2026 WAFLW 15 to Watch: #6 Charlie Fletcher
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 5s | 2026 Talent League Preseason Testing
ON THE eve of a new Talent League campaign, the preseason testing combine results reveal an even spread of high-level athletes. Among the most impressive results, a pair of Northern Knights soared atop the running vertical jump leaderboard at the event held in Bundoora earlier this month. >> SCROLL to see the Top 5s for […]
2026 Talent League Girls preview: Giants Academy
AFTER going down to Sydney Swans Academy in the final match of the 2026 NSW/ACT Under 22 Summer Series, the GWS Giants Academy set its sights on the Talent League Girls competition. Going undefeated last season throughout the four games, the orange team will have an extended and stiffer fixture this time around as the […]
2026 Western Australia U16s Girls squad confirmed
WESTERN Australia has named the 26-strong squad it will send to the 2026 AFLW National Development Championships next month. The group of predominant 2010-born talents were locked in yesterday by the West Australian Football Talent Program, and features all nine WAFL Women’s clubs. Headlining the list is Bella Nelson, a West Perth young gun who […]
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Scout Semple
EASTERN Ranges midfielder/forward Scout Semple is a damaging player in the front half of the ground, with the National Academy member a slick ball user and decision maker. She was part of Eastern’s premiership last season, and is expected to take another step forward with more midfield time this year, as well as being a […]
2026 WAFLW 15 to Watch: #7 Hannah Seaborn
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 […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 AAMI Talent League – Round 1
THE NEWLY renamed AAMI Talent League got underway on Wednesday night with a double-header at Coopers Stadium. Reigning premier Sturt powered away from Central District to win by 63 points in the season-opener, before North Adelaide did the same to Norwood in a 30-point victory at The Parade. The following night at Richmond Oval, Glenelg […]
2026 WAFLW Team Preview: East Perth
FOLLOWING a wooden spoon in its third season, East Perth is building from the ground up in 2026. The WAFL Women’s side avoided having back-to-back spoons in 2024 after finishing about Peel Thunder, but losing a couple of key players to AFLW clubs early in the year hurt the Royals and they ended up finishing […]
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Rikisha Nannup
WEST PERTH has plenty of promising AFLW Draft prospects in this year’s draft cop, and among them is Rikisha Nannup who enters 2026 with WAFLW experience and having trained with the West Australian summer squad. Now the Falcons’ top-ager is gunning to lock in her place across both squad in what is set to be […]
2026 Talent League Girls preview: Swans Academy
SYDNEY Swans Academy are coming off a successful NSW/ACT Under 22 Women’s Summer Series and have a weekend off before commencing the 2026 Talent League Girls competition. The Swans face the side they beat on the last day of the series on the first day of the Talent League in the GWS Giants Academy and […]
Recruitment drive: Fresh Saints faces forge new path
ST KILDA will lay claim to its own reserves side for the first time since 1999 this year. After ceasing their alignment with Sandringham Zebras, who have also driven a strong recruiting campaign, the Saints have built their new VFL list with a focus on youth development and establishing culture. >> RECRUITMENT DRIVE: Sandringham | […]
EVERY CLUB | 2025 AFLW Draft team reviews
THE DUST has settled on this year’s AFLW Draft, which saw 60 players find new homes in Monday night’s event at Marvel Stadium. Across the last few days, Rookie Me Central has been unpacking each club’s respective hauls, revealing how they came together and granting a final grade. Click on the corresponding links below to […]
2025 AFLW Draft review: Western Bulldogs
COMPLETING our team-by-team review of the 2025 AFLW Draft, the Western Bulldogs also made just the minimum two selections, with a couple of draft bolters at their respective selections. One National Academy member who was gaining plenty of interest late had the trigger pulled in the first round, while a complete bolter thanks to her […]
2025 AFLW Draft review: West Coast
WEST Coast managed to secure the local young star, while also adding another exciting talent in the form of a Victorian utility in what was a relatively small draft crop after a huge one in 2024. The Eagles made finals for the first time and will be looking to build on that effort next season […]
Tasmanian AFLW list build concessions revealed
