PREVIEW | 2026 SANFLW: Round 3
ROUND 3 of the SANFLW League delivers something special – an Energised Round at Coopers Stadium, with all four matches played back-to-back at The Parade on Saturday. It is a genuine festival of women’s football, and with the ladder already taking shape and several unresolved scores from the opening fortnight, there is plenty on the […] The post PREVIEW | 2026 SANFLW: Round 3 appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
PREVIEW | 2026 WAFLW: Round 6
A FRIDAY night blockbuster headlines Round 6 of the WAFLW season, with East Fremantle hosting Perth at The Good Grocer Park in what looms as one of the most compelling contests of the year so far. Two sides desperate for points after starting the year with only fair form, and the clash under lights in […] The post PREVIEW | 2026 WAFLW: Round 6 appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
PREVIEW | Northern states roll into May with a thriller on the horizon
THE northern states’ competitions push deeper into 2026, with the AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division heading into Round 5 and the QAFL Women’s into Round 4 on Saturday. Academy prospects remain absent through Talent League commitments, continuing to create opportunities for club-level talents to stake their claim. AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division: ROUND 5 FIXTURE: […] The post PREVIEW | Northern states roll into May with a thriller on the horizon appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
WAFL League Player Focus: Leo Steed (Swan Districts)
SWAN Districts forward Leo Steed has flown under the radar as one of Western Australia’s rising prospects, but that may not be the case for much longer. The 18-year-old was among his side’s best in an agonising one-point defeat to West Coast on Saturday, playing just his third League game. After amassing 31 disposals, eight […] The post WAFL League Player Focus: Leo Steed (Swan Districts) appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: 2026 AFLW Academy vs. Carlton VFLW
SHOWCASING what they are made of, the class of 2026 proved far too good for Carlton VFLW at Ikon Park on Sunday, with the National AFLW Academy running away with the 14.18 (102) to 8.8 (56) win. Each of the players made at least a solid contribution and we took note of how they all […] The post Scouting Notes: 2026 AFLW Academy vs. Carlton VFLW appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
AAMI Talent League Player Focus: Memphis Webb (North Adelaide)
NORTH Adelaide snatched a dramatic draw against Norwood via Archie Simpson‘s kick after the siren, but Memphis Webb was among the key catalysts in his side’s unlikely comeback. Despite the Roosters being down for nearly the entire match, Webb was arguably the most consistent player afield through four quarters. Playing just his second game back […] The post AAMI Talent League Player Focus: Memphis Webb (North Adelaide) appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
State Academy notes: 2026 WAFLW – Round 5
ROUND five of the WAFLW season delivered four competitive fixtures across the weekend, with Swan Districts’ unbeaten run facing its stiffest test yet from a Perth side that has recruited well in its second season. We took a look at how the West Australian Summer Squad members performed across each game. All scouting notes are […] The post State Academy notes: 2026 WAFLW – Round 5 appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 WAFLW Player Focus: Rikisha Nannup (West Perth)
RIKISHA Nannup has been one of West Perth’s most reliable performers through the opening rounds of the WAFLW season, and a 20-disposal, six-mark effort in the Falcons’ tight eight-point win over South Fremantle at Joondalup continued a consistent start to her top-age campaign. > > 2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Rikisha Nannup (West Perth) Rikisha Nannup Club: […] The post 2026 WAFLW Player Focus: Rikisha Nannup (West Perth) appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
NSW’s Over-Age Standouts: Swans and Giants Pushing for Preseason Draft
THE 2026 AFLW Preseason Draft on Saturday, May 4 represents one last chance for those who missed out last October to hear their name called. Across the country, players who previously nominated for the AFLW Draft but missed out will be hoping for a recall. New South Wales has a genuine cluster in the conversation. […] The post NSW’s Over-Age Standouts: Swans and Giants Pushing for Preseason Draft appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
State Academy notes: 2026 SANFLW – Round 2
ANZAC Day delivered a full round of SANFLW action with all four fixtures completed across the weekend, giving the state’s young talent another chance to stake their claims. We took note of how each of the State Academy members performed across the four games. All notes are the opinion of the individual author. > > ROUND […] The post State Academy notes: 2026 SANFLW – Round 2 appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: Queensland Academies do the double
THE LIONS Academy bounced straight back onto the winners list in Round 6 after a thumping 72-point win over Geelong Falcons in Werribee. After conceding a quarter-time deficit, Brisbane piled on five goals in each term thereafter to salute for the third time this season. We took note of the top prospects and performers from […] The post Scouting Notes: Queensland Academies do the double appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: NSW Academies reign supreme in Blacktown
THE SWANS Academy continued their unbeaten Talent League streak with a thumping 71-point win over Tasmania in Round 6. In what was the opening game of a double-header at Blacktown ISP, the Swans ran riot with over 30 scoring shots to salute 17.15 (117) to 6.10 (46). We took note of the top prospects and […] The post Scouting Notes: NSW Academies reign supreme in Blacktown appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
