EVERY PICK: 2025 AFL National & Rookie Drafts
A TOTAL of 72 new players will enter the AFL next season as the 2025 National and Rookie Drafts were completed over the last few days. Following 58 first-time draftees across Wednesday and Thursday’s National draft, an additional 14 were taken yesterday. Here is the complete list. 2025 NATIONAL AFL DRAFT ROUND 1 Pick 1: […] The post EVERY PICK: 2025 AFL National & Rookie Drafts appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Rematch of decider set to see sparks fly
A BLOCKBUSTER clash in Round 10 of the National Basketball League (NBL) fixture is set to take place tonight, with a rematch of last season’s Championship Series between the Illawarra Hawks and Melbourne United. Friday night’s clash at WIN Entertainment Centre will be the first time the two teams match up since a fiery encounter […] The post Rematch of decider set to see sparks fly appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
2025 AFLW Finals preview: Brisbane vs. Carlton
BRISBANE is on the verge of yet another grand final appearance having featured in the past three deciders – and six of the eight in total – and standing in the Lions’ way is a plucky Carlton side that has shot into the finals series and is now just one win away from reaching the […] The post 2025 AFLW Finals preview: Brisbane vs. Carlton appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
EVERY PICK | 2025 AFL Rookie Draft
THE 2025 AFL Rookie Draft has rounded out this year’s three-day long intake, with a further six fresh faces earning chances at the elite level. After a record low of 58 new players were selection in the National Draft, nine players were re-rookied today while 14 passes were made. > > EVERY PICK: 2025 National AFL […] The post EVERY PICK | 2025 AFL Rookie Draft appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2025 AFLW Finals preview: North Melbourne vs. Melbourne
ARGUABLY the game of the year takes place tomorrow afternoon at Ikon Park when North Melbourne takes on Melbourne in a first-against-second preliminary final. Though touted to meet in the grand final, a qualifying loss to the Lions meant the Dees faced the Roos a week early, and a spot in the grand final is […] The post 2025 AFLW Finals preview: North Melbourne vs. Melbourne appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Looking for a lifeline: 2025 Rookie Draft prospects
WHILE 58 fresh faces found a home across two nights during the National AFL Draft, many more are still looking for their opportunity at the elite level. They won’t have to wait long for a potential chance, with this afternoon’s Rookie Draft offering a lifeline for those who slipped through the cracks. > > NATIONAL DRAFT: […] The post Looking for a lifeline: 2025 Rookie Draft prospects appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Phoenix power past Bullets with big win
IT WAS an impressive blowout victory in the National Basketball League (NBL) on Thursday night, as the SEM Phoenix handed Brisbane Bullets a 27-point loss when the two sides went head to head at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre. The Phoenix came into the clash heavily favoured to get the job done against an undermanned Bullets […] The post Phoenix power past Bullets with big win appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
AFL DRAFT | 2025 Night Two fallout
AFTER a whirlwind opening round on Wednesday evening, the 2025 National AFL Draft concluded with an additional 45 selections made on night two. Among them were 43 fresh faces, a quartet of mature-agers, and plenty more surprises throughout the order with many highly regarded talents left overlooked. > > EVERY PICK: 2025 National AFL Draft > > NIGHT […] The post AFL DRAFT | 2025 Night Two fallout appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
YOUR CLUB’S PICKS | Night two draft order
AFTER 25 players had their AFL Draft dreams realised on night one, many more are expected to do the same tonight. North Melbourne holds the keys to the opening pick of round two, while the likes of Collingwood, Port Adelaide, and St Kilda are poised to make their opening selections. > > NIGHT ONE: Every pick […] The post YOUR CLUB’S PICKS | Night two draft order appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
What they said | 2025 AFL Draft: Night 1
NIGHT one of the 2025 AFL Draft threw up plenty of surprises, and that wasn’t lost on the latest batch of draftees. Several of the attending players were put to the media mere moments after having their names called out, and we’ve compiled quotes from each press conference. > > NIGHT ONE: Every pick | All […] The post What they said | 2025 AFL Draft: Night 1 appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
