Final Siren Podcast
By Rookie Me Central
Final Siren Podcast Oct 03, 2019
Final Siren Podcast Episode 169: CTL Round 6 wrap, SANFL/WAFL updates
Join Final Siren host and Rookie Me Central Chief Editor Peter Williams and AFL Draft Editor Michael Alvaro for the return for another episode on all things boys pathway football.
The episode includes:
- Coates Talent League Boys Round 6 recap
- SANFL Under 18s standouts
- Impressive WAFLW Colts players
- What's coming up the next month?
All that and more on the Final Siren Podcast.
Final Siren Podcast Episode 168: AFL Academy clash, Vic U16/18 trials
Join Final Siren host and Rookie Me Central Chief Editor Peter Williams and AFL Draft Editor Michael Alvaro for the return for another episode on all things boys pathway football.
The episode includes:
- AFL Academy match recap vs Coburg
- Victorian U18s and U16 clashes
- Standouts early in the year
- Upcoming trials
All that and more on the Final Siren Podcast.
Final Siren Podcast Episode 167: Talent League returns, draft prospects shine in SANFL
Join Final Siren host and Rookie Me Central Chief Editor Peter Williams and AFL Draft Editor Michael Alvaro for the return of the show for 2024 following Round 1 of the Talent League Boys competition.
The episode includes:
- Talent League Boys Round 1 wrap
- The battle of the five AFL Academy members
- Is there a new Pick 1 contender?
- The Ashcroft-Hollow battle
- GWV Rebels' injury issues
- Father-sons shine in SANFL Under 18s
- Which other AFL Draft prospects are set to debut this weekend?
All that and more on the Final Siren Podcast.
Final Siren Podcast Episode 166: Talent League Grand Finals (Game Sense Crossover)
Join Final Siren host and Rookie Me Central Chief Editor Peter Williams and AFL Draft Editor Michael Alvaro in a special crossover edition with the Final Siren Podcast that focuses purely on the two Talent League Grand Finals.
We take a dive into the four teams, list some of the key players, team strengths and predict how the matches might pan out.
Final Siren Podcast Episode 165: Positional Mini-Draft - Forwards
The Final Siren Podcast returns for another week and host and Rookie Me Central Chief Editor Peter Williams and AFL Draft Editor Michael Alvaro are back with all the latest news in the underage space.
Highlights of the episode include:
- Positional Mini-Draft where each person picks a forwardline from this year's AFL Draft crop
Final Siren Podcast Episode 164: U17 Futures & 2023 Positional Mini-Draft
The Final Siren Podcast returns for another week and host and Rookie Me Central Chief Editor Peter Williams and AFL Draft Editor Michael Alvaro are back with all the latest news in the underage space.
Highlights of the episode include:
- U17 Futures double-header at Werribee
- Positional Mini-Draft where each person picks a player per position from this year's AFL Draft crop
Final Siren Podcast Episode 163: July Power Rankings & Draft Combine invites
The Final Siren Podcast returns for another week and host and Rookie Me Central Chief Editor Peter Williams and AFL Draft Editor Michael Alvaro are back with all the latest news in the underage space.
Highlights of the episode include:
- July Power Rankings review
- National and State Draft Combine discussion
- Key performers around the nation
Final Siren Podcast Episode 162: Larke Medal Mini-Draft
Tune in to Episode 162 of the Final Siren Podcast, as we draft five Larke Medal winners apiece in another special instalment of the show.
Final Siren Podcast Episode 161: #1 Picks Mini-Draft
Tune in to Episode 161 of the Final Siren Podcast, where we draft five number one picks apiece in a special instalment of the show.
Final Siren Podcast Episode 160: AFL U18s Championships recap
The Final Siren Podcast returns for another week and host and Rookie Me Central Chief Editor Peter Williams and AFL Draft Editor Michael Alvaro are back with all the latest news in the underage space.
