2026 SANFLW team preview: West Adelaide
WEST Adelaide is another side with a SANFLW head coaching change in 2026 with Shane Pill taking over the reigns from Bruce Dawes. The Bloods are coming off another frustrating season where they missed out on finals, and will be hoping to make the leap into the top four this year. LAST SEASON West Adelaide […] The post 2026 SANFLW team preview: West Adelaide appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes 2026 SANFL U16 Showcase Game
ADELAIDE has claimed a dramatic golden point win over Port Adelaide in Friday night’s SANFL Under 16 Showcase Game at Woodville Oval. Crows forward Nate McCleary first levelled the scores with a last minute behind, before his wide set shot after regulation time finally brought about the full time siren. Port Adelaide held ascendancy at […] The post Scouting Notes 2026 SANFL U16 Showcase Game appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 WAFLW Round 3 wrap: Demons, Bulldogs share points after thrilling draw
IN A FINISH unlikely to be topped for some time, an Amy Trindade goal with the final kick of the game ensured Perth secured half the points against a stunned South Fremantle outfit on the weekend. The Bulldogs had kicked a goal with two minutes on the clock and had several chances to kill time […] The post 2026 WAFLW Round 3 wrap: Demons, Bulldogs share points after thrilling draw appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: 2026 AFL Academy vs. North Melbourne VFL
GEELONG Falcons midfielder Noah Williams was named best on ground as the AFL Academy was soundly beaten in the first of its two showcase games for 2026. The Under 18 outfit went down by 71 points to a clinical North Melbourne VFL side at Arden Street Oval on Sunday. The Roos stormed out of the […] The post Scouting Notes: 2026 AFL Academy vs. North Melbourne VFL appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
SANFLW edge out VFLW in two-point battle
AFTER going down to the Vics a year earlier, South Australia’s top female talent has triumphed in a two-point nail-biter in 2026. The SANFLW ground past the VFLW 3.4 (22) to 2.8 (20), making more of their seven scoring shots compared to their opponents 10 in victory at Stratarama Stadium. The game was part of […] The post SANFLW edge out VFLW in two-point battle appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: 2026 AFLW U16s – Swans Academy vs. Northern Territory
SYDNEY Swans Academy won a low-scoring tussle with Northern Territory to bounce back from a loss to Brisbane Lions Academy on Thursday and finish the 2026 AFLW Under 16 Championships on a high. The Swans booted two last quarter goals to come away with the win in the nick of time, defeating the Territory, 3.4 […] The post Scouting Notes: 2026 AFLW U16s – Swans Academy vs. Northern Territory appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 SANFLW team preview: Sturt
LIKE half the competition, Sturt heads into 2026 with a new coach at the helm, after former AFLW player Ange Foley took over from Michael O’Connor in the off-season. The Double Blues did well to secure a finals spot and then knock off North Adelaide, but are looking to make the next step after narrowly […] The post 2026 SANFLW team preview: Sturt appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: 2026 AFLW U16s – Giants Academy vs. Tasmania
GWS GIANTS Academy finished the 2026 AFLW Under 16 Championships undefeated after accounting for Tasmania at Blacktown yesterday. The girls from the Apple Isle were hungry for a better performance after being thrashed by Gold Coast Suns Academy on Thursday, at the same venue, and responded with the only two goals of the first term. […] The post Scouting Notes: 2026 AFLW U16s – Giants Academy vs. Tasmania appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Demi Holloway
CENTRAL District top-ager Demi Holloway is hoping for a consistent season at League level after beginning to build the foundation blocks at the Bulldogs last year. The youngster made her debut in 2025, and after impressing through the AAMI Talent League to start this year, has her sights set on a senior place. We spoke […] The post 2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Demi Holloway appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
WAFL Colts Player Focus: Finlay Yeo (East Fremantle)
FREMANTLE is seldom short of Next Generation Academy (NGA) talent, and Finlay Yeo is pushing to be next on the production line. The East Fremantle forward is a renowned highlight machine, known for his ability to take a hanger or kick miraculous goals. On Thursday, he helped the Sharks open their WAFL Colts campaign with […] The post WAFL Colts Player Focus: Finlay Yeo (East Fremantle) appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
