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.
VFLW R11 wrap: Dogs hold on against Zebras for top six breathing space
WESTERN Bulldogs secured a thrilling three-point victory over the Sandringham Zebras in a tense battle to headline Round 11 of the VFL Women’s competition. Elsewhere, Collingwood maintained its impressive season record with a massive win over Darebin, Carlton ground out a win against Williamstown, Geelong proved too strong for Casey, and Essendon dominated Box Hill. […] The post VFLW R11 wrap: Dogs hold on against Zebras for top six breathing space appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 SANFLW R12 wrap: Moore finals for Eagles as Lucy seals win
A LATE behind from Lucy Moore has given Woodville-West Torrens a dramatic 5.6 (36) to 5.5 (35) victory over South Adelaide at Richmond Oval in Round 12 of the SANFL Women’s, guaranteeing the Eagles another finals place with the win in the second grand final rematch of the season. The result snaps a three-game winless […] The post 2026 SANFLW R12 wrap: Moore finals for Eagles as Lucy seals win appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
PREVIEW | 2026 WAFLW: Round 17
A CRITICAL finals-shaping clash headlines Round 17 of the WAFLW season, with South Fremantle hosting Subiaco at Fremantle Community Bank Oval on Saturday afternoon. With just two rounds remaining, the finals equation is crystal clear for the Bulldogs: a win over the Lions, coupled with an East Fremantle victory over Boorloo, will lock in the […] The post PREVIEW | 2026 WAFLW: Round 17 appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
PREVIEW | Finals races heat up as representative talent floods back
WITH Manly Warringah on the bye, the door swings open for North Shore and Sydney University to close the gap at the top of the AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division ladder in Round 14. Meanwhile, the QAFLW finals race enters a critical phase, with representative talent continuing to filter back from the national championships to […] The post PREVIEW | Finals races heat up as representative talent floods back appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
