SQUADS | Young Guns set for Metro test
THE ANNUAL Victorian Young Guns series is set to get underway on Sunday, with the over-age squad taking on Vic Metro. While the showcase fixtures are essentially additional trials for many Under 18 representative hopefuls, they more prevalently serve as auditions for AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft candidates to shine on the big stage. >> SCROLL […]
Up the Grades: Top prospects unleashed
A PAIR of top AFL Draft prospects were unleashed into the VFL this past weekend, with pick one fancy Harley Reid (Carlton) and first round talent Zane Duursma (Casey) both making their state league debuts. Reid was the subject of this week’s Player Focus, entrusted by the Blues’ coaching staff to make an impact in […]
Up the grades: Hall passes League test
DEBUTANTS continue to emerge across state leagues around the country, while other juniors are quickly establishing themselves at senior level. One such player in the latter category is Peel Thunder prospect Clay Hall, who impressed in his second WAFL League outing on the weekend. The 18-year-old midfielder took little time to acclimate in the top […]
Up for grabs: Overlooked prospects vying for a rookie chance
AFTER two nights of selections, the 2022 AFL Draft is set to be rounded out by today’s Rookie intake. 59 players were picked up across the National Draft, but there are plenty of overlooked prospects hoping to hear their names called out on the third day of asking. We run you through 10 players who […]
Teal makes most of limited opportunities
AFTER a self-described “slow grind” of a year, Oakleigh Chargers and Vic Metro defender Luke Teal was pleased with how he was able to make the best of it. Though 2022 could have gone better for the running half-back, he earned a National Draft Combine invite and is in with a solid chance to be […]
Rookie Me Central’s 2022 Phantom AFL Draft
ON the eve of the 2022 AFL Draft, Rookie Me Central has nailed down its final Phantom Draft order. Though the complexities of bidding and live trading will likely throw most predictions out the window once clubs are put on the clock, recruiters and fans alike will have an idea of where each prospect has […]
2022 AFL Draft Preview: Port Adelaide
WITH season proper and trade period done and dusted, AFL fans and staff alike now turn their attention towards the draft (November 28-30). The chaos has settled on player and pick swaps, and budding prospects have completed their combines, leaving a nervous wait until they learn their fate. In the next of our club by […]
Rookie Me Central’s 2022 Mock AFL Draft
WITH only a matter of days before the 2022 AFL Draft unfolds, it is time for fans and pundits alike to put their recruiters’ hats on. Rookie Me Central has done exactly that, with our panel of analysts from around the nation collaborating for a mock draft. We take you through each pick made across […]
AFL Draft | Prospects exit the injury ward in leaps and bounds
INJURIES have consistently played a role in the stories of many budding AFL Draft prospects over the years, and continue to do so in 2022. Coming off consecutive Covid-interrupted campaigns, athletes pressing their claims for the elite level have played the most football of their fledgling careers since 2019. Not necessarily as a result, but […]
Final Siren Podcast: Episode 149 – October Power Rankings Q&A
THE FINAL Siren Podcast is back for another week, bringing you all the latest AFL Draft news and analysis around the nation. Once again, it not only comes in audio form, but also with video! Host Peter Williams is joined by Rookie Me Central AFL Draft Editor Michael Alvaro to break down the latest Power Rankings update, with plenty of prospects to […]
