2026 WAFLW 15 to Watch: #1 Cara Dziegielewski
ANOTHER season of WAFLW Women’s action is just around the corner, with the season kicking off on March 28. As we did with the SANFL Women’s competition, Rookie Me Central will count down 15 players to watch in the upcoming year, focusing on either top-age or bottom-age prospects to keep in mind. We complete our […]
2026 WAFLW Team Preview: Claremont
THE GREATEST team of the last few years in the WAFL Women’s, Claremont is eyeing off an unprecedented third straight flag in 2026. The Tigers fans might have needed heart monitors during the finals series with both opposition sides having late shots on goal to win, but Claremont finished in front and took home yet […]
2026 WAFLW 15 to Watch: #2 Lexi Strachan
ANOTHER season of WAFLW Women’s action is just around the corner, with the season kicking off on March 28. As we did with the SANFL Women’s competition, Rookie Me Central will count down 15 players to watch in the upcoming year, focusing on either top-age or bottom-age prospects to keep in mind. We continue our […]
Top prospects on the board in RMC Medal
A BUNCH of top draft prospects have staked their Rookie Me Central Medal claims in Round 1, including last year’s second place sitter Cody Walker. The Carlton father-son prospect racked up 28 disposals, eight clearances and two goals in Bendigo’s win over Tasmania, good enough for two votes. >> SCROLL to see the Round 1 […]
Talent League Player Focus: Wil Malady (Gippsland Power)
GIPPSLAND Power prospect Wil Malady made a statement to start the Talent League season, booting six goals in his side’s 87-point win over Murray. The mobile marking forward comes into his top-age campaign with plenty of plaudits having made his Vic Country Under 18 debut last year, followed by induction into the National Academy. He […]
2026 Talent League Girls preview: Calder Cannons
CALDER Cannons enter the Talent League Girls season looking to build on last year’s three wins, having brought on plenty of promising young prospects who will be top and bottom-agers in 2026. While development is always the key, the Cannons have been able to fast-track some of those players with key roles last season for […]
2026 WAFLW Team Preview: Swan Districts
SWAN Districts had a season to remember in 2025, and while the side did fall agonisingly short of a flag, it lost no followers along the way. The Swans have set themselves up for another big year with some key returns and their sights set on another deep finals run. LAST SEASON Finished: 3rd (Grand […]
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Zoe Zach
DANDENONG defender Zoe Zach carved out a consistent season last year for the Stingrays, and though a school trip saw the number 40 miss out on the Talent League Girls Grand Final, Zach returns as part of the Vic Country hub ready to go again in 2026. We spoke to Zach at the recent Talent […]
2026 WAFLW Team Preview: Subiaco
SUBIACO fought with Claremont for the minor premiership all season, before ultimately finishing second and then surprisingly bowing out in straight sets. Keeping the bulk of its list together outside the pair of gun talls who were drafted, the Lions will look to go again and remain a contender in the 2026 WAFLW season. LAST […]
2026 WAFLW 15 to Watch: #3 Mia Carlshausen
ANOTHER season of WAFLW Women’s action is just around the corner, with the season kicking off on March 28. As we did with the SANFL Women’s competition, Rookie Me Central will count down 15 players to watch in the upcoming year, focusing on either top-age or bottom-age prospects to keep in mind. We continue our […]
