2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Grace Tracey
OVERCOMING an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury throughout her bottom-age season, talented tall Grace Tracey made up for lost time late in the year. She squeezed in for a game with the Allies, made the Under 17 Futures squad and won the MVP for her side, which propelled her into the National Academy. We spoke […] The post 2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Grace Tracey appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Gabrielle Mehrmann
DANDENONG Stingrays defender Gabrielle Mehrmann put her name on the radar in last year’s Talent League Girls finals series, capping off a consistent year by becoming the first person to keep Bailee Martin to under three goals in a match (just one). Mehrmann earned a spot in the Vic Country hub, and has the ability […] The post 2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Gabrielle Mehrmann appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 WAFLW 15 to Watch: #14 Rikisha Nannup
ANOTHER season of WAFLW Women’s action is just around the corner, with the season kicking off on March 28. As we did with the SANFL Women’s competition, Rookie Me Central will count down 15 players to watch in the upcoming year, focusing on either top-age or bottom-age prospects to keep in mind. We continue our […] The post 2026 WAFLW 15 to Watch: #14 Rikisha Nannup appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Bailee Martin
ONE OF the top pick contenders in this year’s AFLW Draft, Oakleigh Chargers star Bailee Martin has proven to be a goalkicking machine across multiple levels. Winning the goalkicking at both Oakleigh and for Vic Metro, Martin had a day out against Vic Country with seven goals to earn All-Australian honours as a bottom-ager, and […] The post 2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Bailee Martin appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: 2026 Summer Series – Swans Academy vs. AFL Sydney U22
THE SYDNEY Swans Academy has maintained its perfect record in the 2026 Summer Series after defeating the AFL Sydney Under 22s by 62 points at Henson Park on Saturday. After conceding the first goal and going without one in the opening term, the Swans set up their victory with the next 12 majors. Returning star […] The post Scouting Notes: 2026 Summer Series – Swans Academy vs. AFL Sydney U22 appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Preseason Q&A: Harrison Chapman (Eastern Ranges)
EASTERN Ranges wingman Harrison Chapman is hoping to become a leader amongst the group searching for back-to-back Talent League premierships. The National Academy member also has his eyes on a centre bounce transition having spent a week at Hawthorn under the guidance of Will Day, and with advice from former teammates in tow. We sat […] The post Preseason Q&A: Harrison Chapman (Eastern Ranges) appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Wildcats look to upset Kings in playoff series
IT WILL be a tall order for the Perth Wildcats when they face off against the ladder-leading Sydney Kings in a 2026 National Basketball League (NBL) playoff series, which is set to begin at Qudos Bank Arena on Wednesday night. The Kings ended the season on top spot, while the Wildcats only recently secured their […] The post Wildcats look to upset Kings in playoff series appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Lucy Moore
SPEEDY midfielder Lucy Moore had a breakout bottom-age campaign for both Woodville-West Torrens and South Australia, which culminated in an MVP performance for her Under 17 Futures side when the best around the nation faced off at IKON Park. Though unlucky not to make the National Academy, Moore has the talent and upside to make […] The post 2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Lucy Moore appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Cotton crushes Phoenix as Sixers take series lead
GAME ONE of the first semi-final series in the 2026 National Basketball League (NBL) playoffs is in the books, with reigning MVP Bryce Cotton leading his Adelaide 36ers to a seven-point win over the SEM Phoenix. The series kicked off on Tuesday night, and was the most anticipated matchup of the 2026 postseason to date, […] The post Cotton crushes Phoenix as Sixers take series lead appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Swans storm past AFL Sydney in dominant third term
SYDNEY Swans Academy overcame a second quarter challenge from AFL Sydney’s Under 22 side to produce another dominant win in the NSW/ACT Women’s Summer Series. After keeping AFL Canberra’s Under 22s to just one behind last week in a triple-digit annihilation, the Swans only conceded two more behinds in Round 2, running out 12.6 (78) […] The post Swans storm past AFL Sydney in dominant third term appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
NTFL WPL: PINT grinds out redemption win
PINT is through to the 2025/26 NTFL Women’s Premier League Grand Final after turning the tables on St Mary’s in a low-scoring nine-point victory at TIO Stadium on Saturday. Having lost to the Saints just a fortnight earlier in the qualifying final, this time the Queen Ants were ready and managed to hold on in […] The post NTFL WPL: PINT grinds out redemption win appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 WAFLW 15 to Watch: #15 Avuya Nomlatyu
ANOTHER season of WAFLW Women’s action is just around the corner, with the season kicking off on March 28. As we did with the SANFL Women’s competition, Rookie Me Central will count down 15 players to watch in the upcoming year, focusing on either top-age or bottom-age prospects to keep in mind. We kick off […] The post 2026 WAFLW 15 to Watch: #15 Avuya Nomlatyu appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
