Scouting Notes: Knights win in Gayfer goal fest
NORTHERN Knights continued their perfect start to the Talent League season, notching a fifth consecutive win after thumping the GWV Rebels by 63 points in Ballarat on Sunday. The visitors trailed at half time but piled on seven unanswered goals in term three, including five from spearhead Sam Gayfer. Gayfer ended up with six majors […] The post Scouting Notes: Knights win in Gayfer goal fest appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 Talent League Girls Player Focus: Molly Ferguson (Brisbane Lions Academy)
MOLLY Ferguson entered 2026 as arguably the most unlucky player to miss the National Academy – a slick inside midfielder who is a ‘plug-and-play stoppage expert’ with the work rate and fight of her idol Belle Dawes. Against Sandringham Dragons in Round 5, she produced her most complete performance of the season to-date, collecting 31 […] The post 2026 Talent League Girls Player Focus: Molly Ferguson (Brisbane Lions Academy) appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 Talent League Girls R5 notes: Murray Bushrangers vs Giants Academy
THE GWS Giants Academy produced a dominant display at Lavington Oval, running over Murray Bushrangers 11.12 (78) to 3.3 (21) in Round 5 of the Talent League Girls, with a five-goal final term blowing the margin out to 57 points. We took note of some of the players from each side that caught the eye. The post 2026 Talent League Girls R5 notes: Murray Bushrangers vs Giants Academy appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 Talent League Girls R5 notes: Northern Territory Academy vs. Bendigo Pioneers
BENDIGO Pioneers claimed their first win of the season in Darwin, overcoming the Northern Territory Academy 6.7 (43) to 3.4 (22) in Round 5 of the Talent League Girls – the NT’s first game of the competition. A balanced Pioneers outfit proved too experienced for the home side across four quarters, kicking three goals to […] The post 2026 Talent League Girls R5 notes: Northern Territory Academy vs. Bendigo Pioneers appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Around the Country: Wolves hand Bombers second loss in heavyweights battle
MANLY Warringah Wolves have defeated reigning premiers North Shore Bombers by 22 points at Weldon Oval in Round 5 of the AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division, handing the Bombers a second loss in three rounds, while making it four straight wins themselves since a forgettable opening round performance. AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division: Round 5 […] The post Around the Country: Wolves hand Bombers second loss in heavyweights battle appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Around the Country: Bond University roll Morningside in QAFLW thriller
IT WAS a weekend of drama in the QAFL Women’s Round 4, with Bond University producing the comeback of the season to overhaul Morningside in the match of the round, while Southport and Aspley posted comfortable victories to keep pace at the top of the table. University of Queensland also survived a scare against newcomers […] The post Around the Country: Bond University roll Morningside in QAFLW thriller appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 Talent League Girls R5 notes: Gippsland Power vs. Eastern Ranges
A WET Morwell Recreation Reserve set the scene for a grinding contest, with Eastern Ranges running out 7.13 (55) to 1.10 (16) winners over Gippsland Power in Round 5 of the Talent League Girls. The Power kicked the opening goal before the Ranges took over, booting the last seven majors in conditions that made clean […] The post 2026 Talent League Girls R5 notes: Gippsland Power vs. Eastern Ranges appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
VFL Player Focus: Cody Walker (Carlton)
IT WOULD not be out of the ordinary to suggest that, if eligible, Cody Walker would be playing in Carlton’s AFL side right now. That’s not a cheap shot at the struggling Blues either, he’s just that good. The highly touted father-son prospect turned out for his VFL debut over the weekend, impressing with his […] The post VFL Player Focus: Cody Walker (Carlton) appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: Lions slay Dragons, Suns downed by Devils
THE BRISBANE Lions Academy moved to an impressive 4-1 record after accounting for Sandringham in a 22-point win on home turf. Despite the Dragons being bolstered by St Kevin’s talent on an APS bye, the hosts kicked clear in the second half – spearheaded by five goals to bottom-age star Jackson Bridge. Meanwhile, the Suns […] The post Scouting Notes: Lions slay Dragons, Suns downed by Devils appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 SANFLW Player Focus: Lani Cocks (Norwood)
LANI Cocks is only in her first full SANFLW season – after making a senior debut late last year – but the Norwood midfielder is already playing with a maturity and competitive edge that belies her age. In Round 3, the 2009-born bottom-ager turned in a 26-disposal, seven-tackle, seven-clearance performance that was as relentless as […] The post 2026 SANFLW Player Focus: Lani Cocks (Norwood) appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 Talent League Girls R5 notes: Oakleigh Chargers vs. Swans Academy
SYDNEY Swans Academy’s strong first half and great defensive performance in the second half set them up for another victory, this time defeating Oakleigh Chargers by 26 points in the Talent League Girls competition. Though the Chargers are a quality outfit, they’ve slipped to 1-3 for the year off the back of a remarkably tough […] The post 2026 Talent League Girls R5 notes: Oakleigh Chargers vs. Swans Academy appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
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.
