2026 SANFLW R2 wrap: Norwood hold on in thriller to down North Adelaide
NORWOOD held its nerve in one of the competition’s most dramatic finishes, surviving a stunning North Adelaide fightback to win by two points, 7.5 (47) to 7.3 (45), in an ANZAC Day blockbuster that had everything. The Redlegs led by 19 points heading into the final term before the Roosters booted four goals to one […] The post 2026 SANFLW R2 wrap: Norwood hold on in thriller to down North Adelaide appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 Talent League Girls R4 notes: Gippsland Power vs. GWV Rebels
A WIND-swept Shepley Oval provided the backdrop for one of the round’s most dramatic finishes, with GWV Rebels overturning a 27-point first-quarter deficit to defeat Gippsland Power 9.7 (61) to 8.7 (55) in Round 4 of the Talent League Girls. We took note of some of the players from each side that caught the eye. The post 2026 Talent League Girls R4 notes: Gippsland Power vs. GWV Rebels appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Around the Country: Bulldogs run riot in Sydney, Southport bounces back in Queensland
IT WAS a weekend of big wins and a couple of tight ones across the Northern States, with UNSW-ES Bulldogs putting on a 92-point demolition in AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division Round 4 and Southport reminding the QAFLW what it is capable of after last week’s rare loss to Morningside. The QAFL Women’s Round 3 […] The post Around the Country: Bulldogs run riot in Sydney, Southport bounces back in Queensland appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
SANFLW U18s Semi-Finals: Bulldogs hold on by a point as Norwood cruise into grand final
TWO contrasting semi-finals played out at X Convenience Oval on Saturday evening, with Central District surviving a Sturt comeback to advance by the narrowest possible margin, while Norwood overwhelmed South Adelaide to book its place in Sunday’s AAMI Talent League Grand Final. CENTRAL DISTRICT 4.1 (25) def. STURT 3.6 (24) Central District held on by […] The post SANFLW U18s Semi-Finals: Bulldogs hold on by a point as Norwood cruise into grand final appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 WAFLW Round 5 wrap: Subiaco holds off spirited Thunder
SUBIACO survived a desperate Anzac Day night charge from Peel Thunder at Sullivan Logistics Stadium to claim an eight-point win, with Caitie Smith delivering a three-goal performance that proved the difference between the sides in the 6.10 (46) to 6.2 (38) result. The Lions were well served by an outstanding Paige Sheppard – who finished […] The post 2026 WAFLW Round 5 wrap: Subiaco holds off spirited Thunder appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: Sturt storms into top spot
STURT has rocketed back into top spot on the AAMI Talent League ladder after thumping Glenelg in Saturday’s top-of-the-table clash. The Bays’ unbeaten start to the season was snapped in brutal fashion, as the reigning premiers poured in 10 goals to two after half time to win by 65 points at Glenelg Oval. The Double […] The post Scouting Notes: Sturt storms into top spot appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: Pios, Chargers claim close wins
AFTER a series of one-sided results on Saturday, the Bendigo Pioneers and Oakleigh Chargers ensured Sunday would be a different story with respective close wins. The Pioneers led for just seven minutes in their eight-point victory over the Northern Territory, while the Chargers held off Dandenong’s late flurry thanks a late Hunter Easton goal to […] The post Scouting Notes: Pios, Chargers claim close wins appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 Talent League Girls R4 notes: Swans Academy vs. Tasmania Devils
SYDNEY Swans Academy produced a dominant first half to run away with a comprehensive victory over the Tasmania Devils at Blacktown International Sportspark on Saturday, winning 11.10 (76) to 2.5 (17). The Swans kicked eight goals to none in the opening two quarters to lead by 56 points at the main break before a more […] The post 2026 Talent League Girls R4 notes: Swans Academy vs. Tasmania Devils appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Purple Patch: Milner’s electric start lights up Shepley Oval
GIPPSLAND Power midfielder Lily Milner set the tone early against GWV Rebels, engineering three goals in the opening six minutes to send the Power flying out of the blocks. All three came directly from her work – two assists and a score involvement – in a concentrated burst that showcased everything that makes her one […] The post Purple Patch: Milner’s electric start lights up Shepley Oval appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 Talent League Girls R4 notes: Sandringham Dragons vs. Northern Knights
A TIGHT contest in Round 4 of the Talent League Girls, saw the Northern Knights edge out the Sandringham Dragons by the narrowest of margins, 6.10 (46) to 6.9 (45) in a clash that went right down to the wire. The Dragons had every chance to win it late, with Maya Duane at the heart […] The post 2026 Talent League Girls R4 notes: Sandringham Dragons vs. Northern Knights appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Maeve Gill
EASTERN Ranges tall defender Maeve Gill is taking a holistic approach to her football in 2026 as the top-ager looks to build on a promising bottom-age campaign as part of the Vic Metro summer hub. Gill was part of the wildly successful Eastern setup last season, enjoying premiership success and wanting more. We spoke to […] The post 2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Maeve Gill appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Academy storms to victory with big Blues win
KICKING 10 of their 14 goals at either end of the game, the AFLW National Academy took care of Carlton VFLW in a highly entertaining exhibition match at Ikon Park yesterday. The top AFLW Draft prospects for 2026 – albeit with a handful missing due to injury – put on a show, and while inaccuracy […] The post Academy storms to victory with big Blues win appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
