AFLW Season 7 Glass Half Full/Empty: West Coast
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. Next under the microscope is West Coast, who much like Port Adelaide had moments this season but it did not always click for the Eagles. GLASS […]
Knobel prize for strong season
GIPPSLAND Power ruck Max Knobel has not shied away from a challenge this year, with the bigman able to not only take over the number one ruck mantle of the minor premiers, but also the Vic Country lineup. He entered the year sitting behind fellow Power ruck Harvey Howe, who had the representative experience over […]
Six-hour drives no deterrent for “relaxed” Rowston
GWS GIANTS Academy draft prospect Harry Rowston is no stranger to fighting against adversity. The 182cm midfielder has played for the GIANTS Academy, Calder Cannons and Allies in their respective top-shelf competitions, and earned Most Valuable Player (MVP) and All-Australian honours at the AFL Under 18 Championships. Rowston hails from the Riverina region where he […]
AFL Draft | Pocket Rockets – Prospects proving if you’re good enough, you’re tall enough
NOT every draft prospect can be blessed with all the height, athleticism, and braun which have collectively made up the clichéd modern day footballing prototype. Though all of the above are certainly desirable traits, there are a bunch of emerging talents each year who seemingly take the task of proving size doesn’t always matter, personally. […]
NTFL Men’s – Six rounds in: Four Top Performers
SIX rounds into the Northern Territory Football League (NTFL) Men’s Premier League and there are a host of ex-AFL and AFL hopefuls getting strutting their stuff in the Top End. For the Round 6 recap, we take a look at which players have already made waves and are impressing for their respective sides. We particularly […]
AFLW Season 7 Glass Half Full/Empty: Port Adelaide
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. Next under the microscope is Port Adelaide, who had their moments this season, but it did not always click for them. GLASS HALF FULL Hannah Ewings […]
2022/23 NTFLW R6 Player Focus: Molly Althouse (Darwin)
DARWIN made light work of a young Palmerston outfit in the Northern Territory Football League (NTFL) Womens Premier League, running away 82-point victors at TIO Stadium on Saturday afternoon. In the heat of the day – and the quarters reduced down to 13 minutes plus time-on – each side searched for a leader. The Buffettes […]
AFLW Season 7 Glass Half Full/Empty: Sydney
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. First under the microscope is Sydney, who despite not picking up a win this season, can still take away some positives. GLASS HALF FULL Existing It […]
Content Symonds looks ahead to Magpies’ next challenge
AFTER a frenetic finish to his side’s Elimination Final win on the weekend, Collingwood AFLW coach Steve Symonds was in a good mood, as his side scraped home against a valiant Western Bulldogs outfit at Victoria Park. “Obviously [I am] really happy that we got through,” Symonds said. “Three quarters of the game we really […]
Midfield guns lead AFLW 22Under22 nominations
A TRIO of elite AFL Women’s players headline an incredibly talented 22Under22 nomination list for Season 7. Richmond’s Monique Conti, GWS’ Alyce Parker and Essendon’s Madison Prespakis were all among the 44-player squad released by the AFL today. Minor premiers Brisbane received the most nominations with five players earning a spot in the extended squad, […]
