2026 AFLW Under 18 Championships review: Vic Metro
VIC METRO arrived at the 2026 AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships chasing a third-straight title, and while two wins from the opening fortnight kept that dream alive, a costly loss to eventual champion South Australia proved the turning point. The Vics finished 2-2 and third overall, with defender Alli Allen collecting her side’s MVP award […] The post 2026 AFLW Under 18 Championships review: Vic Metro appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 Talent League Girls R16 notes: Bendigo Pioneers vs. Geelong Falcons
GEELONG Falcons won the battle between two of the single win sides over the weekend, defeating Bendigo Pioneers by 54 points in a comprehensive performance at Queen Elizabeth Oval. Despite missing Vic Country MVP Ava Bilyk and National Academy member Greea McKeegan, the Falcons piled on seven goals to two in the first half and […] The post 2026 Talent League Girls R16 notes: Bendigo Pioneers vs. Geelong Falcons appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 TLG Player Focus: Lacey Nihill (Bendigo Pioneers)
BENDIGO Pioneers utility and top-age draft prospect Lacey Nihill continued to show her worth as a prolific ball-winner in Round 16 of the Talent League Girls. Despite the Pioneers suffering a heavy 11.11 (77) to 3.5 (23) defeat at the hands of the Geelong Falcons, Nihill was a standout performer in the midfield, fighting hard […] The post 2026 TLG Player Focus: Lacey Nihill (Bendigo Pioneers) appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
RECAP | 2026 AFL Under 18 National Championships
THE 2026 AFL Under 18 National Championships came to a close on Sunday, as Vic Metro completed an undefeated campaign to be crowned champions. Every other team bagged at least one win in a relatively even competition. We recap how it all unfolded across the 10 fixtures, with the Larke Medal and All-Australian team to […] The post RECAP | 2026 AFL Under 18 National Championships appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: Dragons’ late surge downs Devils
SANDRINGHAM Dragons have kicked away to a 41-point victory over Tasmania in their standalone Round 19 fixture on Sunday. The visitors were potent throughout the day and kicked nine goals to two at one end of North Hobart Oval to run out with a comfortable, albeit slightly flattering, winning margin. The Devils regained several of […] The post Scouting Notes: Dragons’ late surge downs Devils appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Around the Country: Southport strengthens grip on top spot as finals race tightens
THE QAFL Women’s competition saw some crucial matchups in Round 13, with Southport extending its lead at the top of the ladder with a dominant win over Bond University. Elsewhere, Aspley kept its finals hopes alive with an important victory over Morningside, while Wilston Grange, Coorparoo, and Broadbeach all secured important wins. Morningside 3.6 (24) […] The post Around the Country: Southport strengthens grip on top spot as finals race tightens appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
VFLW R10 wrap: Falcons edge out Zebras as Kangaroos continue dominant run
DAREBIN Falcons secured a thrilling four-point victory over the Sandringham Zebras in a tense battle to headline Round 10 of the VFL Women’s competition. Elsewhere, North Melbourne Werribee extended its undefeated streak, Collingwood made a massive statement against Box Hill, and Williamstown and Port Melbourne claimed important wins. Sandringham Zebras 5.3 (33) def. by Darebin […] The post VFLW R10 wrap: Falcons edge out Zebras as Kangaroos continue dominant run appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Around the Country: Wolves maintain top spot as Parramatta exorcises Demons
THE AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division returned for Round 13 with some massive results across the board. Manly Warringah Wolves maintained their grip on top spot, Sydney University and North Shore Bombers secured crucial wins to stay in the hunt, and Parramatta Goannas delivered a ruthless performance to boost their percentage. St George Dragons had […] The post Around the Country: Wolves maintain top spot as Parramatta exorcises Demons appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 AFLW Under 18 Championships review: Queensland
QUEENSLAND’S 2026 AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships campaign will be remembered for the one that got away, a heartbreaking two-point loss to the Allies in Round 4 costing the Maroons a shot at the title decider. The 1-3 finish belied a genuinely competitive carnival, with midfielder Molly Ferguson underlining her status as one of the […] The post 2026 AFLW Under 18 Championships review: Queensland appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 WAFLW Round 16 wrap: Lions complete stunning comeback to sink Tigers
A REMARKABLE final quarter saw Subiaco pull off a stunning one-point victory over Claremont in a thrilling Round 16 WAFLW clash, with the Lions overturning a 21-point third-quarter deficit to secure a crucial 5.2 (32) to 4.7 (31) win at Sullivan Logistics Stadium. The Lions found themselves trailing for much of the afternoon, as Claremont […] The post 2026 WAFLW Round 16 wrap: Lions complete stunning comeback to sink Tigers appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: 2026 AFL U18s – Vic Country vs. Vic Metro
VIC METRO has completed an undefeated Under 18 National Championships campaign after thumping rivals Vic Country by 92 points at Mars Stadium on Sunday. The newly crowned champions piled on the first 11 goals of the game, setting up their comfortable victory with 13 to one in the opening half. A 35-22 clearance trouncing helped […] The post Scouting Notes: 2026 AFL U18s – Vic Country vs. Vic Metro appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
RECAP | 2026 AFL Under 16 National Championships
THE 2026 Under 16 National Championships came to a close last week, with the final two rounds playing out across a five-day carnival on the Gold Coast. Western Australia and the Giants Academy were crowned champions of Pools A and B respectively after undefeated campaigns. We recap how it all unfolded. > > Remember the Names: […] The post RECAP | 2026 AFL Under 16 National Championships appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
