Swan flies high after Combine invite
MAROOCHYDORE utility Amber Swan is one of 12 Queenslanders to earn a place at the upcoming AFLW Draft Combine, with the Lions Academy member overcoming an ankle injury in the lead-up to the national carnival not stopping her from having an impact. In speaking to Rookie Me Central ahead of that national carnival, Swan was […]
McWilliams thankful to be on the other side of injury battles
CARLTON stalwart Phoebe McWilliams made it back out on the park on the weekend, and in doing so reached the milestone of 50 games in the AFL Women’s competition. Especially after the injury troubles she faces over the last year, the fact she has reached the milestone at all is something the Blues star is […]
Grunden grabs opportunities with both hands
AFLW Draft hopeful Sarah Grunden has left no stone unturned in 2023 after rising from virtual unknown to a Top 30 talent off the back of a promising start to the season for the Calder Cannons forward. The skilful top-ager caught the eye on debut for the Cannons, then kicked three goals in her second […]
Earning a second shot: Over-age Draft Combine invites
FIVE players earned AFL Women’s Draft Combine invites above the typical top-age draft season. Ranging between over-age (2004-born) and what is deemed mature-age (2003 or older), the five players have all caught the eye of AFLW Clubs enough to test their athletic capabilities at their respective combines. Tshinta Kendall (Bond University)11/04/2001 | Forward The former […]
AFL Under 17 Futures squad announced
THE AFL has today announced the squad of 46 players set to take part in this year’s Under 17 Futures showcase. In the event’s sixth instalment, 2006-born prospects will take to the MCG on AFL Grand Final day – Saturday September 30 – in a curtain raiser to the top level’s decider. >> SCROLL to […]
2023 RMC Coates Talent League Team of the Year
THE 2023 Rookie Me Central Coates Talent League Team of the Year has been finalised, with the original squad of 48 cut down to 24. After weekly nominations throughout a 17-round regular season, the competition’s best, most dominant and consistent players were selected. >> Full Squad: 2023 RMC Coates Talent League TOTY Conversely to the […]
RMC Medallist Duursma proud of Power campaign
RECENTLY crowned Rookie Me Central Medal winner Zane Duursma says he’s “proud” of the season Gippsland Power put together, having bowed out of the Coates Talent League premiership race over the weekend. >> Duursma snatches RMC Medal in final round Duursma was restricted to one final quarter goal but was among his side’s more prominent […]
2023 Talent League Girls team reviews: Country non-finalists
ANOTHER season is quickly coming to a close in the Coates Talent League Girls and we take a look at how 2023 panned out for each of the 13 sides. In the first team reviews article, we take a look at the three Country-based non-finalists, diving into their season, draft prospects and some names to […]
AFLW Rising Star Player Focus: Matilda Scholz (Port Adelaide)
IT has been a whirlwind few months for Port Adelaide’s ruck Matilda Scholz. Taken as a draft concession ahead of this season, Scholz got a head start on her draft cohort and has already started to make an impact on the AFL Women’s competition. Coming into a side that struggled in its ruck department last […]
Starcevich inspires Williams to take next step
LITTLE did current Brisbane Lions coach Craig Starcevich know, but when he made a visit to the Hervey Bay region in the year leading up to the inaugural AFL Women’s season, he was planting the seed for a then 10-year-old Indiana Williams to follow a path into Australian rules football Fast forward seven years, and […]
Scouting Notes: 2023 Talent League Girls – Elimination Finals
FINALS kicked off last weekend in the Coates Talent League Girls competition as the four matches determined which four sides advanced through to the preliminary finals. As always, we took note of some of the top performers, with. focus on the players who represented Victoria at the recent championships, or bottom-age talents. The notes are […]
2023 RM Central Talent League Girls Team of the Year squad released
OUR 2023 Rookie Me Central Talent League Girls Team of the Year squad has been released with 48 players named in the initial squad. Of the 48 players, the list will be cut down to 24 ahead of the Talent League Girls Grand Final. The squad features players who played a minimum of seven matches […]