Highlights of the episode include:
- AFL Under 18s Championships: Team-by-Team review
- All the MVPs and other standouts
- An early look ahead to Power Rankings
Final Siren Podcast Episode 159: AFL U18s & U16s recap
The Final Siren Podcast returns for another week and host and Rookie Me Central Chief Editor Peter Williams and AFL Draft Editor Michael Alvaro are back with all the latest news in the underage space.
Highlights of the episode include:
- AFL Under 18s Championships - South Australia defeated Vic Country
- AFL Under 16s Championships - Sydney Swans Academy defeated GWS GIANTS Academy
- State of play - who are the favourites for the under 18s title?
Final Siren Podcast Episode 158: AFL Under 18 Championships begin
The Final Siren Podcast returns for another week and host and Rookie Me Central Chief Editor Peter Williams and AFL Draft Editor Michael Alvaro are back with all the latest news in the underage space.
Highlights of the episode include:
- AFL Under 18s Championships
- How far can the Allies go?
- Rising AFL Draft Stocks
- Sandringham-Oakleigh King's Birthday clash
Final Siren Podcast Episode 157: Talent League return and State representative matches
The Final Siren Podcast returns for another week and host and Rookie Me Central Chief Editor Peter Williams and AFL Draft Editor Michael Alvaro are back with all the latest news in the underage space.
Highlights of the episode include:
- Coates Talent League returns
- SANFL U18s vs U20s trials
- State Game between WAFL and SANFL
- VFL highlights
Final Siren Podcast Episode 156: Representative action & Mid-season Draft chat
The Final Siren Podcast returns for another week and host and Rookie Me Central Chief Editor Peter Williams and AFL Draft Editor Michael Alvaro are back with all the latest news in the underage space.
Highlights of the episode include:
- AFL Academy vs Carlton VFL wrap
- Vic Country & Vic Metro trials standouts
- Mid-season Draft chances from the Young Guns guns
Final Siren Podcast Episode 155: Draft discussion & Power Rankings teaser
The Final Siren Podcast returns for 2023 and host and Rookie Me Central Chief Editor Peter Williams and AFL Draft Editor Michael Alvaro are back with all the latest news in the underage space.
Highlights of the episode include:
- Mid-Season Draft discussion
- Scouting notes explainer
- Power Rankings teaser with potential bolters & sliders
Final Siren Podcast Episode 154: Coates Talent League & SANFL R3 wraps & WAFL R1 wraps
The Final Siren Podcast returns for 2023 and host and Rookie Me Central Chief Editor Peter Williams and AFL Draft Editor Michael Alvaro are back with all the latest news in the underage space.
Highlights of the episode include:
- Round 3 results from the Talent League
- Top-age and bottom-age standouts from the weekend
- Run through of some of the eye-catching players in the SANFL Under 18s Round 3 & League eyecatchers
- WAFL Colts & League standouts
Final Siren Podcast Episode 153: Coates Talent League & SANFL wraps, WAFL Colts season preview
The Final Siren Podcast returns for 2023 and host and Rookie Me Central Chief Editor Peter Williams and AFL Draft Editor Michael Alvaro are back with all the latest news in the underage space.
Highlights of the episode include:
- Round 2 results from the Talent League
- Top-age and bottom-age standouts from the weekend
- Run through of some of the eye-catching players in the SANFL Under 18s Round 2
- WAFL Colts season preview
Final Siren Podcast Episode 152: Coates Talent League & SANFL R1 wrap
The Final Siren Podcast returns for 2023 and host and Rookie Me Central Chief Editor Peter Williams and AFL Draft Editor Michael Alvaro are back with all the latest news in the underage space.
Highlights of the opening episode include:
- Round 1 results from the Talent League
- Top-age and bottom-age standouts from the weekend
- Run through of some of the eye-catching players in the SANFL Under 18s opening round
Final Siren Podcast Episode 151: Coates Talent League preview
The Final Siren Podcast returns for 2023 and host and Rookie Me Central Chief Editor Peter Williams and AFL Draft Editor Michael Alvaro are back with all the latest news in the underage space.
