2025 AFLW Draft Q&A: Matilda Argus
A LIFELONG footballer and mad Bulldogs fan, Matilda Argus is coming off an impressive 27-disposal performance in the Dandenong Stingrays’ loss to Tasmania Devils. Argus has footballing talent running through her blood with father Daryl actually listed with the Western Bulldogs for the 1991 season, but due to injuries could not crack in for a […] The post 2025 AFLW Draft Q&A: Matilda Argus appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2025 AFL U18s | Squad preview: Western Australia
WESTERN Australia boasts a quality starting midfield and plenty of flair in its forwardline heading into the Under 18 National Championships. Despite a few key injuries, the Black Swans will be keen to built off a 2024 campaign which proved many doubters wrong despite the 1-3 overall record. > > FULL SQUAD: 2025 Western Australia Under […] The post 2025 AFL U18s | Squad preview: Western Australia appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Compare the Pair: Imogen Trengove vs Lucy Waye
WHEN it comes to a combination of work rate and athleticism, two names that jump off the page in the 2025 AFL Women’s Draft are Imogen Trengove and Lucy Waye. The South Australian pair are opponents at SANFL Women’s level, but will become teammates at the national championships. While bearing a lot of similarities, they […] The post Compare the Pair: Imogen Trengove vs Lucy Waye appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2025 AFL U18s | Squad preview: Vic Country
VIC COUNTRY faces a tall order in replicating last year’s run to a title decider, but will be armed with a pick one contender and some serious class around the square. The Big V’s versatile smalls and dynamic marking forwards will be among the big watches throughout their National Championships campaign. > > FULL SQUAD: 2025 […] The post 2025 AFL U18s | Squad preview: Vic Country appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Carlton father-sons surge up RMC Medal standings
THE NAVY blue lining on a clouded season at Carlton has been the emergence of two promising father-sons prospects. Tall defender Harry Dean (Peter, 2025 draft) and midfielder Cody Walker (Andrew, 2026) have been in tremendous form of late, and are soon to link up at the National Championships. > > SCROLL for the Round 9 […] The post Carlton father-sons surge up RMC Medal standings appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
PROFILED | 2025 National Academy vs. All Stars additions
A DOZEN fresh faces will step out for the All Stars side against the National Academy on Sunday – as well as a talented sister-of for the Australian Under 18s – with many rewarded for outstanding form this season. WE profile each of those players who come in for game two and what they offer […] The post PROFILED | 2025 National Academy vs. All Stars additions appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2025 RMC MEDAL | Future shines in Round 8
A NUMBER of future AFLW Draft prospects put forward their cases for state representation at the national championships through Round 8 of the Coates Talent League Girls competition. Top-end talents Brylee Anderson (Eastern Ranges, 2026 AFLW Draft) and Matilda Lange (Tasmania Devils, 2027 AFLW Draft) both pulled off five-vote performances for the Rookie Me Central […] The post 2025 RMC MEDAL | Future shines in Round 8 appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2025 SANFLW Player Focus: Georgie Fielder
BOTTOM-ager Georgie Fielder draws comparisons to past Glenelg star Piper Window with the role, hairstyle and similar characteristics, but is quickly forging her own story with the Bays through the SANFL Women’s season. Fielder played five games last season for the Bays coming out of a successful Under 16s campaign where she starred for the […] The post 2025 SANFLW Player Focus: Georgie Fielder appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
AFLW Academy faces stacked All Stars side
A WOUNDED National Academy side missing a host of young stars will take on a stacked All Stars side at Whitten Oval on Sunday as a glimpse into the future for the national championships. The National Academy easily won the corresponding fixture back in April at RSEA Park, but will miss a handful more players […] The post AFLW Academy faces stacked All Stars side appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
State Academy notes: 2025 SANFLW – Round 10
A COUPLE of role changes due to some big outs from respective sides saw plenty of change amongst the South Australian State Academy members. We took note of how each of them performed, with a debutant, some returning faces and huge numbers for others. > > ROUND 10: Match of the Round | Recap | Team […] The post State Academy notes: 2025 SANFLW – Round 10 appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
