2022 AFL Draft Review: Hawthorn
HAWTHORN was one of the big players at this year’s AFL Draft, adding a half-dozen players to its list, including two first round selections and five within the National Draft. We recap the Hawks’ haul and analyse what each new player may offer to Sam Mitchell’s rebuild. NATIONAL DRAFT #7 Cameron Mackenzie (Midfielder, Sandringham Dragons/Vic […]
2022 AFL Draft Review: GWS
GREATER Western Sydney (GWS) wielded the first pick in rounds one and two of the 2022 AFL Draft, and was one of the busier clubs throughout the three days of player intake. We recap how the Giants fared and analyse what each new player may offer at the top level. NATIONAL DRAFT #1 Aaron Cadman […]
Young Panthers aiming for deep finals run
SOUTH Adelaide’s Nicole Campbell is only 28, but the former Adelaide Crows midfielder is enjoying being a leader at the Panthers in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL) Women’s. Heading into 2022, the Panthers lost a number of key players through a variety of reasons, but still managed to secure fourth spot and play […]
AFLW Season 7 Glass Half Full/Empty: Brisbane
IN a new approach to the AFL Women’s end of season reviews, Rookie Me Central casts both a glass half full and half empty lens over each side’s campaigns. Today’s team, in the penultimate article in this series, is Brisbane, who fell agonisingly short of its second AFLW Premiership. GLASS HALF FULL They made another […]
2022 AFL Draft Review: Gold Coast
GOLD Coast came away with the smallest National Draft haul, but prized a star midfielder-forward with pick six before nabbing a club-tied rookie and listing two others with AFL experience. We recap the Suns’ haul and analyse what each addition may bring to their new club. NATIONAL DRAFT #6 Bailey Humphrey (Midfielder/Forward, Gippsland Power/Vic Country) […]
2022 AFL Draft Review: Geelong
GEELONG came into the 2022 AFL Draft fresh off a flag and fruitful trade period, wielding pick seven and committing to a couple of club-tied talents. In the end, there was a true local feel about the six fresh faces to land at the Cattery. We recap and review the Cats’ haul, analysing what each […]
2022 AFL Draft Review: Fremantle
FREMANTLE took a path less travelled by throughout the 2022 AFL Draft, venturing down the mature-age route more than most clubs, but still managing to cover a couple of key list needs. We recap and review the Dockers’ haul, analysing who they brought in and what they may offer at the next level. NATIONAL DRAFT […]
2022 AFL Draft Review: Essendon
ESSENDON achieved ideal results in the way of father-son and Next Generation Academy (NGA) bids at the 2022 AFL Draft, welcoming a crop of six fresh faces to the club. We recap and review the Bombers’ haul, analysing how each player landed in red and black and what they may offer at the next level. […]
SANFL Women’s talent to be tested tomorrow
SOUTH Australia’s top female footballers will be put through their paces tomorrow as part of the South Australian National Football League (SANFL) Women’s annual preseason testing day. Rookie Me will be hosting the athletic combine testing on behalf of the SANFL and feature all eight SANFL Women’s clubs throughout a busy Saturday afternoon in preparation […]
2022 AFL Draft Review: Collingwood
COLLINGWOOD welcomed three fresh faces in the 2022 AFL Draft, recruiting players with strong upside and versatility in what was a relatively straightforward intake. We recap what the Magpies got up to, and analyse the value each new player may offer to their new club. NATIONAL DRAFT #19 Edward Allan (Tall Utility, Claremont/Western Australia)#28 Jakob […]
2023 Vic Country Hubs released
VICTORIA’s top young Country stars have been named as part of the State Hub for both male and female junior football. Picking squads of 20 (girls) and 25 (boys), the hubs will form the early basis for Vic Country’s 2023 AFL and AFLW Under 18 Championships. The squads will come together from tonight as part […]
2022 AFL Draft Review: Carlton
CARLTON entered the 2022 AFL Draft looking to cover key list needs, and the Blues’ recruiting team did so exceptionally well with their four National Draft selections. In our next review of the latest draft intake, we put Carlton’s haul under the microscope to recap what went down, and analyse what each new player may […]