Highlights of the opening episode include:
- Preseason updates across the Talent League
- Previews of each of the 13 full-time Talent League clubs
- Predictions for the 2023 season
Final Siren Podcast - Episode 150: Positional Analysis - Key Forwards
In the latest edition of the Final Siren Podcast, host and Rookie Me Central Chief Editor Peter Williams and AFL Draft Editor Michael Alvaro begin a series of Pocket Podcasts leading up to the draft, starting with Positional Analyses. Up first is the key forwards.
Final Siren Podcast - Episode 149: Power Rankings Q&A
In the latest edition of the Final Siren Podcast, host and Rookie Me Central Chief Editor Peter Williams and AFL Draft Editor Michael Alvaro discuss the fallout from the October Power Rankings and answer all your questions regarding the extended Top 40 rankings.
Final Siren Podcast - Episode 148: U18 Championships & U17 Futures
In the latest edition of the Final Siren Podcast, host and Rookie Me Central Chief Editor Peter Williams and AFL Draft Editor Michael Alvaro discuss all the key talking points in the world of underage footy. In particular the team analyses the AFL Under 18 Championships grand final between Vic Metro and Vic Country, as well as the Under 17 Futures match on AFL Grand Final Day.
Final Siren Podcast - Episode 147: Will Ashcroft and Harry Sheezel
Now on YouTube as well as all your favourite podcasting platforms, the Final Siren Podcast's latest episode features Rookie Me Central Chief Editor Peter Williams and AFL Draft Editor Michael Alvaro discussing the finals across the country. The team also chat to Sandringham Dragons duo Will Ashcroft and Harry Sheezel following their premiership over Sandringham Dragons.
Final Siren Podcast - Episode 146: Charlie Clarke and Kobe Shipp
Now on YouTube as well as all your favourite podcasting platforms, the Final Siren Podcast's latest episode features Rookie Me Central Chief Editor Peter Williams and AFL Draft Editor Michael Alvaro discussing the finals across the country. The team also chat to Sandringham Dragons' Charlie Clarke and Dandenong Stingrays' Kobe Shipp after their side's wins in the preliminary finals.
Jacob Konstanty & Aaron Cadman interviews | NAB League Elimination Finals
In the latest edition of the Final Siren Podcast, host and Rookie Me Central Chief Editor Peter Williams, and AFL Draft Editor Michael Alvaro recap the NAB League Elimination Finals for season 2022. The team also chats to RMC Medal winner Aaron Cadman after awarding the GWV Rebels forward his medal on the weekend, as well as Gippsland Power forward Jacob Konstanty after his side's thrilling win over Northern Knights.
Billy Kolyniuk & Danny O'Bree interviews | NAB League Wildcard Round / Finals preview
In the latest edition of the Final Siren Podcast, host and Rookie Me Central Chief Editor Peter Williams, and AFL Draft Editor Michael Alvaro recap the Wildcard Round of NAB League for season 2022, chat to Western Jets defender Billy Kolyniuk after his side's upset win over Geelong Falcons, and Bendigo Pioneers coach Danny O'Bree after his team produced one of the biggest upsets in NAB League history, toppling premiership favourites, Oakleigh Chargers.
Elijah Tsatas interview | NAB League Round 16 / Around the Nation news
In the latest edition of the Final Siren Podcast, host and Rookie Me Central Chief Editor Peter Williams, and AFL Draft Editor Michael Alvaro recap the final round of NAB League for season 2022, check out who's starring in various state leagues, and chat to Oakleigh Chargers gun and potential top five pick Elijah Tsatas after the Chargers' win over Sandringham Dragons.
South Australian Edition - Mattaes Phillipou Interview with Tom Wyman and Micah Hann
Rookie Me Central AFL Draft analysts Tom Wyman and Micah Hann take the reigns for a special South Australian themed podcast this week, chatting to Woodville-West Torrens Eagles midfielder/forward and potential Top 10 pick Mattaes Phillipou.
