Caught the Eye – The Finale
THE SEASON is now over for most of the draft eligible talent, with this week seeing the conclusion of the Under 18 National Championships as Vic Metro defeated Vic Country in a close one under the roof at Marvel Stadium. In the AFL Grand Final curtain raiser, it was Claremont key defender Daniel Curtin who […]
Scouting Notes: 2022 AFL U18s – Vic Metro vs. Vic Country
VIC METRO took out the 2022 Under 18 National Championship title on Thursday afternoon, after a dramatic seven-point win over their Country counterparts at Marvel Stadium. In what was the last junior game for many of the top AFL Draft prospects afield, there was plenty to jot down in the latest edition of Scouting Notes. […]
Metro comes up clutch to claim Vic bragging rights
VIC METRO came up clutch at the death, earning the 2022 Under 18 National Championship title with a dramatic seven-point win over Vic Country. Though the sides were met with ideal conditions under the Marvel Stadium roof, it was not always pretty, but a nine-goal final quarter set the contest alight. With plenty of top-end […]
Preview | 2022 AFL U18 National Championships – Vic Country vs. Vic Metro
ONE more match to decide who takes out the 2022 Under 18 National Championships. Vic Country and Vic Metro lock horns to finally draw an end to this year’s national carnival, and the AFL could not have written the script any better. In a marquee, standalone fixture on Thursday afternoon, the undefeated (3-0) sides meet […]
Final Siren Podcast: NAB League Finals & Power Rankings update
THE FINAL Siren Podcast is back for another week, this time with a combined NAB League finals and Power Rankings edition of the show. With postseasons getting underway around the nation, there are plenty of AFL Draft prospects boosting their stocks on the big stage. Host Peter Williams is joined by Rookie Me Central AFL Draft Editor Michael Alvaro to break […]
Winners | 2022 NAB League awards night
THE 2022 NAB League awards night was held on Wednesday, with the competition’s best talent recognised in the Team of the Year, and Morrish Medal count. The online ceremony also saw a Personal Growth award handed out, as the first honour of the night. For the second year running, two players were awarded the Morrish […]
2022 RMC NAB League Team of the Year announced
THE 2022 Rookie Me Central NAB League Team of the Year has been announced, with 24 of the competition’s finest players making the cut. After the initial squad of 48 was compiled last week, the final team comes together with awards season in full swing. Throughout the season, 183 players earned nominations via our teams […]
Cadman takes out inaugural Rookie Me Central medal
GREATER Western Victoria (GWV) Rebels forward Aaron Cadman is the inaugural NAB League Boys player to take out the Rookie Me Central Medal. After GWS draftee Zarlie Goldsworthy won the girl’s equivalent earlier this year, the top 10 AFL Draft prospect has been rewarded for his outstanding campaign. >> SCROLL to see the final leaderboard […]
2022 RMC NAB League Team of the Year squad
ROOKIE Me Central has announced its NAB League Team of the Year squad, featuring 48 of the competition’s best and brightest prospects. Throughout the season, 183 players earned nominations via 24-man teams of the week, making them eligible for the final squad. Players who won at least five nominations were automatic entrants, with those who […]