Head-to-Head: Carmela Perri vs. Milly Shortal
TWO OF the more intriguing prospects in this year’s Talent League Girls crop went head-to-head in Round 2 at Queen Elizabeth Oval, with Carmela Perri and Milly Shortal producing massive individual performances in what was otherwise a impressive 32-point Murray Bushrangers win over the Greater Western Victoria (GWV) Rebels. > > AFLW DRAFT Q&A: Carmela Perri […] The post Head-to-Head: Carmela Perri vs. Milly Shortal appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Process-driven Eagles focus on consistency
AFTER a breakout campaign that saw previous non-finalists Woodville-West Torrens rise up to play in the SANFL Women’s Grand Final, Eagles coach Narelle Smith said the team is just focused on continuing the upward trajectory in 2026. While the ultimate prize eluded them on the last day of the season when an experienced South Adelaide […] The post Process-driven Eagles focus on consistency appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Smith got South Australian balance right in Vic win
WHILE she did not read too much into any pre-match predictions, South Australian coach Narelle Smith was “really pleased” that her side could knock off a “fully loaded” Victorian outfit when the SANFLW got up in the annual State Game on Saturday by two points. The Croweaters won 3.4 (22) to 2.8 (20) to reverse […] The post Smith got South Australian balance right in Vic win appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: Ranges mids shine, Dragons demolish Calder
AMONG the three all-Metro fixtures in Round 4 of the Talent League, Eastern Ranges pulled off a great escape against Oakleigh on Saturday night. Earlier on the same day, Sandringham flexed its muscles to thump Calder by 87 points on home soil. We took note of the best prospects and performers from either game. > > […] The post Scouting Notes: Ranges mids shine, Dragons demolish Calder appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Talent League Player Focus: Gus Teixeira (Sandringham Dragons)
SANDRINGHAM Dragons were delivered a boost in Round 4 with the return of explosive midfielder-forward Gus Teixeira. After a foot injury delayed the start to his top-age campaign, the 181cm prospect posted 20 disposals and two goals as the Dragons thrashed Calder at RSEA Park on Saturday. Teixeira was part of Sandringham’s Grand Final side […] The post Talent League Player Focus: Gus Teixeira (Sandringham Dragons) appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 TL Girls Role Change Focus: Scarlett Marsh
DANDENONG Stingrays kick-started their 2026 Talent League Girls season, accounting for Geelong Falcons by 39 points in a comfortable victory. While the Stingrays have no lack of talent at their disposal disposal, one of the more compelling storylines of the afternoon was how top-age defender-turned-midfielder Scarlett Marsh went moving into a predominant on-ball role. We […] The post 2026 TL Girls Role Change Focus: Scarlett Marsh appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Glenelg “excited” about experience and youth mix
GLENELG coach Talia Radan can’t wait for Round 1 of the SANFL Women’s to kick off this weekend, as the second year coach is excited for what the Bays can produce in 2026. They bottomed out last season in what was a “reset year” for the club, and while Radan insisted there were “no expectations […] The post Glenelg “excited” about experience and youth mix appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 Talent League Girls R2 notes: Eastern Ranges vs. Oakleigh Chargers
IN TORRENTIAL conditions at times, Eastern Ranges kick-started their 2026 Talent League Girls season with a bang, defeating rivals Oakleigh Chargers by two points in the game of the round. It was not the pretty style that these two star-studded teams usually put on due to the weather, but it was another epic finish with […] The post 2026 Talent League Girls R2 notes: Eastern Ranges vs. Oakleigh Chargers appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 SANFLW team preview: Norwood
NORWOOD has undergone a series of change over the last few seasons, from reaching the grand final in 2024 to slumping to seventh on the ladder last season. A change of coaches sees Central District premiership mentor Ben Hunt take over the reigns of the Redlegs who will look to build back up the ladder […] The post 2026 SANFLW team preview: Norwood appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Isabella Mazzei
A NATURAL ball magnet and aggressive tackler, the multi-sport talented Isabella Mazzei has set her sights on the Australian rules football pathway. A high-level rower who also predominantly played basketball through her formative years, Mazzei has become a key member of the Oakleigh Chargers’ midfield brigade with her attack on the ball and clean hands, […] The post 2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Isabella Mazzei appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: Bulldogs dismantle Demons to go top
SOUTH Fremantle continued its winning start to the 2026 WAFL Colts season after dismantling Perth to the tune of 84 points in Round 2. Playing the final game of a Super Round triple-header in Joondalup on Sunday, the Bulldogs flexed their muscle in a game where tall talent came to the fore. Key defenders on […] The post Scouting Notes: Bulldogs dismantle Demons to go top appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Swan Districts duo an underrated AFLW Draft pair
IF YOU ask anyone which one-two punch in Western Australia will capture all the AFLW Draft headlines this year, it is undoubtedly National Academy duo Cara Dziegielewski and Lexi Strachan out of West Perth. Fair enough too, both are elite junior talents and likely top 10 chances. But another duo has emerged for the 2026 […] The post Swan Districts duo an underrated AFLW Draft pair appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
