Nanscawen grateful for the past, but looking forward to the future
ESSENDON’S Georgia Nanscawen created history on Tuesday night, winning her second Lambert-Pearce Medal in a row as the best player in the VFLW competition. But according to Nanscawen herself, it came as a bit of a surprise. “I certainly wasn’t expecting to poll so well,” she said. “I knew that I had a consistent season […]
2022 Rookie Me Central SANFL U18 Team of the Year
THE 2022 Rookie Me Central SANFL Under 18 Team of the Year has been announced, with each of the eight clubs represented in the competition’s best 22. Sturt midfielder and South Australian state representative Nick Sadler has been named captain, with North Adelaide on-baller and club captain James White his deputy. Players must have […]
Stingrays “stoked” to showcase talent on the big stage
QUALIFYING for two grand finals in a calendar year is no mean feat, but it’s exactly what the Dandenong Stingrays have done in 2022. After the girl’s program went through the home-and-away rounds undefeated and had six players drafted, it’s the boy’s turn to compete on the last day of the NAB League season. The […]
NAB League Player Focus: Charlie Clarke (Sandringham Dragons)
THE FINALS stage calls for big performances, and Sandringham Dragons forward Charlie Clarke is capable of producing just that. With nine goals in his last three games, the 18-year-old has helped his side survive repeat knockout bouts, advancing to this year’s NAB League grand final. Clarke snared two majors and assisted a few more in […]
AFLW Season 7: Big Week For – Round 4
IN a weekly piece throughout the AFL Women’s season, we name the players and teams who will be looking to have a big week in the upcoming round. From underperforming sides to players looking to step up or continue their form, Big Week For highlights those who could be ones to watch over the weekend. Melbourne and […]
Coaches Corner: Season 7, Round 3
IN a weekly series at Rookie Me Central, we cast our eyes and ears around the league to gather thoughts from AFL Women’s coaches, and see what they had to say post their respective matches on the weekend. This week it’s over to Sydney for the local derby, as we hear from Sydney coach Scott […]
“Disastrous” second quarter “coughed up” two points: Harford
A DISASTROUS second quarter that allowed Port Adelaide to kick four goals to nil effectively “coughed up” two points during Carlton’s 4.3 (27)-all draw with the Power on Sunday. Coming off a nail-bitting one-point win against a fast-finishing Essendon, the Blues looked in control early with the first two goals of the game before the […]
Arnell sees “growth and improvement” despite “frustrating” result
THOUGH expansion side Port Adelaide could not come away with the four points on the weekend, AFLW coach Lauren Arnell was proud of the way the Power have improved over the course of the first three rounds. In sharing the points with inaugural side Carlton in a thriller at Ikon Park, Arnell said her team […]
Scouting Notes: 2022 WAFL Colts – Finals Week 1
PEEL Thunder and South Fremantle advanced to week two of the WAFL Colts finals series, after first-up victories on the weekend. With some of the best West Australian prospects strutting their stuff, we noted some of the top performers from either Colts fixtures, before taking a look up the grades. UP THE GRADES: By: Michael […]
Scouting Notes: 2022 NAB League – Preliminary Finals
THE 2022 NAB League grand finalists have been set, with Dandenong Stingrays and Sandringham Dragons advancing via Saturday’s preliminary bouts. With a bunch of AFL Draft prospects still in action, we noted some of the top talents in the latest edition of Scouting Notes. >> Top 30: September Power Rankings
AFLW Season 7 Player Focus: Jesse Wardlaw (Brisbane)
LAST weekend saw Brisbane absolutely dismantle Gold Coast in the annual QClash, and one starring part of that Brisbane side was Jesse Wardlaw. She may not have racked up the disposals, but she really made an impact when she did touch the ball. This player focus takes a specific look at her performance. Jesse Wardlaw […]
AFLW Debut season watch: Round 3 Season 7
THE AFLW Debut season focus is back for season 7, where we take a look at some of the better player performances from those who make their debut in this year. At Ikon Park on Friday night the Bulldogs overcame the Dockers, and young star Rylie Wilcox played a major role. In a Rising star […]
