2026 Talent League Girls R10 notes: Oakleigh Chargers vs. Dandenong Stingrays
DANDENONG Stingrays came continued their impressive unbeaten streak with a strong 42-point victory over Oakleigh Chargers at Warrawee Park on the weekend. With the Chargers missing several key players due to the AFLW Academy-All Stars match, the Stingrays overcame a tight start and inaccuracy to win, 7.14 (56) to 2.2 (14). We took note of […] The post 2026 Talent League Girls R10 notes: Oakleigh Chargers vs. Dandenong Stingrays appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 SANFLW R7 wrap: Bloods quell red-hot Roosters
WEST Adelaide has produced a resolute performance in difficult conditions to hold off an in-form North Adelaide side, beating the Roosters for a six-point win at Revo Fitness Oval in the opening game of Round 7 for the SANFLW, 4.4 (28) to 3.4 (22). The Bloods were under early pressure, the Roosters controlling disposal and […] The post 2026 SANFLW R7 wrap: Bloods quell red-hot Roosters appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 WAFLW Round 10 wrap: Swans storm to 90-point Thunder thrashing
SWAN Districts delivered the performance of the WAFLW season on Saturday, annihilating Peel Thunder by 90 points in Round 10 to send a fierce message to the rest of the competition as they steam towards finals. The Black Ducks were merciless from the opening bounce, booting five majors in the first term alone and never […] The post 2026 WAFLW Round 10 wrap: Swans storm to 90-point Thunder thrashing appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
All Stars shine in four-point thriller over AFLW Academy
AFTER a couple of lean years, the All Stars side which had a new initiative of including bottom-agers got over the top of the AFLW National Academy by four points at Dingley on Sunday. Piling on the first four goals of the match, the All Stars looked in complete control, and while the class of […] The post All Stars shine in four-point thriller over AFLW Academy appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
PREVIEW | 2026 SANFLW: Round 7
ROUND 7 of the SANFLW arrives on a Queen’s Birthday long weekend, with a number of the competition’s premier young talents called up to AFLW Academy and All Stars duties, the selectors across the competition have been forced to dig deep into their lists. Woodville-West Torrens remain the benchmark at 5-0-1, while South Adelaide, stripped […] The post PREVIEW | 2026 SANFLW: Round 7 appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Vic Country locks in 2026 AFL U18s squad
A STAR-STUDDED Vic Country outfit – headlined by potential number one pick Cody Walker and a host of top-end talents particularly from the Gippsland region – is ready to go ahead of next week’s AFL Under 18 Championships. Vic Country take on the Allies up in Blacktown to kick off proceedings, and have named a […] The post Vic Country locks in 2026 AFL U18s squad appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Allies lock in 27-player squad ahead of AFL U18s
A FINAL trial match ahead of their first match on Sunday week will take place this weekend, but the Allies have confirmed an initial 27-player squad for the upcoming AFL Under 18 Championships. In previous years the selection process has largely just come from Talent League Boys form without coming together too long before the […] The post Allies lock in 27-player squad ahead of AFL U18s appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
PREVIEW | Top four contests headline QAFLW Round 8
QUEENSLAND’S top four sides in its top flight women’s competition will face off in a highly anticipated weekend of action. Traditional rivals Southport and Bond University lock horns at Fankhauser Reserve, while Wilston Grange play host to Coorparoo at Hickey Park in a couple of matches that are not to be missed. QAFLW: ROUND 8 […] The post PREVIEW | Top four contests headline QAFLW Round 8 appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Why 2026 is the landmark year for New South Wales AFLW talent
THE Australian Football League Women’s (AFLW) landscape is on the precipice of a historic shift. For years, the national draft has been dominated by traditional football heartlands — metropolitan Melbourne, regional Victoria, South Australia, and the rapidly growing pipelines of Queensland. However, the 2026 AFLW Draft is shaping up to be the definitive tipping point […] The post Why 2026 is the landmark year for New South Wales AFLW talent appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
AFLW Academy to renew battle with All Stars
A NEW-LOOK All Stars lineup will look to take it up to a stacked National Academy outfit when the two sides clash at the Kennedy Community Centre on Sunday. The All Stars has previously only featured one over-age player, but in 2026, has also added five of the most promising talents for the 2027 AFLW […] The post AFLW Academy to renew battle with All Stars appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Jacinta Eteuati
WESTERN Jets defender Jacinta Eteuati is an intercepting force who competes well in the air and comes from a rugby and netball background which equips the multicultural talent with plenty of unique weapons. Her for throughout 2026 earned her a spot in the final Vic Metro squad. We spoke to Eteuati at the Talent League […] The post 2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Jacinta Eteuati appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 AFL Sydney Women’s Player Focus: Madison McCarthy (Sydney University)
A DAMAGING two-way runner with a brilliant first quarter and two goals to her name, Sydney Swans Academy bottom-ager Madison McCarthy announced herself in Sydney University’s 10.9 (69) to 1.4 (10) victory over the St George Dragons in the AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division. The 172cm wing – who served as a defender for the […] The post 2026 AFL Sydney Women’s Player Focus: Madison McCarthy (Sydney University) appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
