Goodwin thankful for “unreal” premiership experience
DEBUT seasons do not come much better than Sarah Goodwin‘s in 2021. The Glenelg Women’s teenager not only stepped up to the South Australian National Football League (SANFL) Women’s level, but collected a premiership medallion and Breakthrough Player nomination. The bottom-age talent admitted it was “a bit daunting” at first, but being able to play […]
Arthur thrives in new midfield role
OFF the back of an impressive year as a forward in a premiership season, Brianna Arthur moved into the midfield full-time last season and loved it. The North Adelaide Women’s talent stepped up to the role when required by coach Krissie Steen, and when asked what her favourite position was, there was little doubt in […]
Burton excited by Cannons’ “booming” talent
THOUGH he admits the same could be said for every NAB League Girls region, Calder Cannons Talent Operations Lead Matthew Burton continues to be blown away by the blossoming talent in the northern metropolitan region. The Cannons head into the 2022 season with greater depth than ever before, and whilst they only had one player […]
2022 AFLW Top 50 / Team previews
It is the most magical time of the year. The 2022 AFL Women’s Season is almost upon us, and it is time to look ahead to the season ahead. In the lead up to the season, Rookie Me Central teamed up with other independent media organisations to bring a 2022 AFL Women’s Top 50 Countdown. […]
Smith overcomes injury to win flag
A BROKEN collarbone could not stop Oakleigh Chargers forward Amelie Smith from playing a critical role in her side’s NAB League Girls finals campaign. Despite being in recovery for six weeks, she only missed two Chargers games thanks to the break for the AFLW U17 and U19 Championships. All up, the 175cm Smith booted seven […]
Speedy Clarke eyes “proper” nationals campaign
AFTER an outstanding bottom-age NAB League Girls season with the Dandenong Stingrays, Amber Clarke was ready to impact for Vic Country at the AFL Women’s Under 19s Championships. Though her journey through the pathways had provided plenty of highs, unfortunately for Clarke, her championships would be cut short. As in, five minutes into the first […]
Back to the Future for Rebels’ Brooke Brown
RETURNING to the region where she spent the best part of a decade as a volunteer, incoming GWV Rebels Talent Operations Lead Brooke Brown is excited to return home. Though she admits it was hard to leave the Bendigo Pioneers, she was happy to be “home”, with equal love for both regions. In speaking to […]
2022 AFLW Season Preview: Western Bulldogs
THE 2022 AFL Women’s season is almost upon us, so it is time to take a look at each of the competing teams and see where they sit as we head into another season. Today we will take a look at the Western Bulldogs, who will be looking to push up into finals in 2022. […]
Rigter hopes for clean run, Sturt finals debut
AFTER a couple of self-proclaimed “frustrating” years, Sturt Women’s captain Maya Rigter is hoping for a bit more luck in 2022. Having battled an ongoing foot injury across the last couple of seasons, Rigter now hopes the worst is behind her, and she can regain the form she showed prior to injury. Having only turned […]
Baskaran aims to sharpen skills in 2022
SINCE making her debut back in 2019 as a 14-year-old, Charlotte Baskaran has not wasted anytime ticking off boxes. Her latest goal heading into her top-age season was to be named in the 2022 AFL Women’s Academy. A shortlist of those players identified to be among the top elite prospects in the country, it was […]
2022 AFLW Season Preview: West Coast
THE 2022 AFL Women’s season is almost upon us, so it is time to take a look at each of the competing teams and see where they sit as we head into another season. Today we will take a look at West Coast, who will be looking to keep moving up the ladder in 2022. […]
Hipwell hopes for uninterrupted year
AFTER the last two seasons had been interrupted by a mix of injury and the COVID-19 pandemic, Bridie Hipwell hopes for a clean run. The Sandringham Dragons talent was recently named in the AFL Women’s Academy for the upcoming season, and after an ankle injury curtailed the early part of her 2021 season, she is […]
