Preseason Q&A: Cody Curtin (Claremont)
TALL Claremont utility Cody Curtin is looking to follow in the footsteps of big brother Dan, of Adelaide Crows fame, who he says has been the biggest influence on his footy career to date. The younger sibling possesses similar versatility in that he can play at either end of the ground as a competitive aerial […]
Preseason Q&A: Fred Rodriguez (South Fremantle)
SOUTH Fremantle midfielder Fred Rodriguez burst onto the scene last year as one of Western Australia’s top draft prospects for 2025. The dual-footed, inside-outside on-baller is a balanced player who has spent time training with Fremantle this preseason as part of the AFL Academy program. A Dockers supporter, Rodriguez played all four games for WA […]
Buffs break duck, Bombers keep touch with top two
DARWIN Buffaloes have recorded their first win of the 2024/25 NTFL season after defeating Wanderers by 27 points at TIO Stadium on Saturday evening. The Buffs burst ahead with three unanswered goals in the second term and restricted the Muk Muks to 3.10 to take home their first set of four points. >> SCROLL to […]
Buffettes feast on cellar dweller, jump into fourth
DARWIN Buffettes have leapfrogged Palmerston and Tiwi Bombers into fourth place on the NTFL Women’s ladder after a thumping 110-point win over Wanderers in Round 14. The Buffs booted eight goals either side of half time while keeping the Muk Muks goalless for the seventh time this season. >> SCROLL to see the Round 14 […]
Preseason Q&A: Wes Walley (Subiaco)
SUBIACO forward Wes Walley has both a name and play style that are easy to spot. The 17-year-old’s talent was recognised by the West Australian State Academy, and having played in last year’s Under 17 Futures showcase, he went on to be selected in the National Academy for 2025. The Warwick-Greenwood junior is part of […]
Crocs complete final term turnaround over Tahs
SOUTHERN DISTRICTS continues to set the benchmark in the Northern Territory Football League (NTFL) after a 13-point comeback win over Waratah in Round 13. The Crocs trailed by 22 points at half time, and ran over the top after falling 16 points behind with less than 10 minutes to play in the final quarter. >> […]
PINT remains undefeated in face of Buffette fightback
PINT remains the only undefeated Northern Territory Football League (NTFL) Women’s side after holding on to defeat Darwin Buffettes in a thrilling Round 13 encounter on Saturday evening. Despite tripling their goal tally in the final quarter, the Buffettes fell a single point short of the upset victory. >> SCROLL to see the Round 13 […]
Big return marked with big margins in Top End
THE 2025 portion of the NTFL Women’s season began with a common theme across all the Round 12 matches – big margins. The biggest of these winners was Palmerston, who kept Wanderers firmly winless after thrashing them to the tune of 170 points. Palmerston was already 44 points up at the first change, and kept […]
Wanders, Magpies split points in thrilling draw
ROUND 12 of the Northern Territory Football League (NTFL) saw the Wanderers and Palmerston Magpies play out a draw when they clashed at TIO Stadium on Sunday afternoon. With finals approaching and the Wanderers still looking to move into the top four in the coming weeks, it was an important couple of points to keep […]
Footy coverage ramps back up over off-season
WITH the dust now settled on the 2024 AFL and AFLW Drafts and the year coming to a close in a few hours, Rookie Me Central sets its sights on 2025. There will be no shortage of content over the off-season as we build up to what promises to be a huge year. Throughout January […]
Georgie’s going west after realising dream
EASTERN Ranges star Georgie Brisbane has got a big few months ahead of her, with a move to the other side of the country on the cards after being drafted by Fremantle in last week’s AFL Women’s Draft. But, despite how huge the move is for anyone of any age let alone an 18-year-old, Brisbane […]
Birds of a feather bring quartet to Adelaide
IT IS no secret that Adelaide has been looking to regenerate their list after a preliminary final appearance ended in heartbreak for the third consecutive year. With exceptional stars at the helm and young talent finding its feet, the Crows will look to go again in 2025. The club has regenerated its list through a […]
Paterson excited for new challenges at Port Adelaide
WEST AUSTRALIAN midfielder Lily Paterson will move across the country to join Port Adelaide after being taken with their first pick of the 2024 AFLW Draft. The 18-year-old joins a number of Port Adelaide players who originated in Western Australia, such as Gemma Houghton, Abbey Dowrick and Jasmin Stewart. With players on the list having […]
Effects of the nationalisation of the AFLW Draft: a case study ft. GWS
THE 2024 AFL Women’s Draft was a historic one for the competition, with the first truly national draft taking place. With the way that the draft has been run in the past and the varying strengths of the various state competitions across the country, this change to a truly national draft has obviously some clubs […]
2024 AFLW Draft review: Western Bulldogs