TASMANIA’S AFLW list build concessions have been revealed, with clubs informed on Wednesday of the Devils’ initial trade and draft mechanics. Set to enter the women’s competition in 2028, Tasmania will have exclusive access to local talent, on top of several draft handouts and unique free agency rules. >> SCROLL to see the full list […]
2025 AFLW Draft review: Sydney
SYDNEY managed to keep three homegrown Academy prospects despite having to let one go to crosstown rivals, GWS. The Swans had three top 20 talents within their ranks, and while Kiera Yerbury was the one left out of the three with only two possible bid matches, Sydney addressed a couple of key position spots, as […]
2025 AFLW Draft review: St Kilda
THERE was a clear focus on strength and power both around the ball and across the field for St Kilda at Monday night’s AFLW Draft. All five of the Saints’ selections boast physicality and strength, while also covering each of the three lines. >> EVERY PICK: National Draft>> 100+ PROFILES: View the 2025 AFLW Draft Guide DRAFT HAUL Pick […]
2025 AFLW Draft review: Richmond
RICHMOND traded up to Pick 1 from Pick 4 to take any fate out of the equation and select the player they felt would suit the club best from a trio of available options. While tossing up between a few names, they landed on a West Australian key forward who fits a clear need, before […]
2025 AFLW Draft review: Port Adelaide
PORT Adelaide paired up a couple of close mates in its 2025 AFL Women’s Draft haul, with two National Academy members heading to Alberton to stock up even more talent. A local high-end prospect alongside a naturally gifted West Australian saw the Power bring in a couple of A grade players at great value. >> EVERY […]
Trengove keen on Collingwood culture
EXCITEMENT was the overriding emotion for new Collingwood draftee Imogen Trengove after being selected with pick eight in Monday night’s intake at Marvel Stadium. Speaking the following morning, the South Australian expressed her gratitude in being selected for such a historically significant club. >> EVERY PICK: 2025 AFLW Draft “When my name was read out […]
2026 WAFLW 15 to Watch: #6 Charlie Fletcher
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 5s | 2026 Talent League Preseason Testing
ON THE eve of a new Talent League campaign, the preseason testing combine results reveal an even spread of high-level athletes. Among the most impressive results, a pair of Northern Knights soared atop the running vertical jump leaderboard at the event held in Bundoora earlier this month. >> SCROLL to see the Top 5s for […]
2026 Talent League Girls preview: Giants Academy
AFTER going down to Sydney Swans Academy in the final match of the 2026 NSW/ACT Under 22 Summer Series, the GWS Giants Academy set its sights on the Talent League Girls competition. Going undefeated last season throughout the four games, the orange team will have an extended and stiffer fixture this time around as the […]
2026 Western Australia U16s Girls squad confirmed
WESTERN Australia has named the 26-strong squad it will send to the 2026 AFLW National Development Championships next month. The group of predominant 2010-born talents were locked in yesterday by the West Australian Football Talent Program, and features all nine WAFL Women’s clubs. Headlining the list is Bella Nelson, a West Perth young gun who […]
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Scout Semple
EASTERN Ranges midfielder/forward Scout Semple is a damaging player in the front half of the ground, with the National Academy member a slick ball user and decision maker. She was part of Eastern’s premiership last season, and is expected to take another step forward with more midfield time this year, as well as being a […]
2026 WAFLW 15 to Watch: #7 Hannah Seaborn
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 […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 AAMI Talent League – Round 1
THE NEWLY renamed AAMI Talent League got underway on Wednesday night with a double-header at Coopers Stadium. Reigning premier Sturt powered away from Central District to win by 63 points in the season-opener, before North Adelaide did the same to Norwood in a 30-point victory at The Parade. The following night at Richmond Oval, Glenelg […]
2026 WAFLW Team Preview: East Perth
FOLLOWING a wooden spoon in its third season, East Perth is building from the ground up in 2026. The WAFL Women’s side avoided having back-to-back spoons in 2024 after finishing about Peel Thunder, but losing a couple of key players to AFLW clubs early in the year hurt the Royals and they ended up finishing […]
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Rikisha Nannup
WEST PERTH has plenty of promising AFLW Draft prospects in this year’s draft cop, and among them is Rikisha Nannup who enters 2026 with WAFLW experience and having trained with the West Australian summer squad. Now the Falcons’ top-ager is gunning to lock in her place across both squad in what is set to be […]
