outside. She has followed a similar path to her predecessors at the Bays in Piper Window and Violet Patterson, and now looks to carve out her own memorable draft-age season. We spoke to […]
2026 Talent League fixtures revealed
THE AFL has today released fixtures for the upcoming Talent League boys and girls seasons. The competition continues to expand, with news that the Bachar Houli Senior Boys Academy will compete in two matches, while the four club-aligned Northern Academies will now play seven games each. >> SCROLL for all the details TALENT LEAGUE BOYS […]
NTFL WPL: Buffs hold off Crocs in do-or-die final
DARWIN Buffettes are through to the semi-finals after keeping Southern Districts at bay in a tight nine-point victory at TIO Stadium on the weekend. The Buffs came in as the last finalist to make the post-season, but despite a fifth placed regular season performance, Darwin showed that post-season results are a restart. It was not […]
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Georgia Patterson
CLEVER forward Georgia Patterson showed some promising signs throughout her bottom-age campaign, and the Canberra-based Giants Academy prospect is expecting even bigger things in 2026. Capable to also rolling through the middle, Patterson has some nice footy IQ and defensive pressure, and will look to build on her overall game. We spoke to Patterson at […]
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Lexi Strachan
NATIONAL Academy member Lexi Strachan is a name to remember for this year’s AFLW Draft, and alongside fellow Falcon Cara Dziegielewski, headline Western Australia’s top-age brigade. Strachan is a powerful midfielder who can also roll forward and hit the scoreboard, and has plenty of upside to-boot. We spoke to Strachan at the recent Western Australia […]
