2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Lucy Farnsworth
ALREADY enjoying a strong start to her top-age season through the AAMI Talent League, South Australian ruck Lucy Farnsworth is looking to make improvements across her game. The strong tall is averaging 16.3 disposals, 23.3 hitouts, 6.0 tackles, 5.3 clearances and 4.0 inside 50s across the first three games of the Under 18 Girls competition […] The post 2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Lucy Farnsworth appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 WAFLW 15 to Watch: #9 India Bonadeo
ANOTHER season of WAFLW Women’s action is just around the corner, with the season kicking off on March 28. As we did with the SANFL Women’s competition, Rookie Me Central will count down 15 players to watch in the upcoming year, focusing on either top-age or bottom-age prospects to keep in mind. We continue our […] The post 2026 WAFLW 15 to Watch: #9 India Bonadeo appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: 2026 Summer Series – Giants Academy vs. Swans Academy
THE SYDNEY Swans Academy has secured a Summer Series sweep, improving to 3-0 after beating the Greater Western Sydney (GWS) Giants Academy by 70 points on Sunday. A five-goal to one opening quarter set the tone in what was a dominant victory at Blacktown International Sportspark. The Swans carried on from their fast start to […] The post Scouting Notes: 2026 Summer Series – Giants Academy vs. Swans Academy appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
SANFLW U18s Round 3: Bays breakthough after tough fortnight
GLENELG has snapped a winless start to the AAMI Talent League Under 18 Girls’ competition with a hard-fought 11-point win over North Adelaide for Round 3. It had been a rough first fortnight for the Bays, having scored a combined 0.2 (2) to 19.15 (129) in losses to Central District and Sturt, but showed they […] The post SANFLW U18s Round 3: Bays breakthough after tough fortnight appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Preseason Q&A: Harry Van Hattum (Northern Knights)
NORTHERN Knights ruck Harry Van Hattum not only owns one of the most eye-catching names in this year’s draft crop, but shapes as a potential pick one wildcard. The towering tall has grown to 205cm, which is bad news for the opposition as he looks to further impose his power on the Talent League. A […] The post Preseason Q&A: Harry Van Hattum (Northern Knights) appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2025/26 NBL Next Star season review – Malique Lewis
ALTHOUGH his campaign with the SEM Phoenix is still going strong, National Basketball League (NBL) Next Star Malique Lewis has been rock solid for his team in season number two for the developing wing. Lewis was reliable in his first season with the South East Melbourne Phoenix last season, and although he was not able […] The post 2025/26 NBL Next Star season review – Malique Lewis appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Swans salute in NSW/ACT U22 Summer Series
SYDNEY Swans Academy have won another NSW/ACT Under 22 Women’s Summer Series after defeating GWS Giants Academy by 45 points in a fitting conclusion to the round-robin series. Both Academies had comfortably beaten the Under 22 representative sides from AFL Sydney and AFL Canberra in the lead-up, with everything on the line in the final […] The post Swans salute in NSW/ACT U22 Summer Series appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 WAFLW 15 to Watch: #10 Marie Polimeno
ANOTHER season of WAFLW Women’s action is just around the corner, with the season kicking off on March 28. As we did with the SANFL Women’s competition, Rookie Me Central will count down 15 players to watch in the upcoming year, focusing on either top-age or bottom-age prospects to keep in mind. We continue our […] The post 2026 WAFLW 15 to Watch: #10 Marie Polimeno appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Win or go home as Sixers host Phoenix in decider
THE FIRST game three of the 2026 National Basketball League (NBL) postseason has arrived, with the Adelaide 36ers set to welcome the SEM Phoenix to the Adelaide Entertainment Centre tonight, with a spot in the Championship Series on the line. The Sixers and the Phoenix have engaged in an enthralling semi-final series over the past […] The post Win or go home as Sixers host Phoenix in decider appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Maddison Meagher
EXPLOSIVE winger Maddison Meagher is hard to miss on the field once she has the ball, with her ability to burn off opponents and breakdown opposition defensive zones a regular occurrence. The Northern Knights top-ager played a key role on the outside for her side last season, and also got a chance to shine at […] The post 2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Maddison Meagher appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Preseason Q&A: Noah Williams (Geelong Falcons)
GEELONG Falcons midfielder Noah Williams put his name in lights with a best on ground performance in last year’s National Futures game. The diminutive ball winner has cut his teeth in several roles but feels most at home on-ball, where he aims to replicate the ruthlessness of Luke Hodge and Joel Selwood. Williams spent a […] The post Preseason Q&A: Noah Williams (Geelong Falcons) appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Tayla Olivieri
WESTERN Jets ball magnet and reigning best and fairest winner Tayla Olivieri has come a long way since having to convince her sister and parents for her to play football. The small but tough onballer had a breakout 2025 season and is ready to go to another level in 2026 as she stands tall in […] The post 2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Tayla Olivieri appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
