South Australia’s reaps rewards of long-term development focus
IN the space of four years, South Australia went from battlers to a juggernaut in the female footballing pathway. It is almost incredible to think that in the 2018 AFLW Under 18 Championships, the Croweaters had to combine with Northern Territory to form the Central Allies, and even then, were smashed by the Eastern Allies […]
Preview | Changes galore as South meets West
WESTERN Australia’s last roll of the dice comes on Sunday, as the Black Ducks continue their search for a win at this year’s Under 18 National Championships. Finally playing in front of a home crowd, it’s South Australia who comes to town as the two sides throw down at Optus Stadium, before the West Coast […]
AFLW Hypothetical teams: Odds vs. Evens
AS Season 7 of the AFL Women’s approaches, Rookie Me Central has taken a fun spin on a hypothetical match: jumper numbers. The two potential AFL Women’s teams have been split based on their jumper number at their club, and whether or not it is an even or odd number. From there, the best available […]
Four teams remain in hunt as QAFLW finals begin
IT has finally reached the pointy end of the Queensland Australian Football League Women’s (QAFLW) season. Four teams have been left battling it out in finals for the ultimate prize in Queensland women’s footy. Last year’s Grand Finalists to battle it out in the Qualifying Final Last season’s Grand Finalists – Bond University and University […]
AFLW 50-game milestones: Season 7
GIVEN the short turnaround between seasons and the first of many 50-game AFL Women’s players achieving the feat last season, we take a look at those players in line to potentially reach it in Season 7. Round 1 has a whopping seven players in line to earn their 50th game, with some all-time stars and […]
Marquee Matchups: Aaron Cadman vs. Matthew Jefferson
THIS year’s National Championships have been the first full instalment since 2019, meaning the nation’s best Under 18 draft hopefuls have finally been able to test their mettle against each other once again. With that comes a number of mouthwatering contests between players vying for similar spots on draft boards, as their top-age campaigns turns […]
Under the Radar: AFL Draft prospects on the precipice
NATIONAL Championships season has allowed the cream to rise to the top of the AFL Draft pool, but what about the other prospects who may be flying under the radar? After highlighting players on the up in our Rising Stocks piece, we take a look at some of the players who perhaps fall into the […]
Leaderboard: 2022 Rookie Me Central Medal
THERE is just one month left of NAB League action for 2022, and that means the inaugural Rookie Me Central Medal winner is soon to be announced for the Boys competition. Murray Bushrangers midfielder, and GWS Giants draftee Zarlie Goldsworthy was crowned this year’s Girls champion, and it seems the region is in line to […]
2022 AFLW Big Improvers: Orla O’Dwyer (Brisbane)
AS Season 7 of the AFL Women’s competition edges closer, there are plenty of players looking to back up what could be considered breakout seasons earlier this year with impactful full-year campaigns. In the Big Improvers series, we take a look at some players who really caught the eye in 2022 with grand strides across […]
Compare the Pair: Sarah Perkins and Caitlin Greiser
Sarah Perkins and Caitlin Greiser are two players of a similar build, who play very similar roles. They are your tall, stay at home forwards who can also pinch hit in the ruck. But how do they stack up side by side? Let us take a look here. HONOURS: Sarah Perkins: 1 x All Australian […]
AFL U18s Player Focus: Reuben Ginbey (Western Australia)
ONE of the frontrunners for Western Australia’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) award this year is Reuben Ginbey, a physically combative inside midfielder who has helped keep the winless Black Ducks competitive. Across three games, the East Perth product has boosted his draft stocks significantly against stiff opposition. Having taken out Wesley College’s best and fairest […]
The race to be number one: Who leads the charge in 2022?
IT is the great debate every year in AFL Draft circles. Just last year, the fiercely close race between Jason Horne-Francis and Nick Daicos divided many recruiters, fans and club folk alike, so how is the race to be crowned number one shaping up in 2022? >> The race to be number one: 2021 edition […]
