2026 Talent League Girls R11 notes: Northern Knights vs. Calder Cannons
CALDER Cannons flexed their muscles with a 21-point win over an understrength Northern Knights outfit at Craigieburn, coming from behind early to boot 10 of the last 15 goals and run out 10.10 (70) to 7.7 (49) winners in Round 11 of the Talent League Girls competition. We took note of some of the players […] The post 2026 Talent League Girls R11 notes: Northern Knights vs. Calder Cannons appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Those Who Missed Out – AFLW U18s: Round 1
WHILE the attention was on those in action during the AFLW Under 18 Championships Round 1, there were still plenty of listed prospects who missed out on the opening weekend’s selection – be it through injury or omission – and we took a look around the country at those who didn’t play and who they […] The post Those Who Missed Out – AFLW U18s: Round 1 appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Rising Stocks: Steed, Matthews stake first round case
LEO Steed and Ethan Matthews were the stories of the weekend as the Under 18 National Championships got underway. The former co-captained Western Australia to an upset win over title-holders South Australia, while the latter was outstanding as his Allies went down to Vic Country. With both players strengthening their top 15 chances, we highlight […] The post Rising Stocks: Steed, Matthews stake first round case appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: Streaking Jets kick clear of Chargers
WESTERN Jets extended their winning streak to five games after defeating Oakleigh by 40 points in Werribee on Sunday. The Round 13 clash was closely contested throughout the first half, with Western made to overcome a quarter time deficit to take the lead. The Jets never looked back and slammed home four unanswered goals in […] The post Scouting Notes: Streaking Jets kick clear of Chargers appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 AFLW U18s Player Focus: Matilda Lange (Allies)
THE Allies kicked away at the end to run over the top of Vic Country by 18 points in wet conditions at Blacktown International Sportspark, and one player was almost entirely responsible for how they did it. Matilda Lange was the undisputed best on ground, racking up 28 disposals at 82.3 per cent kicking efficiency. […] The post 2026 AFLW U18s Player Focus: Matilda Lange (Allies) appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Around the Country: QAFLW flag fancies produce dominant wins
THE QAFL Women’s competition saw the ladder shake up once again in Round 9, with Coorparoo claiming outright top spot after a gritty win over Aspley. Meanwhile, Southport and Bond University flexed their muscles with massive victories to stay right on the leaders’ heels, and Morningside enjoyed a dominant outing to solidify their top-five status. […] The post Around the Country: QAFLW flag fancies produce dominant wins appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Around the Country: Thrillers and thrashings mark AFL Sydney Round 9
AFL SYDNEY Women’s Premier Division delivered a mix of thrillingly close encounters and dominant displays in Round 9. The ladder leaders continued to flex their muscles, while an absolute nail-biter at Gipps Road Oval saw the East Coast Eagles snatch a one-point victory over the Parramatta Goannas to keep their slim finals hopes alive. AFL […] The post Around the Country: Thrillers and thrashings mark AFL Sydney Round 9 appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 Talent League Girls Player Focus: Alira Barnard-Rossely (Eastern Ranges)
EASTERN Ranges secured a 19-point victory over the Sandringham Dragons in Round 11 of the Talent League Girls, running out 6.13 (49) to 4.6 (30) winners. While the Ranges were impressive across the board, it was the relentless accumulation and driving play of bottom-ager Alira Barnard-Rossely that stood out above all else. The dynamic 167cm […] The post 2026 Talent League Girls Player Focus: Alira Barnard-Rossely (Eastern Ranges) appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: 2026 AFLW U18s – Vic Metro vs. Queensland
VIC METRO’s five goals to nil first half against Queensland was ultimately the difference in the game, with four of those majors coming in the opening term setting up the side for a fantastic start to the 2026 AFLW Under 18 Championships. Metro came away with the 10.9 (69) to 5.3 (33) win at GMHBA […] The post Scouting Notes: 2026 AFLW U18s – Vic Metro vs. Queensland appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: Ranges run riot to sink Sandringham
EASTERN Ranges have made amends for their Round 1 Grand Final rematch loss, defeating Sandringham Dragons by 66 points in their Round 13 clash on Saturday. The Ranges burst out of the blocks with six goals to one in the opening term and consolidated in the second half to take home a comfortably victory. In […] The post Scouting Notes: Ranges run riot to sink Sandringham appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: Knights kick away from Cannons
NORTHERN Knights chalked up their ninth consecutive win of the Talent League season, outlasting Calder to salute by 35 points in Craigieburn on Saturday. Several of the Knights’ Vic Metro squad members were out to impress on the eve of their representative campaign, while an Essendon Next-Generation Academy (NGA) member made his long-awaited return from […] The post Scouting Notes: Knights kick away from Cannons appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 Talent League Girls R11 notes: Eastern Ranges vs. Sandringham Dragons
EASTERN Ranges overcame blustery conditions and a host of first-choice players out to defeat Sandringham Dragons by 19 points, 6.13 (49) to 4.6 (30) at the Kennedy Community Centre for Round 11 of the Talent League Girls competition. With Vic Metro kicking off its campaign over the weekend, both sides were without a number of […] The post 2026 Talent League Girls R11 notes: Eastern Ranges vs. Sandringham Dragons appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
