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: Night two – Pick-by-pick
AFTER another unconventional season of football, the 2021 AFL National Draft has come to a close with a number of young and exciting players finding their way to new homes for the 2022 season. Here is the full rundown of night two picks. READ>> Night one pick by pick Round 2 21 – Fremantle – […]
2021 AFL Draft Preview: Melbourne
WITH the 2021 trade period done and dusted, it is now time for clubs and fans alike to turn their attention to the draft. Between now and draft day (November 24/25), clubs have had the opportunity to exchange picks with the final order formed just over a week out. While the chaos settles, Rookie Me Central takes […]
2021 AFL Draft Preview: Hawthorn
WITH the 2021 trade period done and dusted, it is now time for clubs and fans alike to turn their attention to the draft. Between now and draft day (November 24/25), clubs have had the opportunity to exchange picks with the final order formed just over a week out. While the chaos settles, Rookie Me Central takes […]
Scouting Notes: 2021 AFL U19 National Championships: South Australia vs. Western Australia
WESTERN Australia completed a clean three-game sweep of South Australia this past weekend, cementing its dominance over this year’s makeshift Under 19 National Championships. In the Black Swans’ hard fought 10-point victory, there were plenty of prospects out to press their draft credentials during the final underage game of the year. We detail the performances […]
Sheldrick seals West Australian sweep in suspenseful scrap
WESTERN Australia has completed a clean sweep of its AFL Under 19 Championships series against South Australia, defeating the Croweaters by 10 points in game three at Thebarton Oval. The Sandgropers led at every break but were forced to fight from behind in red time during the second half, making for a hard-earned victory. It […]
2021 WAFL Colts MOTR: Grand Final – Claremont vs. Swan Districts
SWAN Districts claimed the 2021 WAFL Colts premiership on Saturday afternoon, besting Claremont 12.14 (86) to 12.6 (78) in a free-flowing decider at Optus Stadium. It was the minor premiers’ fourth meeting with their closest rival for the season, and produced another margin under 10 points in what was a thrilling end to the Colts […]
Collingwood leads the 2021 bid-matching dance with early movement
COLLINGWOOD has been busy in the early part of trade period, securing the opening deal and later shaking hands with Geelong for Nathan Kreuger. Much of the Magpies’ mobilisation comes down to matching a bid for father-son candidate Nick Daicos, who some believe is the leading prospect in this year’s draft. North Melbourne lays claim […]
Draft Central Power Rankings: October 2021
WITH National Championship fixtures coming forth in a flurry and state-based of combines to come, there is still plenty to play out with regards to the 2021 AFL Draft class. State league competitions have now officially wrapped up nationwide, leaving only one carnival clash left before 120 prospects turn their attention to the fitness testing, […]
A dozen AFL Draft Combine invitees hopefuls in action
A DOZEN AFL Draft Combine invitees will run around in respective West Australian Football League (WAFL) and South Australian National Football League (SANFL) Grand Finals, with four of the five games featuring at least one combine invitee. Both the WAFL Colts (six) and SANFL Reserves (four) have multiple players with a top-end talent representative in […]