August 2022 Power Rankings Breakdown
In an epic return, The Final Siren Podcast is hosted by Rookie Me Central Chief Editor Peter Williams, as AFL Draft Editor Michael Alvaro shifts into the expert chair to discuss Rookie Me Central's June Power Rankings. Fielding a bunch of questions, including some from listeners on social media, there is plenty to dissect in the third list of 25 for 2022.
June 2022 Power Rankings Breakdown
In an epic return, The Final Siren Podcast is hosted by Declan Reeve this time around, as Michael Alvaro shifts into the expert chair to discuss Rookie Me Central's June Power Rankings. Fielding a bunch of questions, including some from listeners on social media, there is plenty to dissect in the maiden list of 25 for 2022.
South Australian Edition - Tom Scully Interview with Tom Wyman and Micah Hann
Rookie Me Central AFL Draft analysts Tom Wyman and Micah Hann take the reigns for a special South Australian themed podcast this week, chatting to West Adelaide tall forward Tom Scully.
2021 Rookie Me Central Phantom Draft
The 2021 AFL National Draft is closing in and the team at Rookie Me Central completed their Phantom Draft for another year. Host and Chief Editor Peter Williams was joined by AFL Draft Editor Michael Alvaro, and Draft Analysts, Declan Reeve, Micah Hann and Ed Pascoe, as the crew put their recruiters hats on to simulate the 2021 AFL Draft.
POCKET PODCAST | November Power Rankings discussion
In this week's Final Siren Pocket Podcast, host and Rookie Me Central Chief Editor Peter Williams, and AFL Draft Editor Michael Alvaro discuss the recent November Power Rankings which dropped on Monday night, where father-son and Academy bids might come in, and those on the cusp.
POCKET PODCAST | Representative action - Allies U19 & U17s clashes, SA Futures
In this week's Final Siren Pocket Podcast, host and Draft Central Chief Editor Peter Williams, and AFL Draft Editor Michael Alvaro recap the double-header between Queensland and Tasmania Under 19s and Under 17s, as well as the SA Futures Under 17s Game 1.
POCKET PODCAST | Western Australia vs. South Australia AFL U19s Champs Game 2 recap
In this week's Final Siren Pocket Podcast, host and Draft Central Chief Editor Peter Williams, and AFL Draft Editor Michael Alvaro recap Western Australia's nail-biting last-gasp win over South Australia, looking at all the key facets out of the match, and the players who stepped up in the absence of others.
POCKET PODCAST | Readymade draftees
In this week's Final Siren Pocket Podcast, host and Draft Central Chief Editor Peter Williams, and AFL Draft Editor Michael Alvaro discuss the draft prospects who are readymade and able to come in immediately to have an impact for their future sides.
POCKET PODCAST | KPP options
In this week's Final Siren Pocket Podcast, host and Draft Central Chief Editor Peter Williams, and AFL Draft Editor Michael Alvaro discuss the draft from a key position player perspective, breaking the prospects down from the elite young talents in the Top 10, to those later in the draft, and some late value and mature agers on offer.
POCKET PODCAST | The Midfielders Draft
In this week's Final Siren Pocket Podcast, host and Draft Central Chief Editor Peter Williams, and AFL Draft Editor Michael Alvaro discuss the draft from a midfielders perspective, with the 2021 edition often dubbed 'the midfielders draft'. But just which sorts of midfielders are available? The team breaks the players down into key areas.
POCKET PODCAST | September Power Rankings discussion
In this week's Final Siren Pocket Podcast, host and Draft Central Chief Editor Peter Williams, and AFL Draft Editor Michael Alvaro discuss the recent September Power Rankings which dropped on Monday night, from the inclusions, to those on the cusp, and answering your questions.
