2026 Talent League Girls R17 notes: Bendigo Pioneers vs. Eastern Ranges
DESPITE conceding the first goal and trailing at quarter time, the Eastern Ranges’ class shone through at Queen Elizabeth Oval, booting 12 goals to nil after the first break to defeat Bendigo Pioneers by 66 points in Round 17 of the Talent League Girls competition. We took note of some of the players who caught […] The post 2026 Talent League Girls R17 notes: Bendigo Pioneers vs. Eastern Ranges appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 Talent League Girls R17 notes: Murray Bushrangers vs. Northern Knights
BOASTING a host of Vic Country and Allies representatives, Murray Bushrangers got back on the winner’s list with a strong 26-point win over Northern Knights. In what was ultimately a tight clash in Seymour, the Bushrangers booted three goals to nil in the third term to really create some breathing room and run out 9.8 […] The post 2026 Talent League Girls R17 notes: Murray Bushrangers vs. Northern Knights appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 State Academy notes: WAFLW – Round 17
ROUND 17 of the WAFL Women’s season produced some eye-catching individual performances as the competition heads towards its business end. We took note of how the West Australian Summer Squad members fared across each game. All notes are the opinion of the individual author. The post 2026 State Academy notes: WAFLW – Round 17 appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Warner captains Under 16 All-Australian team
WEST Australian co-captain and Kevin Sheehan Medallist Troy Warner has been named captain of the Under 16 All-Australian team. Alan McLean Medallist James Rice also features in the 23-player lineup, next to Warner and South Australian MVP Logan Treverton in midfield. > > RECAP: 2026 AFL Under 16 National Championships Warner was one of four West […] The post Warner captains Under 16 All-Australian team appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Player Focus: Meaney, Medved team up in Swans smashing
SYDNEY Swans fans can anticipate another strong wave of academy talent this year, headlined by a pair of recent VFL debutants. Emerging defender Jake Medved was the latest to earn a state league berth, joining smooth moving midfielder Henry Meaney at the level in Round 18 over the weekend. Both prospects were recently part of […] The post Player Focus: Meaney, Medved team up in Swans smashing appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 Talent League Girls R17 notes: Geelong Falcons vs. Oakleigh Chargers
A FULL-STRENGTH Oakleigh Chargers outfit proved far too good for a Geelong Falcons side missing a huge chunk of its top-end talent, running away with an 80-point win and keeping the Falcons goalless for the entire match. Cate Deayton and Bailee Martin combined for 9.5 during the game, as the Chargers secured a 13.10 (88) […] The post 2026 Talent League Girls R17 notes: Geelong Falcons vs. Oakleigh Chargers appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Around the Country: Bats pip Goannas in otherwise one-sided round
A TITANIC battle between finals-bound UTS Bats and big improvers Parramatta Goannas was the sole tight contest with a match-winning goal in the last four minutes separating the sides. Across the other three AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division matches, the combined totals were 55.40 (370) to 0.1 (1) as the top sides flexed their muscles […] The post Around the Country: Bats pip Goannas in otherwise one-sided round appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 Talent League Girls R17 notes: Dandenong Stingrays vs. Western Jets
DANDENONG Stingrays’ unbeaten start to the 2026 Talent League Girls season rolled on with a 23-point victory over the Western Jets at Shepley Oval in Round 17. In a tight tussle for most of the first half, the Stingrays ended up kicking the last five goals of the match to secure the four points, 6.9 […] The post 2026 Talent League Girls R17 notes: Dandenong Stingrays vs. Western Jets appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Up the Grades: State teammates turn rivals in WAFL
WEST Coast father-son prospect Harper Banfield and state teammate Harvey Spawton-Guy were among the next wave of state league debutants over the weekend. Banfield claimed bragging rights in that WAFL matchup, while Jake Medved helped the Swans claim bragging rights over their local rivals. Elsewhere, Allies MVP Caylen Murray was back in action for Brisbane […] The post Up the Grades: State teammates turn rivals in WAFL appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: Cannons clinch thriller after final siren
CALDER Cannons have snatched a last gasp win over Tasmania in Hobart on Sunday, with Thomas Lincoln‘s goal after the siren delivering the four points. Scores were tied after Lincoln put two previous set shots wide, but he hit the target with his third to see the Cannons salute by six points. In what was […] The post Scouting Notes: Cannons clinch thriller after final siren appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 WAFLW Round 17 wrap: Dog day out as South Freo eliminate Subi
SOUTH FREMANTLE has surged into the box seat for a WAFLW finals berth, sealing a hard-fought 13-point win over Subiaco, 9.6 (60) to 7.5 (47), courtesy of a ruthless four-goals-to-one final term at Fremantle Community Bank Oval in a Round 17 clash with major finals implications. The result lifts the Bulldogs to third on the […] The post 2026 WAFLW Round 17 wrap: Dog day out as South Freo eliminate Subi appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Around the Country: Coorparoo shakes up the top three with nail-biting win
COORPAROO has thrown the top three of the QAFL Women’s competition into a spin after a thrilling three-point victory over Bond University at Giffin Park on Saturday. The result sees the Kings leapfrog the Bull Sharks into second place on the ladder. Here’s how Round 14 of the QAFL Women’s played out over the weekend. […] The post Around the Country: Coorparoo shakes up the top three with nail-biting win appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
