2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Charlee Brooksby
SMOOTH-moving Norwood half-back/wing Charlee Brooksby is looking to build on her bottom-age season and join older sister Molly at the elite level. Possessing similar elite execution traits, Brooksby’s year was impacted by injury towards the end, but she still showed plenty of talent to suggest she will go far. We spoke to Brooksby at the […]
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Evie Ward
TALENTED Tasmanian Evie Ward is a member of the National Academy, and one of two from the Apple Isle in the high-performance program. Another AFLW Draft prospect out of the recent Lauderdale footy factory, Ward has spent time playing across multiple lines, and is looking to continue that while honing in on her midfield craft. […]
Preseason Q&A: George Gale (Claremont)
CLAREMONT heads into 2026 on the back of a third-consecutive WAFL Colts flag, still possessing a wealth of exciting prospects. Among them is stylish outside utility George Gale. The wingman/defender averaged 20.1 disposals and 5.3 marks per game in last year’s premiership side, utilising his sharp foot skills and composed decision making along the way. […]
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Morgan Stevens
BREAKING the all-time vertical jumps records at the recent Giants Academy Preseason Testing event, Morgan Stevens boasts some remarkable athletic traits for her size. The key defender is often stopping opponents from scoring, but she has some weaponous offensive traits as well which are highlighted by her speed and aerial ability. We spoke to Stevens […]
2026 SANFLW 15 to Watch: #7 Georgie Fielder
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 […]
Preseason Q&A: Kale Matthews-Hampton (Sturt)
IF YOU thought the footballing world was beginning to move past the fabled ‘basketball background’, think again. Kale Matthews-Hampton is the latest prospect on said production line, currently in the midst of his first full preseason having made the decision to put a promising basketball career behind him. The 187cm defender was part of Sturt’s […]
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Summer Ajduk
A BREAKOUT season in her debut year for Swan Districts’ WAFL Women’s side, Summer Ajduk forced her way back into the state program and could be a notable eye-catcher for the Black Ducks. Ajduk has taken each opportunity as it has come, and will be a key link between midfield and attack in 2026. We […]
2025/26 NTFL WPL Finals: Week 1 Preview
FINALS action is about to kick off in the Top End, with a couple of intriguing clashes for NTFL Women’s Premier League fans on Saturday. As part of a double-header at TIO Stadium – and three consecutive Premier League matches between men’s and women’s at the venue – four of the five post-season sides will […]
2026 SANFLW 15 to Watch: #8 Miyu Endersby
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 […]
Croweaters keen to keep tabs on speedster
SOUTH Australia’s state academy members have been buoyed by the progression of Central District speedster Jake Eime, who was a common answer to the question ‘which teammate should we look out for to have a big year?’. Eime’s name popped up several times as all 25 top-agers were surveyed. >> MORE: State teammates single Steed […]
