2025 AFL Draft Preview: Hawthorn
AFTER failing to land a major trade coup in Essendon captain Zach Merrett, Hawthorn is left with a pair of first round selections heading into the National Draft. The Hawks made a splash with two finals wins from eighth this year, and now have the opportunity to add to their exciting young list. >> 100+ […]
Crows coach keen for Dees “challenge”
ADELAIDE farewelled its home fans ahead of a stint on the road after booking its place in a massive semi-final against Melbourne. The Crows produced a “pretty complete” performance during their win over first-time finalists St Kilda at Norwood Oval, coming away with an 8.12 (60) to 2.4 (16) victory. “We had a little patch […]
2025 AFL Draft Preview: GWS GIANTS
HAVING achieved finals finishes in all three seasons under Adam Kingsley to date, Greater Western Sydney (GWS) is well poised to bolster its ‘Orange Tsunami’ style at the upcoming draft. The Giants lay claim to a first round selection and may only strike once, doing so around midway through night one. >> 100+ PROFILES: View […]
2025 AFL Draft Preview: Gold Coast SUNS
AFTER earning their first-ever finals berth and win, the Gold Coast Suns signalled their intent with two significant trade coups. Things are only set to get better for the Suns come draft time with a haul of Academy prospects which could rival the famed crop of 2023. It could see them make a high of […]
Match practice the key for determined Janschek
ASPIRING AFL Women’s footballer Yasmeen Janschek is under no illusions she has a long way to go to succeed at the top level. The former netballer spoke to Rookie Me Central about her journey recently, with part one of the two-part series looking into her background and decision around choosing the code. Part two will […]
2025 AFL Draft Preview: Geelong
FAMED draft bargain hunter Geelong enters the 2025 intake with a late-first round pick in tow, having made it to the last day of the season. While moves for Rowan Marshall and Charlie Curnow fell through, the Cats can fill out depth with a high-end prospect and two Next Generation Academy (NGA) graduates. >> 100+ […]
Efficiency and stoppage craft the key to Lions’ win
FOR the second time in three weeks, Brisbane was forced to come from behind against Melbourne to surge to victory and secure itself an all-important home preliminary final. The Lions did not have to fight back from as much as their Round 11 deficit, but still trailed by two goals at quarter time without kicking […]
Buck’s Blues “soak up” first finals win
IN HIS third season at the helm, Matthew Buck has added a finals win to his CV, as his Carlton side broke through for its first AFL Women’s post-season victory in five years after knocking off West Coast at Ikon Park on Saturday. It seems like a lifetime ago that the Blues won at the […]
2025 AFL Draft Preview: Fremantle
HAVING broken through for a finals berth, the postseason didn’t go how Fremantle would have intended, but hope remains for another strong run at it in 2026. The Dockers possess a late-first round pick and have two Next Generation Academy (NGA) prospects to promote in this year’s intake. >> 100+ PROFILES: View the 2025 AFL […]
2025 AFL Draft Preview: Essendon
AMONG an indicative draft order resembling Noah’s Ark, Essendon possesses two early selections which will go a long way to shaping the remainder of the first round. The Bombers then lay claim to a pair of Next Generation Academy (NGA) members who may well attract bids within the top 30. >> 100+ PROFILES: View the […]
