Team of the Week: 2026 WAFLW – Round 2
FOLLOWING a commanding victory over South Fremantle, Swan Districts recorded a league-high five representatives in our WAFL Women’s Team of the Week. The Swans had one more than fellow Round 2 victors East Fremantle and Claremont, while Subiaco and West Perth had three, Perth and South Fremantle managed two, and Peel Thunder had the sole […] The post Team of the Week: 2026 WAFLW – Round 2 appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 SANFLW team preview: Central District
CENTRAL District will enter 2026 with a new look and renewed optimism that the Bulldogs can return to the finals series. The 2023 SANFLW premier missed the post-season last year, and having recruited a couple of key players alongside a returning stalwart and former coach, Central District looms as a team to watch this year. […] The post 2026 SANFLW team preview: Central District appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 Talent League Girls preview: Dandenong Stingrays
DANDENONG Stingrays came within a win of lifting the Talent League Girls premiership cup, and while the side might have a number of big changes over the off-season, still have plenty of talent on the list that should see them competitive once again. LAST SEASON Played: 14Wins: 10Losses: 4 Producing the club’s best ever season, […] The post 2026 Talent League Girls preview: Dandenong Stingrays appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Brylee Anderson
EASTERN Ranges utility Brylee Anderson is looking to follow in the footsteps of older brother Cody and reach the top level, with the National Academy member among the top prospects in this year’s AFLW Draft. An MVP winner at Under 16s level with Vic Metro, Anderson gets the keys to lead the Ranges’ midfield alongside […] The post 2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Brylee Anderson appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
SANFLW U18s Round 6: Redlegs secure finals spot
NORWOOD is the first official team into the AAMI Talent League Under 18 Girls finals series after winning its fifth game from six matches last Thursday. As part of a special pre-Easter Round 6 of action, Norwood proved too good for Glenelg, storming to a 35-point victory at Stratarama Stadium. The 8.9 (57) to 3.4 […] The post SANFLW U18s Round 6: Redlegs secure finals spot appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: Tigers outlast Falcons in arm-wrestle
CLAREMONT has begun its latest premiership defence with a grinding seven-point win over West Perth in Joondalup on Saturday night. In what was a scrappy, low-scoring encounter to close out Round 1 of the new Colts season, the Tigers and Falcons were separated by no more than one point at each break. We took note […] The post Scouting Notes: Tigers outlast Falcons in arm-wrestle appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: Sturt rolls Roosters to go 3-0
STURT has maintained its perfect start to the AAMI Talent League season after proving too good for North Adelaide in Round 3. The Double Blues led at every break in the 35-point victory at Thomas Farms Oval, as several state squad members continued to make an impression on the competition. We took note of some […] The post Scouting Notes: Sturt rolls Roosters to go 3-0 appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 WAFLW Round 2 wrap: Tigers hold off Falcons comeback
CLAREMONT has survived an almighty comeback from West Perth in the final term of the two sides’ WAFL Women’s clash with the reigning premiers holding on to win by two points. The Tigers got up 10.6 (66) to 10.4 (64) and deserved the win, though the Falcons would have loved an extra couple of minutes […] The post 2026 WAFLW Round 2 wrap: Tigers hold off Falcons comeback appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 Talent League Girls preview: GWV Rebels
GREATER Western Victoria (GWV) Rebels have a young, developing side with some promise that showed talent as the season went on last year. Now with an extra year under their belts, the Rebels are keen to go to another level in 2026. LAST SEASON Played: 14Wins: 6Losses: 8 GWV Rebels had their moments during the […] The post 2026 Talent League Girls preview: GWV Rebels appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Georgia Garlick
SMOOTH moving utility Georgia Garlick has played a variety of roles in the past for Bendigo Pioneers and looks like settling between half-forward and midfield in 2026. The massive Hawks supporter is keen to make every post a winner this season and is focused on improving a host of elements in her game. We spoke […] The post 2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Georgia Garlick appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 Talent League Girls preview: Murray Bushrangers
MURRAY Bushrangers made finals last season and look set to be another team to watch in this year’s Talent League Girls competition. The Bushrangers have a nice depth of talent across the top-age and bottom-age contingent and should be tough to play against in 2026. LAST SEASON Played: 14Wins: 8Losses: 6 Murray Bushrangers had a […] The post 2026 Talent League Girls preview: Murray Bushrangers appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Kings ascend to NBL throne once again
SYDNEY Kings celebrated their third NBL title in five seasons after overcoming Adelaide 36ers by 12 points in an action-packed game five of the Championship series at Qudos Bank Arena on Sunday afternoon. In front of almost 20,000 fans, the Kings came from seven points down at the final break to equalise and send the […] The post Kings ascend to NBL throne once again appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
