Scouting Notes: Stingrays end Ranges’ flag defence
DANDENONG Stingrays have overcome reigning Talent League premiers Eastern Ranges to advance to this year’s Grand Final. The result sets up an all-Country clash against Gippsland Power at Whitten Oval on Saturday afternoon, after the latter knocked off Sandringham Dragons in a Ballarat double-header. The Stingrays trailed at the first break but kicked into an […] The post Scouting Notes: Stingrays end Ranges’ flag defence appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: Gutsy Gippsland ends Dragons’ dynasty
GIPPSLAND Power have advanced to their first Talent League decider since 2012 after defeating Sandringham Dragons by two points in a thrilling preliminary final on Sunday. Bottom-ager Leo Stephenson stepped up to slot the winning goal with two minutes left to play at Mars Stadium. The result sets up an all-Country clash for premiership glory […] The post Scouting Notes: Gutsy Gippsland ends Dragons’ dynasty appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Fast-finishing McKenzie run out victors in Futures showcase
BOOTING the last three goals of the game saw Team McKenzie take home the chocolates against Team Fleming in the 2026 National Futures Under 17s Girls match at Windy Hill yesterday. After only holding the lead midway through the first term, the side named after Richmond’s Ellie McKenzie finished with a flurry, turning an 11-point […] The post Fast-finishing McKenzie run out victors in Futures showcase appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
VFLW Finals wrap: Roos roar into decider as Seagulls edge Borough
NORTH Melbourne Werribee will have the chance to secure an unprecedented third consecutive VFLW premiership after brushing aside Collingwood by 61 points in the preliminary final. The reigning back-to-back premiers booked their grand final place in dominant fashion, while minor premiers Williamstown survived a stirring Port Melbourne finish to win a pulsating derby by two […] The post VFLW Finals wrap: Roos roar into decider as Seagulls edge Borough appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
AFL Sydney Finals wrap: Students power past Wolves to book Grand Final return
SYDNEY University has transformed a one-point half-time deficit into a commanding 20-point preliminary final victory over Manly Warringah Wolves, kicking four unanswered goals after the main break to secure its place in the 2026 AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division Grand Final. Sydney University 8.3 (51) def. Manly Warringah Wolves 4.7 (31) In a repeat of […] The post AFL Sydney Finals wrap: Students power past Wolves to book Grand Final return appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
PREVIEW | Manly and Sydney University run it back in AFL Sydney Preliminary Final
THE AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division season comes down to a repeat of last year’s script, with Manly Warringah Wolves and Sydney University meeting again in a preliminary final for the right to face North Shore Bombers in the grand final. AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division PRELIMINARY FINAL FIXTURE: Manly Warringah Wolves vs. Sydney University […] The post PREVIEW | Manly and Sydney University run it back in AFL Sydney Preliminary Final appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: Eagles survive to send Centrals out in straight sets
WOODVILLE-WEST Torrens has held off a dramatic late Central District fightback to progress to the AAMI Talent League decider. In their preliminary final showdown at Coopers Stadium on Saturday, the Eagles led all day and won by six points to send the minor premiers packing in straight sets. The victors set the tone with their […] The post Scouting Notes: Eagles survive to send Centrals out in straight sets appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: Bulldogs bounce back to eliminate Falcons
SOUTH Fremantle has cashed in its double chance, progressing to the WAFL Colts final three after defeating West Perth by 35 points in Saturday’s semi-final. The Bulldogs overcame a sluggish start to set up a strong lead and rallied with a fourth quarter shutout to eliminate the plucky Falcons. Having trailed by a goal at […] The post Scouting Notes: Bulldogs bounce back to eliminate Falcons appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
National Futures Girls showcase squads announced
JASMINE Fleming and Ellie McKenzie have been chosen as the AFL Women’s representatives from which the two National Futures Girls squads are named after, with the final teams to compete in the showcase match on Sunday confirmed. The clash – an exhibition match between the bulk of the most prestigious talents for the 2027 AFLW […] The post National Futures Girls showcase squads announced appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 CTLG Team Review: Western Jets
WESTERN Jets started the year with a trio of highly touted prospects, but ended the season with a stack of draftable talents to the point where they had seven Draft Combine invitees. At their best, the Jets showed they could take on some of the top teams, and while their season ended at the hands […] The post 2026 CTLG Team Review: Western Jets appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 Talent League Girls PF notes: Oakleigh Chargers vs. Murray Bushrangers
OAKLEIGH Chargers had to work for it, but got the job done against a gallant Murray Bushrangers in the Talent League Girls Preliminary Final, holding on despite a late flurry to get up by 11 points. The Chargers won 7.7 (49) to 5.8 (38), and looked comfortable when 24 points up midway through the final […] The post 2026 Talent League Girls PF notes: Oakleigh Chargers vs. Murray Bushrangers appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 TLG Player Focus: Evie Henley (Murray Bushrangers)
MURRAY Bushrangers’ season came to an end at the hands of Oakleigh Chargers in Saturday’s Preliminary Final at Shepley Oval, the top-ranked Metro side proving too strong in a 7.7 (49) to 5.8 (38) win to book a Grand Final berth. The Bushrangers did not go quietly, and a huge part of that resistance was […] The post 2026 TLG Player Focus: Evie Henley (Murray Bushrangers) appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
