2026 WAFLW Team Preview: Swan Districts
SWAN Districts had a season to remember in 2025, and while the side did fall agonisingly short of a flag, it lost no followers along the way. The Swans have set themselves up for another big year with some key returns and their sights set on another deep finals run. LAST SEASON Finished: 3rd (Grand […] The post 2026 WAFLW Team Preview: Swan Districts appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Sabres sneak past Panthers in thrilling opener
IN A tense start to their 2026 campaign, the Sturt Sabres were slightly too good for the South Adelaide Panthers in Round 1 of the NBL1 Central Men’s competition, claiming a three-point win when the sides went head to head over the weekend. It was always looming as a blockbuster start to the 2026 season, […] The post Sabres sneak past Panthers in thrilling opener appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Zoe Zach
DANDENONG defender Zoe Zach carved out a consistent season last year for the Stingrays, and though a school trip saw the number 40 miss out on the Talent League Girls Grand Final, Zach returns as part of the Vic Country hub ready to go again in 2026. We spoke to Zach at the recent Talent […] The post 2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Zoe Zach appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 WAFLW Team Preview: Subiaco
SUBIACO fought with Claremont for the minor premiership all season, before ultimately finishing second and then surprisingly bowing out in straight sets. Keeping the bulk of its list together outside the pair of gun talls who were drafted, the Lions will look to go again and remain a contender in the 2026 WAFLW season. LAST […] The post 2026 WAFLW Team Preview: Subiaco appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 WAFLW 15 to Watch: #3 Mia Carlshausen
ANOTHER season of WAFLW Women’s action is just around the corner, with the season kicking off on March 28. As we did with the SANFL Women’s competition, Rookie Me Central will count down 15 players to watch in the upcoming year, focusing on either top-age or bottom-age prospects to keep in mind. We continue our […] The post 2026 WAFLW 15 to Watch: #3 Mia Carlshausen appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: 2026 Talent League – Round 1
TOP PROSPECTS showed out as the Talent League returned for season 2026, with ideal conditions and one-sided results among the themes of Round 1. We had scouts on the ground across all six fixtures, taking note of the top prospects and performers from each side. > > MORE: Snapshot | Player of the Week | Team […] The post Scouting Notes: 2026 Talent League – Round 1 appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 Talent League: Round 1 Team of the Week
2025 minor premiers Gippsland Power boast a high of four members in our Round 1 Team of the Week, as they push to become this year’s Talent League frontrunners. The Power were unstoppable in an 87-point demolition of Murray, while Western, Sandringham and Dandenong contributed three players apiece after their big wins. Check out who […] The post 2026 Talent League: Round 1 Team of the Week appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 Talent League Girls preview: Sandringham Dragons
AFTER running through the Northern Academy sides ahead of the 2026 Coates Talent League Girls season, we cross our attention to the full-time teams in the competition, kicking off with Sandringham Dragons. The Dragons have lost a star talent to injury for the year, which provides opportunities to others to stand up. LAST SEASON Played: […] The post 2026 Talent League Girls preview: Sandringham Dragons appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
McKendrick muscles Tigers past Lions in battle of big cats
A TOWERING offensive performance from veteran Mollie McKendrick helped the Southern Tigers record a massive win over the Central Districts Lions in Round 1 of the NBL Central Women’s, which took place over the weekend. The Tigers and the Lions kicked off their 2026 campaigns at the Morphett Vale Basketball Stadium on Saturday evening, both […] The post McKendrick muscles Tigers past Lions in battle of big cats appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
2026 WAFLW Team Preview: East Fremantle
AFTER an extended period of success,East Fremantle fell short of yet another grand final in 2025, bundled out at the muddy elimination final stage. Entering 2026, there has been well publicised change afoot at the club and now the Sharks look set for a rebuild after losing a host of key players through the draft […] The post 2026 WAFLW Team Preview: East Fremantle appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Bearcats blast past Rockets in overtime
ALTHOUGH the reigning champions had to take the match to overtime to get the win, the West Adelaide Bearcats were able to get the job done in Round 1 of the NBL1 Central Men’s, defeating the North Adelaide Rockets. The Bearcats came into their season opener looking to defend last year’s championship, with the difficult […] The post Bearcats blast past Rockets in overtime appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Zoe Curry
TOUGH inside midfielder/forward Zoe Curry has spent plenty of time in the car over the last few years, having started her football career in New South Wales, before relocating to Victoria, and representing all of the Oakleigh Chargers, GWS Giants Academy and Allies squads. We spoke to the National Academy member about her football journey, […] The post 2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Zoe Curry appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
