Maroons keep AFLW U18s dream alive after six-goal second term
QUEENSLAND’S hopes of securing a maiden AFLW Under 18 Championships title after keeping its 2026 campaign alive yesterday. The Maroons regained some key players and some key momentum, after they bounced back from a first-up loss to Vic Metro to defeat Vic Country by 14 points at Brighton Homes Arena, 7.8 (50) t o 5.6 […] The post Maroons keep AFLW U18s dream alive after six-goal second term appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Croweaters one step closer to AFLW U18s glory
SOUTH Australia moved ever closer to wrestling back the AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships title from Vic Metro after defeating the reigning back-to-back champion at Alberton Oval on Saturday afternoon. In a clash between two national carnival heavyweights who have duopolised the title post-global lockdown, it was the home team that kicked clear with a […] The post Croweaters one step closer to AFLW U18s glory appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 AFLW U18s Preview | Queensland vs. Vic Country
TWO SIDES searching for their first AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships win of the 2026 carnival clash at Brighton Homes Arena coming off a bye last weekend. Queensland will regain some key players since the loss to Vic Metro, while Vic Country will be hungry to get on the better side of the ledger after […] The post 2026 AFLW U18s Preview | Queensland vs. Vic Country appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 AFLW U18s Preview | South Australia vs. Vic Metro
A POTENTIAL title- deciding clash between South Australia and Vic Metro takes place at Alberton Oval tomorrow in what promises to be a ripping contest. The winner will automatically eliminate a couple of teams from contention – based on the head-to-head decider – with just one game apiece left for these sides at the national […] The post 2026 AFLW U18s Preview | South Australia vs. Vic Metro appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
PREVIEW | 2026 SANFLW: Round 9
ROUND 9 of the SANFLW delivers the standout clash of the season so far, with ladder leaders Woodville-West Torrens hosting in-form Norwood off the back of the Redlegs’ boilover win over South Adelaide. The reigning premiers will look to respond from just their second loss of the year against a rejuvenated Sturt, while at the […] The post PREVIEW | 2026 SANFLW: Round 9 appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
PREVIEW | Top teams clash as Round 11 action heats up
THE action heats up across the northern states this weekend as Round 11 arrives. In the AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division, the match of the round sees the two form teams of the competition, Manly Warringah and Sydney University, go head-to-head in a blockbuster clash. Meanwhile, the QAFLW features a massive top-of-the-table showdown between reigning […] The post PREVIEW | Top teams clash as Round 11 action heats up appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Rising Stocks: Metro interceptors stand tall
ANOTHER round of Under 18 National Championships action has seen plenty of movement amongst the depths of the draft pool. Intercept defenders, tall goalkickers and state skippers headlined those to elevate their stocks over the weekend. We outline a dozen prospects who impressed across the two games. > > Rolling Rankings: Top 30 AFL Draft prospects RISING STOCKS […] The post Rising Stocks: Metro interceptors stand tall appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
RMC MEDAL | Challengers start to emerge during national carnival
WHILE the Talent League Girls competition rolls on, it gives the chasing pack the opportunity to bridge the gap with the run-away Rookie Me Central Medal leader in Matilda Lange. The bottom-age Tasmanian star had raced out to a five-vote lead against any player who could poll further votes at the end of the Northern […] The post RMC MEDAL | Challengers start to emerge during national carnival appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Those Who Missed Out – AFLW U18s: Round 2
ONLY four teams took part in Round 2 of the AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships, with plenty of impressive individual performances to put their hands up for their respective state sides over the next couple of weeks. We looked at those who took to the field across various competitions. ALLIES: Giants Academy: Billie Hamilton, Lauren […] The post Those Who Missed Out – AFLW U18s: Round 2 appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 Talent League Girls R12 notes: Gippsland Power vs Bendigo Pioneers
IN A BATTLE between two one-win sides in the Talent League Girls competition, it was Gippsland Power that made an emphatic statement, defeating Bendigo Pioneers in an inaccurate, tough contest, 8.16 (64) to 0.3 (3). The win came off the back of a 6.6 (42) second half, while Bendigo kicked its three behinds in the […] The post 2026 Talent League Girls R12 notes: Gippsland Power vs Bendigo Pioneers appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 SANFLW Player Focus: Kate Alexander (Norwood)
NORWOOD ruck and top-age AFLW Draft prospect Kate Alexander had a breakout performance in the SANFLW on the weekend. In a resolute performance in difficult, muddy conditions at Revo Fitness Oval, Norwood held off an in-form South Adelaide side for a 17-point win, 4.12 (36) to 3.1 (19), in Round 8 of the SANFLW season. […] The post 2026 SANFLW Player Focus: Kate Alexander (Norwood) appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2027 AFLW Draft Q&A: Hannah Seaborn
BOTTOM-AGE tall Hannah Seaborn looms as a key prospect to watch in next year’s AFLW Draft. The West Australian talent has been blossoming at Under 16s level in the past couple of seasons, and make her mark in the WAFLW as a double bottom-ager in 2025. Now in her penultimate year of junior football, Seaborn […] The post 2027 AFLW Draft Q&A: Hannah Seaborn appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
