VFLW R2 wrap: Pies pip Zebras amongst trio of thrillers
COLLINGWOOD survived a nail-biting contest against Sandringham Zebras on a day where the black and white saluted one of its best in the AFL men’s competition, defeating the home side by a single point, 3.9 (27) to 3.8 (26). There were a number of ex-Zebras now in black and white including Abbey Tregellis (14 disposals, […] The post VFLW R2 wrap: Pies pip Zebras amongst trio of thrillers appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 Talent League Girls R7 notes: Calder Cannons vs. Northern Territory
NORTHERN Territory had a busy long weekend travelling to Victoria, winning two from two across Thursday and Sunday at Highgate Recreation Reserve in the Talent League Girls competition. Our first of two scouting notes on their matches centre around the impressive victory over the Calder Cannons under lights, 9.7 (61) to 2.4 (16). While the […] The post 2026 Talent League Girls R7 notes: Calder Cannons vs. Northern Territory appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Maddie Campbell
NORTH Queenslander Maddie Campbell was spotted early by the Suns Academy as a prestigious talent in Cairns, and uprooting her life to move to the Gold Coast, the top-age midfielder/forward is hoping it pays dividends. Her dedication to her craft is undoubted, and while the ultimate goal is something in the background, Campbell is taking […] The post 2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Maddie Campbell appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
PREVIEW | Sydney action returns as young guns filter back
FOLLOWING a league-wide bye, the AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division returns tomorrow for Round 7 of the 2026 season. The various Swans and Giants-tied Academy players will filter back to their respective teams over the coming weeks before the national championships, providing sides with a much needed youth boost. While ladder leaders UNSW-ES Bulldogs have […] The post PREVIEW | Sydney action returns as young guns filter back appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
PREVIEW | 2026 SANFLW: Round 5
THE SANFLW League returns from its bye with a full slate on Saturday, and with the competition’s picture sharpening by the week, Round 5 – which is off First Nations Round – promises to deliver. Woodville-West Torrens sit atop the ladder as the only undefeated side after a dominant opening month, while Norwood’s resurgent start […] The post PREVIEW | 2026 SANFLW: Round 5 appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: Clutch Collins cuts the Power
COOPER Collins‘ last gasp goal has delivered the Suns Academy a sensational four-point victory over Gippsland Power in Bundoora on Sunday. Trailing by eight points with just three minutes left to play, the visitors found a way to conjure two late majors and finish their Talent League stint with a third win. In what was […] The post Scouting Notes: Clutch Collins cuts the Power appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: Lions roll reigning premiers
THE LIONS Academy rounded out their Talent League stint with a fourth-consecutive win, downing reigning premiers Eastern by 32 points at Brighton Homes Arena on Sunday. After conceding a quarter time deficit, the hosts piled on nine goals to two over the next two terms to set up a comfortable victory. With Eastern racking up […] The post Scouting Notes: Lions roll reigning premiers appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 Talent League Girls Review: Gold Coast Suns Academy
The Gold Coast Suns Academy entered the 2026 Coates Talent League Girls season with a younger and less experienced squad compared to previous years, having promoted a massive number of athletes to their AFLW squad in 2025. Despite the turnover, the Suns Academy showcased a resilient and developing group, unearthing some of the most exciting […] The post 2026 Talent League Girls Review: Gold Coast Suns Academy appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 Talent League Girls Review: Brisbane Lions Academy
THE Brisbane Lions Academy entered the 2026 Coates Talent League Girls season with a formidable squad, blending elite top-age draft prospects with some of the most exciting bottom-age talent in the country. Their campaign was characterised by dominant midfield performances, high-scoring victories, and a relentless work rate across the ground. 2026 Season Recap The Lions […] The post 2026 Talent League Girls Review: Brisbane Lions Academy appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 Talent League Girls R7 notes: Gippsland Power vs. Suns Academy
IT took a quarter for the Gold Coast Suns Academy to get going, but once the Queenslanders did, they put away Gippsland Power at La Trobe University in Bundoora by 56 points. The Suns booted eight goals to one after quarter time, capping off a really solid Talent League Girls campaign. We took note of […] The post 2026 Talent League Girls R7 notes: Gippsland Power vs. Suns Academy appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 AFLW fixture released
THE FULL 12-round fixture for the 2026 AFLW season was released by the AFL today with Round 1 to kick off on Sunday, August 9. The opening round of action will see a split weekend thanks to a standalone season opener between St Kilda and Carlton at Marvel Stadium as part of a special double-header […] The post 2026 AFLW fixture released appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 Talent League Girls R7 notes: Lions Academy vs. Eastern Ranges
BRISBANE Lions Academy completed its 2026 Talent League Girls campaign undefeated with a hard-fought win over reigning premiers Eastern Ranges. The defeat marked back-to-back losses for the Ranges after they fell to the Swans the week before, though they did start promisingly enough at Brighton Homes Arena, booting three goals to one in the first […] The post 2026 Talent League Girls R7 notes: Lions Academy vs. Eastern Ranges appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
