Rising star Hillier has sights on top level
BRISBANE Lions Academy AFLW Draft prospect Kiara Hillier is hoping to follow in the footsteps of her inspiration Shannon Campbell and make it to the elite level. The 17-year-old is in her top-age year, and has plied her trade at both ends of the field, standing at 173cm. Running out for Maroochydore in the Queensland […]
Ryan gets his League chance
WEST Adelaide draft prospect Kobe Ryan will make his League debut in the SANFL tomorrow, in what will be somewhat of a baptism of fire for the teenager. The midfielder, who dominated the Under 18s for a month averaging 29.8 disposals, 4.4 marks, 6.8 clearances, 4.8 tackles and 6.0 inside 50s will play his third […]
VFLW Round 11 preview: Top sides prepare for huge last month in even competition
ONE last, but potentially very chaotic, month of the 2022 VFLW season to go. A lot could happen, and the top six is nowhere near close to being set at this point in time. At this point there are technically still 11 teams in finals contention, but realistically only nine, and with the evenness of […]
2022 AFLW U18s team review: Queensland
QUEENSLAND was really competitive from start to finish at the 2022 AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships. The Maroons went down to Vic Metro after fading in the second half at Metricon Stadium, but bounced back to notch up two wins over Vic Country and the Allies respectively. With no shortage of standout performers, here are […]
WAFL Player Focus: Elijah Hewett (Swan Districts)
THE FABLED speed-endurance mix is something many modern day midfielders aspire to enhance, and it is a trait Swan Districts talent Elijah Hewett weaponises. Three games into his WAFL League career, the solidly built ball winner has carried on from the bottom-age form which had him poised as Western Australia’s top draft prospect this year. […]
Variety of experiences helping Mason succeed
HAVING being mentored by variety of coaches over the years, Sydney Swans and AFLW Academy representative Dakota Mason values the vast array of opinions. Along with her mother, Mason credits them all as inspirations on her journey, that has lead her from playing local football, to representing her state – NSW/ACT – and the Allies […]
AFLW Present & Future Draft Watch: Carbone lives out dream
IN a new weekly piece on Rookie Me Central, we hone in on those players to remember for the AFLW Draft, present and future. With four new AFLW clubs joining the competition, spots will heat up, and players will be looking to put their best foot forward. For this piece, we have looked at those […]
VFLW Player Focus: Elizabeth McGrath (North Melbourne)
NORTH MELBOURNE’s ruck Elizabeth McGrath has had a great season in the VFLW, and has been one of the shining lights for the Roos in what has been at times a tough season for them. Her efforts last weekend against Carlton are the subject of this week’s Player Focus. Final Stats vs Carlton: Disposals: 18Kicks: […]
2022 AFLW U18s team review: Western Australia
WESTERN Australia bounced back from a forgettable loss to South Australia first up to be competitive against the WAFL Women’s All Stars, then collect the points against the Allies. The Sandgropers won their final game by a thrilling five points after trailing at half-time and being level at the final break. They had some standouts […]
Up the Grades: Ashcroft’s Lions debut a roaring success
BRISBANE Lions father-son candidate Will Ashcroft made his VFL debut this past weekend, and the top-age talent was ultra impressive. Son of triple premiership Lion, Marcus, Ashcroft is set to make his nomination call later this year but currently lives and goes to university in Melbourne, while playing for the Sandringham Dragons. Freed up amid […]
