Allies fast start too much for Croweaters
A NINE goals to three opening half proved too much for South Australia to cut back as an impressive Allies outfit ran out 16-point winners in the opening match of the AFL Under 18 Championships at Thebarton Oval today. The Allies started strong – courtesy of two goals from Jed Walter and Ryley Sanders in […]
PREVIEW | 2023 AFL U18s: South Australia vs. Allies
THE 2023 AFL Under 18 National Championships get underway on Sunday, as South Australia hosts the Allies in Adelaide. It is the first of 10 matches scheduled across the tournament, played between Sunday’s combatants, Vic Country, Vic Metro, and Western Australia. We take you through all you need to know about this year’s carnival opener; […]
Your questions answered: May Power Rankings
ROOKIE Me Central’s first Power Rankings instalment for 2023 dropped on Monday, with 20 of the year’s top AFL Draft prospects put under the spotlight. With bolters and sliders alike making up the list, there were inevitably a bunch of queries to arise. We answer all your questions in the May Power Rankings Q&A. >> […]
RECAP | 2023 AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft
THE 2023 AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft went down last night, with 11 clubs making selections and as many fresh faces hitting the big leagues. Two former AFL-listed players – Caleb Poulter and Quinton Narkle – also earned second chances in the 13-player intake. We recap what went down. HOW IT WENT DOWN There was little […]
All the picks: 2023 AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft
A MIXED bag of 13 players have been selected in the 2023 AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft, including 11 fresh faces. Gippsland Power forward Ryan Maric was the first as West Coast called his name with pick one, while two former AFL-listed players have also earned lifelines with second clubs. Held virtually via AFL Headquarters, the […]
PREVIEW | 2023 AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft
THE 2023 AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft is just around the corner, set to be held virtually via the AFL tomorrow night. Before the picks drop, we take you through all you need to know about this year’s intake – from the top prospects, to eligibility rules, and which clubs are in line to make selections. […]
Scouting Notes: WA U18s vs. East Perth Reserves
WESTERN Australia’s Under 18 squad came together for its first practice match ahead of this year’s National Championship, defeating an East Perth reserves outfit at Mineral Resources Park on Sunday afternoon. In a free-flowing game, the West Australian side led at every change to run out comfortable victors. We highlight some of the players who […]
One-On-One: Cal Porter (Box Hill Hawks)
IN the first of our One-on-One interviews for 2023, the Rookie Me Central team chat to Box Hill Hawks’ Callum Porter about his football journey. From Gippsland Power to the Western Bulldogs and now at Box Hill Hawks, the 24-year-old is hoping for a second chance in the upcoming AFL Mid-Season Draft. INTERVIEW RUN SHEET: […]
Full list: 2023 AFL Mid-Season Draft nominees
THE FULL list of AFL Mid-Season Draft nominees has been finalised, with 321 players entering the pool for the May 31 intake. Broadcast live via the AFL, the draft is likely to see some former top level players get second chances, and many others reach the big leagues for the first time. Players can either […]