FILLING out some key position needs at the 2024 AFLW Draft while picking a couple of Oakleigh Chargers premiership players proved to be the strategy for the Western Bulldogs. The Dogs managed to grab a much needed forward target to partner up with Kristie-Lee Weston-Turner, as well as an experienced ruck, and gut-running midfielder. >> […]
2024 AFLW Draft review: West Coast
WEST Coast capitalised on a truly National AFLW Draft by picking up four players outside of Western Australia. Two Victorians and two South Australians made their way to the blue and gold, with strength and pressure key elements for the Eagles at this year’s AFLW Draft. >> EVERY PICK: National Draft | Recap DRAFT HAUL […]
2024 AFLW Draft review: Sydney
WITH a large gap between its first and second selections, Sydney opted for a trio of familiar faces with its last three picks after grabbing one of the fastest players in the AFLW Draft at Pick 5. >> EVERY PICK: National Draft | Recap DRAFT HAUL National Draft: 5. Zippy Fish55. Amelia Martin58. Caitlin Reid59. […]
2024 AFLW Draft review: St Kilda
AFTER trading out its first round selection on AFLW Trade Deadline Day, St Kilda headed into the AFLW Draft with the three selections, and just one inside the Top 50. They secured an athletic tall out of the Dandenong Stingrays, as well as an ultimate utility, and and ex-Gold Coast Suns top 20 pick. >> […]
2024 AFLW Draft review: Richmond
BEEFING up its power and inside midfield, Richmond added some serious talent to its young brigade with two first round picks, before drafting the player it failed to secure during the AFLW Trade Period, with the selection it likely offered up to begin with anyway. >> EVERY PICK: National Draft | Recap DRAFT HAUL National […]
2024 AFLW Draft review: Port Adelaide
IT WAS another active AFLW Draft for Port Adelaide, with the South Australian side adding five top-age players across four states to its list. By doing so, the Power filled a variety of positional needs and look to continue their rise up the ladder in 2025. >> EVERY PICK: National Draft | Recap DRAFT HAUL […]
Preseason Q&A: Cody Curtin (Claremont)
TALL Claremont utility Cody Curtin is looking to follow in the footsteps of big brother Dan, of Adelaide Crows fame, who he says has been the biggest influence on his footy career to date. The younger sibling possesses similar versatility in that he can play at either end of the ground as a competitive aerial […]
Preseason Q&A: Fred Rodriguez (South Fremantle)
SOUTH Fremantle midfielder Fred Rodriguez burst onto the scene last year as one of Western Australia’s top draft prospects for 2025. The dual-footed, inside-outside on-baller is a balanced player who has spent time training with Fremantle this preseason as part of the AFL Academy program. A Dockers supporter, Rodriguez played all four games for WA […]
Buffs break duck, Bombers keep touch with top two
DARWIN Buffaloes have recorded their first win of the 2024/25 NTFL season after defeating Wanderers by 27 points at TIO Stadium on Saturday evening. The Buffs burst ahead with three unanswered goals in the second term and restricted the Muk Muks to 3.10 to take home their first set of four points. >> SCROLL to […]
Buffettes feast on cellar dweller, jump into fourth
DARWIN Buffettes have leapfrogged Palmerston and Tiwi Bombers into fourth place on the NTFL Women’s ladder after a thumping 110-point win over Wanderers in Round 14. The Buffs booted eight goals either side of half time while keeping the Muk Muks goalless for the seventh time this season. >> SCROLL to see the Round 14 […]
Preseason Q&A: Wes Walley (Subiaco)
SUBIACO forward Wes Walley has both a name and play style that are easy to spot. The 17-year-old’s talent was recognised by the West Australian State Academy, and having played in last year’s Under 17 Futures showcase, he went on to be selected in the National Academy for 2025. The Warwick-Greenwood junior is part of […]
Crocs complete final term turnaround over Tahs
SOUTHERN DISTRICTS continues to set the benchmark in the Northern Territory Football League (NTFL) after a 13-point comeback win over Waratah in Round 13. The Crocs trailed by 22 points at half time, and ran over the top after falling 16 points behind with less than 10 minutes to play in the final quarter. >> […]
PINT remains undefeated in face of Buffette fightback
PINT remains the only undefeated Northern Territory Football League (NTFL) Women’s side after holding on to defeat Darwin Buffettes in a thrilling Round 13 encounter on Saturday evening. Despite tripling their goal tally in the final quarter, the Buffettes fell a single point short of the upset victory. >> SCROLL to see the Round 13 […]
Big return marked with big margins in Top End
THE 2025 portion of the NTFL Women’s season began with a common theme across all the Round 12 matches – big margins. The biggest of these winners was Palmerston, who kept Wanderers firmly winless after thrashing them to the tune of 170 points. Palmerston was already 44 points up at the first change, and kept […]
Wanders, Magpies split points in thrilling draw
ROUND 12 of the Northern Territory Football League (NTFL) saw the Wanderers and Palmerston Magpies play out a draw when they clashed at TIO Stadium on Sunday afternoon. With finals approaching and the Wanderers still looking to move into the top four in the coming weeks, it was an important couple of points to keep […]
