2026 WAFLW 15 to Watch: #2 Lexi Strachan
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: #2 Lexi Strachan appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Top prospects on the board in RMC Medal
A BUNCH of top draft prospects have staked their Rookie Me Central Medal claims in Round 1, including last year’s second place sitter Cody Walker. The Carlton father-son prospect racked up 28 disposals, eight clearances and two goals in Bendigo’s win over Tasmania, good enough for two votes. > > SCROLL to see the Round 1 […] The post Top prospects on the board in RMC Medal appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Talent League Player Focus: Wil Malady (Gippsland Power)
GIPPSLAND Power prospect Wil Malady made a statement to start the Talent League season, booting six goals in his side’s 87-point win over Murray. The mobile marking forward comes into his top-age campaign with plenty of plaudits having made his Vic Country Under 18 debut last year, followed by induction into the National Academy. He […] The post Talent League Player Focus: Wil Malady (Gippsland Power) appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 Talent League Girls preview: Calder Cannons
CALDER Cannons enter the Talent League Girls season looking to build on last year’s three wins, having brought on plenty of promising young prospects who will be top and bottom-agers in 2026. While development is always the key, the Cannons have been able to fast-track some of those players with key roles last season for […] The post 2026 Talent League Girls preview: Calder Cannons appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Yaeger 30-bomb helps Bearcats maul Rockets
AN EXCELLENT first-up offensive performance from Morgan Yaeger was a massive factor in the West Adelaide Bearcats’ 23-point win over the North Adelaide Rockets when the two teams clashed in Round 1 of the NBL1 Central Women’s. The Rockets welcomed the Bearcats to The Lights Community and Sports Centre on Saturday night, with both sides […] The post Yaeger 30-bomb helps Bearcats maul Rockets appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
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.
