2021 AFL Draft review: Collingwood
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 Collingwood, a side that welcomed a much-anticipated father-son, as well as a trio of […]
2021 AFL Draft | All the picks: club-by-club
LAST night marked the end of the 2021 AFL National Draft, with just the rookie intake to come today (Friday). After an unconventional and whirlwind season of football around the nation, there were plenty of sliders, bolters and feel good stories to come out of night two as 45 more hopefuls fulfilled their AFL dreams. […]
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: Essendon
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: Collingwood
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: Adelaide
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 will have the opportunity to exchange picks until the final order is formed a couple of days out. While the chaos ensues, Rookie Me […]
2021 South Australian Combine wrap
SOUTH Australia’s top AFL Draft prospect tested their athletic capabilities at the 2021 state-based National Draft Combine on Saturday. Of the 29 players at the event, 21 tested, with top talents Arlo Draper and Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera joining the likes of Hugh Jackson and Lewis Rayson on the sidelines. The athletes competed over six different tests, […]
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, […]
Down but not out – Draft prospects struck down by long-term injuries
ON top of disruptions and an overall lack of complete opportunity for many budding draft prospects over the last two years, the ever-present misfortune of injuries has also lingered. Some said tongue-in-cheek last year that if there was any time to suffer a long-term injury, especially as a Victorian, 2020 would have been it. That […]
