2022 AFLW Hidden Gems – Jackie Parry
In a new series, we take a look at the hidden games of the AFL Women’s competition. These are the players who aren’t the household names, might not get noticed by opposition fans and teams but are still stars in their own right. In the series opener, today we take a look at Melbourne’s Jacqueline […]
Rookie Me Central’s Collaborative 2022 AFL Women’s Top 50 Countdown: #10 Anne Hatchard
IN a new exciting collaborative countdown, Rookie Me Central has teamed up with other independent media organisations to bring a 2022 AFL Women’s Top 50 Countdown. Every weekday from now until December 17, a new player will be named starting from 50th down to 1st, stemming from a combined eight Top 50 submissions. Among those […]
22 in 2022: A look ahead to next year’s top prospects
THEY say a week is a long time in football, and things sure are moving quickly just over seven days removed from the 2021 AFL Draft. As is the case every year, we take an early look at the next crop of hopefuls having seen them battle it out in improvised Under 17 National Championships […]
Looking for a lifeline: 10 players unlucky to go undrafted in 2021
AS the dust settles on the 2021 AFL Draft, many overlooked prospects are now turning their attention to the next opportunity, with some lucky enough to be training with AFL clubs in hopes of filling list spots come the Supplemental Selection Period (SSP). With plenty of talent yet to find a home after such an even […]
2021 AFL Draft review: Western Bulldogs
WITH the 2021 AFL Draft done and dusted, Rookie Me Central takes a look through each clubs’ hauls to assess the areas they bolstered and what each fresh face promises to bring to their new side. Next under the microscope are the Western Bulldogs, who paid the highest ever price for a father-son nominee, before […]
2021 AFL Draft review: West Coast
WITH the 2021 AFL Draft done and dusted, Rookie Me Central takes a look through each clubs’ hauls to assess the areas they bolstered and what each fresh face promises to bring to their new side. Next under the microscope is West Coast, who traded down in the first round before snaring a quartet of […]
2021/22 NTFL Men’s Premier League Round 10 preview: Crocs and Eagles eye off more upsets
AS the mid-season break edges closer, the Northern Territory Football League (NTFL) Men’s Premier League Round 10 of action kicks off this weekend. A bottom two and top three clash highlight the round, with plenty on offer for fans over the next couple of days. This is Rookie Me Central’s NTFL Men’s Premier League Round […]
Rookie Me Central’s Collaborative 2022 AFL Women’s Top 50 Countdown: #11 Erin Phillips
IN a new exciting collaborative countdown, Rookie Me Central has teamed up with other independent media organisations to bring a 2022 AFL Women’s Top 50 Countdown. Every weekday from now until December 17, a new player will be named starting from 50th down to 1st, stemming from a combined eight Top 50 submissions. Among those […]
2021 AFL Draft review: Sydney
WITH the 2021 AFL Draft done and dusted, Rookie Me Central takes a look through each clubs’ hauls to assess the areas they bolstered and what each fresh face promises to bring to their new side. Next under the microscope is Sydney, who pulled one of the surprises of night one, but added plenty of […]
2021 AFL Draft review: St Kilda
WITH the 2021 AFL Draft done and dusted, Rookie Me Central takes a look through each clubs’ hauls to assess the areas they bolstered and what each fresh face promises to bring to their new side. Next under the microscope is St Kilda, which added class with its first pick and key position depth with […]
2021/22 NTFLW Premier League Round 10 Preview: St Mary’s face toughest of tests
IT is that time of week again, as the Northern Territory Football League Women’s (NTFLW) Premier League prepares for its 10th round of matches in what has been an exciting season to date. The top two continue to separate themselves from the rest of the competition with undefeated records, while the battle for the remaining […]
2021 AFL Draft review: Richmond
WITH the 2021 AFL Draft done and dusted, Rookie Me Central takes a look through each clubs’ hauls to assess the areas they bolstered and what each fresh face promises to bring to their new side. Next under the microscope is Richmond, which stuck to a clear theme with its selections after nabbing a top-end […]