POCKET PODCAST | Western Australia vs. South Australia AFL U19s Champs recap
In this week's Final Siren Pocket Podcast, host and Draft Central Chief Editor Peter Williams, and AFL Draft Editor Michael Alvaro recap Western Australia's big win over South Australia, looking at all the key facets out of the match, and whose stocks rose from the clash.
POCKET PODCAST | Top 10 AFL Phantom Draft
In the first Draft Central Final Siren Pocket Podcast ahead of an early 2020 AFL Draft, host and Chief Editor Peter Williams, joined by Draft Editor Michael Alvaro and Draft Analyst Declan Reeve, run through a potential Top 10 of this year's draft, players in contention, and some of the names to expect early on in the draft.
Draft Central's 2021 August Power Rankings
In a special edition of the Final Siren podcast, Draft Central Chief Editor and renewed host Peter Williams chats with AFL Draft Editor Michael Alvaro about his August Power Rankings, identifying the key trends and answering questions from our Instagram page.
AFLW Draft Club-by-Club previews
In the Final Siren Podcast lead-up to the AFL Women's Draft tonight, Draft Central's Peter Williams, Michael Alvaro and Declan Reeve run through all 14 teams, some of the players they might read out on the night, and some key questions heading into the 2021 edition.
Draft Central's 2021 AFLW Phantom Draft
In what is always an incredibly tough exercise, Draft Central's Michael Alvaro, Peter Williams and Declan Reeve ran a AFLW Draft Phantom Draft "live" with 64 selections made and the 14 teams divided up amongst the three. A number of mature-age players were taken as well as young talent, but plenty of surprise selections along the way.
July 2021 Power Rankings Q&A
In the return of the final Final Siren podcast, guest host Declan Reeve poses your questions to Draft Central AFL Draft Editor Michael Alvaro, and Draft Analyst Ed Pascoe in relation to the latest Power Rankings edition.
NAB League Girls Round 9 review & Finals preview | AFLW U19s feature series begins
In our latest edition of the Final Siren Podcast for 2021, Draft Central host and AFL Draft editor Michael Alvaro and Chief Editor Peter Williams review the final round of the NAB League Girls, preview the upcoming finals series, and hear a short snippet from Peel Thunder's Courtney Rowley ahead of Draft Central's AFLW U19s feature series starting.
AFLW U19/17 Championships & NAB League Girls preview | Allies, South Australia & Western Australia reviews
In our tenth edition of the Final Siren Podcast for 2021, Draft Central host and AFL Draft editor Michael Alvaro and Chief Editor Peter Williams review the huge week at the AFL Women's Under 19 Championships as well as the second Under 17 Championships clash between Vic Country and Vic Metro, and preview the NAB League Girls final round.
Team-by-team reviews on:
- Allies
- South Australia
- Western Australia
AFLW U19/17 Championships & SANFLW wrap | State Leagues & Championships previews
In our tenth edition of the Final Siren Podcast for 2021, Draft Central host and AFL Draft editor Michael Alvaro and Chief Editor Peter Williams review the AFL Women's Under 19 and Under 17 Championships clash between Vic Country and Vic Metro, and previewing the upcoming matches, as well as recapping the SANFL Women's competition and previewing the state leagues.
NAB League Boys, SANFL and WAFL R1s - Daicos, Horne and Van Rooyen all stand out
In the return of the Final Siren boys' edition, host and Draft Central's AFL Draft editor Michael Alvaro, and Chief Editor Peter Williams look across the nation at some of the standout prospects from the opening weekend, with top talents Nick Daicos, Jason Horne and Jacob Van Rooyen featuring heavily.
AFLW U19 Championships & NAB League Girls wrap | Vic Country & Vic Metro previews
In our ninth edition of the Final Siren Podcast for 2021, Draft Central host and AFL Draft editor Michael Alvaro and Chief Editor Peter Williams review all the big NAB League Girls games, as well as have a major focus on the AFL Women's Under 19 Championships. We review South Australia's narrow win over Western Australia, and preview the two Victorian teams ahead of their huge clash tomorrow.