Junior Roos Proudly Supported by The Werribee Football Club​

Players Aged 13-14 (birth years 2012-13 for 2026 players)

  • The Junior Roos is a fun and family friendly entry level program based in Werribee.
  • These sessions are proudly supported by the Werribee Football Club and are designed to help players of all levels build their skills through play-based activities.
  • Sessions are run in the January, April, July and September school holidays, with further details available following registration.

Rising Roos

Players Aged 14-16 (birth years 2012-13 for 2026 players)

  • The Rising Roos program is the next progression for the top Junior Roos prospects.
  • These athletes will participate in our program at the North Melbourne Football Club facility at Arden St, as well as hubs in Werribee and the northern corridor of Victoria.
  • Athletes selected for the Rising Roos will take part in a program designed to prepare players for talent pathways football. The Rising Roos program includes introduction to high performance football in an AFL environment.
  • Sessions are run in the January, April, July and September school holidays.
  • The Rising Roos will also participate in the AFL’s Next Generation Academy carnival, playing games as 'North Melbourne' against other AFL clubs in April. Additional training sessions to prepare players for the NGA carnival will commence in March.
  • Participation in the Rising Roos program is by invitation only.

Elite Roos

Athletes Aged 16-19 (birth years 2008-10 for 2026 players)

  • The Elite Roos program is a tailored initiative designed to support Next Generation Academy and Generational Roos players as they navigate their football journey through the Coates League talent pathways.
  • Involvement includes exclusive camps with AFL and AFLW programs during school holiday periods, with further opportunity for VFL and VFLW exposure throughout the year.
  • This program is designed to work alongside the elite talent pathways in Victoria and interstate.

Generational Roos

North Melbourne past players and their families

  • The Generational Roos is a program which focuses on connecting with North Melbourne’s past AFL and AFLW players and their children.
  • Generational Roos prospects will be invited to join age- and talent-specific programs when they have reached the age of eligibility.
  • Parents will continue to be a valued part of the club, supporting their children as they progress through the academy pathways, with additional opportunities for younger children to interact with the club through family days.
  • Generational Roos will also be invited to attend Father-Son Day (aged 10+) and Father-Daughter Day (all ages) each year.