2026 TL Girls Role Change Focus: Lara Williams
IN LIEU of a couple of missing National Academy members, the versatile Lara Williams got her chance in the middle as Eastern Ranges made it three wins from three to open their 2026 Talent League Girls campaign, accounting for Gippsland Power by 39 points in a one-sided contest at Morwell. The result keeps the reigning […] The post 2026 TL Girls Role Change Focus: Lara Williams appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 SANFLW R3 wrap: Sturt splits points again in Bloods draw
STURT has earned its second drawn result of the season in as many attempts at Coopers Stadium, with West Adelaide and the Double Blues unable to be separated in the Energised Round’s afternoon fixture, finishing locked at 2.3 (15) apiece. In a low-scoring, pressure-filled contest played in less-than-ideal conditions at The Parade, Sturt once again […] The post 2026 SANFLW R3 wrap: Sturt splits points again in Bloods draw appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 AFLW Preseason Draft wrap
ATHLETICISM, footy IQ or versatility were the key features of the 2026 AFLW Preseason Draft last night with 11 players earning their chance to test themselves at the elite level. Of the 11 players taken, just four remain in the state they are currently playing in, bucking the trend that was expected of AFLW clubs […] The post 2026 AFLW Preseason Draft wrap appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 WAFLW Round 6 wrap: South snaps four-game win drought with Lions taming
SOUTH Fremantle is back on the winner’s list after defeating Subiaco at Leederville Oval yesterday in what was a much-needed victory for the bulldogs. Since thrashing the Sharks in Round 1, South Fremantle only took two points home against Perth and dropped the remaining 12 across the other three games to sit sixth on the […] The post 2026 WAFLW Round 6 wrap: South snaps four-game win drought with Lions taming appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: Swans and Giants impress in emphatic wins
THE SWANS Academy moved to 4-0 in their Talent League stint after a comfortable 40-point road win over Oakleigh on Saturday. The success continued for NSW-based academies on Sunday, as the Giants thumped Murray to the tune of 77 points in somewhat of a local rivalry game in Lavington. We took note of the top […] The post Scouting Notes: Swans and Giants impress in emphatic wins appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 AFLW Preseason Draft: Every Pick
THE 2026 AFL Women’s Preseason Draft has been run and done with 11 players added to AFLW lists tonight. Nine sides took part in the draft, with GWS Giants and West Coast each making two selections, and the picks decided by reverse ladder order from last season. As expected, Lily Quigley was the first name […] The post 2026 AFLW Preseason Draft: Every Pick appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Norwood crowned inaugural premiers after dead-eye display against Bulldogs
NORWOOD is the inaugural AAMI Talent League Under 18 Girls premier. The Redlegs defeated Central District by 22 points in a commanding grand final performance at X Convenience Oval on Sunday morning to etch the Redlegs player names into history as the first team to win the competition. That they did it from third on […] The post Norwood crowned inaugural premiers after dead-eye display against Bulldogs appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: Panthers pounce on undermanned Bays
SOUTH Adelaide has moved to an even 3-3 record after thumping an undermanned Glenelg side by 41 points at Magain Stadium on Saturday. The Panthers accelerated with five goals in term two, setting up a 26-point buffer at the main break before heavy rain made scoring tough thereafter. With the SAAS school football season getting […] The post Scouting Notes: Panthers pounce on undermanned Bays appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Western Australia’s Preseason Draft hopes: Five Sandgropers to watch
THE 2026 AFLW Preseason Draft on Monday, May 4 represents one last chance for those who missed out last October to hear their name called. Across the country, players who previously nominated for the AFLW Draft but missed out will be hoping for a recall. Western Australia has quite a number of players in the […] The post Western Australia’s Preseason Draft hopes: Five Sandgropers to watch appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
South Australia’s Preseason Draft hopes: Five Croweaters to watch
THE 2026 AFLW Preseason Draft on Monday, May 4 represents one last chance for those who missed out last October to hear their name called. Across the country, players who previously nominated for the AFLW Draft but missed out will be hoping for a recall. South Australia has quite a number of players in the […] The post South Australia’s Preseason Draft hopes: Five Croweaters to watch appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2027 AFLW Draft Q&A: Olivia McCay
BOTTOM-AGER Olivia McCay is building a promising season at East Fremantle, locking down a key role on the wing and showcasing her mix of endurance and skill going forward. The 2027 AFLW Draft prospect has a little over 18 months until she can be called out on draft night, but is already showing positive signs […] The post 2027 AFLW Draft Q&A: Olivia McCay appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
The case for Jaime Henry: The data AFLW clubs cannot afford to ignore
WITH the AFLW Preseason Draft taking place tomorrow night, there is one name that needs to be on every club’s list. Jaime Henry is the best player in the WAFLW this season on sheer numbers alone. To have the most disposals and most tackles in the competition at the same time is an incredible feat […] The post The case for Jaime Henry: The data AFLW clubs cannot afford to ignore appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
