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Up the Grades: Mid-season hopefuls press final case
ALL that’s left to do is hear their names called out. At least that is what a few gun mid-season draft candidates will hope is in store for them, after pressing one last claim for a call-up to the AFL ranks. With some shining on debut and others continuing to find their feet at state […]
Scouting Notes: 2022 AFL Academy vs. Collingwood VFL
THE 2022 AFL Under 18 Academy went down by 22 points at the hands of a well-structured Collingwood VFL outfit on Saturday afternoon, with the nation’s brightest junior talents coming together for an insightful annual showcase fixture. Taking the field in Frankston, the 25-man Academy squad brought its collective potential to the fore in a […]
SANFLW Preliminary Final wrap: Sturt makes history
AFTER a barren few years in terms of wins and losses, Sturt‘s dedication to its youth and long-term sustainability has paid off with the Double Blues reaching their maiden South Australian National Football League (SANFL) Women’s Grand Final. Having had a disappointing loss to North Adelaide last weekend, the Double Blues earned their place in […]
PREVIEW | 2022 AFL U18 Academy vs. Collingwood VFL
THE 2022 AFL Under 18 Academy is set to mark the 25th annual intake in its showcase game against Collingwood VFL on Saturday. The 25-man squad includes all top-age (2004-born) invitees, as well as four squad additions which were made on the back on early-season form. With the nation’s best draft eligible youngsters stacked into […]
SANFLW Academy notes: Semi-Finals
JUST four teams remained in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL) Women’s as the 2022 semi-finals got underway. We took a look at those State Academy members from the finalists and noted down how they performed. All notes are the opinion of the individual author.
2022 State Game Player Focus: Josh Carmichael (SANFL)
SOUTH Australia took home the Haydn Bunton Cup on Sunday afternoon, raiding Optus Stadium to defeat Western Australia by four points in a tense edition of the annual state game. With the AFL mid-season draft fast approaching, there were plenty of mature-age prospects who boosted their chances of a top flight call-up. Among them was […]
SANFLW Semi-Finals preview: Four remain in title hunt
AFTER 12 hard-fought rounds of action, eight South Australian National Football League (SANFL) Women’s contenders have been halved to four, with a massive double-header of action taking place at Prospect Oval on Sunday. Minor premier North Adelaide is gunning for its second flag in three years, having missed the finals altogether last year, whilst the […]
Young Guns step out once more in Country challenge
THERE is not a large volume of junior pathways action around the country this weekend, though Victoria’s second Young Guns showcase headlines the upcoming fixtures. After dispatching of a makeshift Metro Under 18s side by 58 points last week, the over-age squad is now set to lock horns with a strong looking Country outfit at […]
AFLW Present & Future Draft: Wingers to watch
IN a ongoing weekly feature on Rookie Me Central, we hone in on those players to remember for the AFLW Draft, present and future. With four new AFLW clubs joining the competition, spots will heat up, and players will be looking to put their best foot forward. For this piece, we have looked at those […]
SANFLW Academy notes: Round 12
THE final round of the South Australian National Football League (SANFL) Women’s was completed over the weekend, with four teams ending their 2022 season. We took a look at those State Academy representatives and how they performed across the weekend. All notes are the opinion of the individual author.
