2026 AFLW U18s: Round 2 Team of the Week
A HARD-FOUGHT second round of the AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships served up just two matches, but plenty of standout performances, with South Australia’s nine-point win over the Allies and Vic Metro’s 26-point comeback against Western Australia shaping our Round 2 Team of the Week. The Croweaters lead the way with seven representatives, with Vic […] The post 2026 AFLW U18s: Round 2 Team of the Week appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
AFLW Draft Player Focus: Ava Bilyk (Geelong Falcons)
GEELONG Falcons captain and highly-touted 2026 AFLW Draft prospect Ava Bilyk continues to prove why she is considered one of the premier talents in her class. Despite the Falcons suffering a heavy 12.9 (81) to 3.5 (23) defeat at the hands of the Dandenong Stingrays at Shepley Oval in Round 12 of the Talent League […] The post AFLW Draft Player Focus: Ava Bilyk (Geelong Falcons) appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Sophia Green
FORMER Murray Bushrangers talent now lining up for Oakleigh Chargers, Sophia Green moved back to Victoria after two years at boarding school in New South Wales, shifting from Vic Country to Vic Metro in the process. The 170cm defender/midfielder offers drive and versatility across half-back and the midfield, and is also a father-daughter prospect tied […] The post 2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Sophia Green appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: 2026 AFLW U18s – South Australia vs. Allies
SOUTH Australia notched up a second consecutive win at the 2026 AFLW Under 18 Championships, defeating the Allies by nine points, 5.7 (37) to 3.10 (28). In a tough battle for most of the day, the two goals to nil third term separated the sides, with both teams having an even contribution across the board. […] The post Scouting Notes: 2026 AFLW U18s – South Australia vs. Allies appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: Country crew dominates in Stingrays win
A HANDFUL of Vic Country representatives have starred in Dandenong Stingrays’ 59-point win over Geelong Falcons on Saturday. The home side led their Round 14 clash at every break and kicked away with seven unanswered goals after half time at Shepley Oval. It was the Stingrays’ second win over Geelong this season after saluting to […] The post Scouting Notes: Country crew dominates in Stingrays win appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: Rebels get it done in dour conditions
GWV REBELS snapped a two-game losing streak in style, getting the better of Murray Bushrangers in typically stifling Craigieburn conditions on Saturday. The Rebels did most of their damage after half time, kicking six goals to one to run out comfortable 49-point victors. It was no surprise to see Rebels captain and first round prospect […] The post Scouting Notes: Rebels get it done in dour conditions appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 WAFLW Round 12 wrap: Records smashed in massive performances
A RIDICULOUS 30-disposal and six-goal game was perhaps the only way another disposal record-breaking effort could be overshadowed as arguably the two best players in the WAFLW had games to remember in their respective side’s huge victories. Perth co-captain Isabella Shannon dropped a mind-boggling 30 disposals, five marks, five inside 50s and six goals in […] The post 2026 WAFLW Round 12 wrap: Records smashed in massive performances appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 SANFLW R8 wrap: Redlegs reign supreme in wet conditions
NORWOOD has produced a resolute performance in difficult, muddy conditions to hold off an in-form South Adelaide side, beating the Panthers for a 17-point win at Revo Fitness Oval in Round 8 of the SANFLW, 4.12 (36) to 3.1 (19). The Redlegs were under pressure at times against the reigning premiers, but it was Norwood […] The post 2026 SANFLW R8 wrap: Redlegs reign supreme in wet conditions appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: 2026 AFLW U18s – Western Australia vs. Vic Metro
DESPITE an inaccurate and slow first half, Vic Metro wrestled control back from Western Australia to post a 26-point victory at Cockburn on Saturday. The Vics remained undefeated from the national carnival, with the 6.9 (45) to 2.7 (19) victory giving them a 2-0 start in the AFLW Under 18 Championships. > > MATCH REPORT: Metro […] The post Scouting Notes: 2026 AFLW U18s – Western Australia vs. Vic Metro appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Around the Country: Wolves hunt down Dogs, top spot in massive Round 10
AFL SYDNEY Women’s Premier Division delivered a compelling Round 10, with Manly Warringah Wolves outlasting the ladder-leading UNSW-ES Bulldogs and Sydney University snatching second spot in the process, while the Parramatta Goannas produced the performance of the round to snatch a thrilling three-point win over the St George Dragons. The North Shore Bombers, meanwhile, continued […] The post Around the Country: Wolves hunt down Dogs, top spot in massive Round 10 appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: 2026 AFL U18s – South Australia vs. Allies
SOUTH Australia has arrived at the 2026 AFL Under 18 National Championships after a thumping 66-point win over the Allies on Sunday. Having made a losing start to their title defence last week, it took a quarter time rev-up from coach Tony Bamford to kickstart the Croweaters in Alberton. Whatever he said seemed to work, […] The post Scouting Notes: 2026 AFL U18s – South Australia vs. Allies appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Around the Country: Queensland young guns star in QAFLW
QUEENSLAND’S top AFL Women’s Draft hopes were in action across the weekend back for their QAFLW sides with a number of top and bottom-agers starring in Round 10. We take a look at how each of the games went down with a focus on the Queensland prospects. University of Queensland 3.13 (31) def. by Broadbeach […] The post Around the Country: Queensland young guns star in QAFLW appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
