Cats salute to gain “important” four points
GEELONG was able to edge to within four points and percentage of the top eight after a hard-fought victory over GWS Giants to keep its finals hopes alive. Boasting a 30 per cent advantage on fellow four-win side Fremantle, Geelong can make the top eight if the Cats win the remaining three games, and possibly […] The post Cats salute to gain “important” four points appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Breakers, Wildcats claim impressive Round 4 wins
BOTH the New Zealand Breakers and the Perth Wildcats claimed impressive wins in the fourth round of the 2025/26 season of the National Basketball League (NBL), although the margins ended up being significantly different. New Zealand Breakers (117) def. Illawarra Hawks (88) The new Ignite Cup kicked off on Wednesday, with the Illawarra Hawks making […] The post Breakers, Wildcats claim impressive Round 4 wins appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
RECAP | Coaches Chat: AFLW Round 9
A DROUGHT-breaking win, some big upsets and business as usual for others across Round 9. Here’s what the 18 AFLW coaches had to say after their respective matches. The post RECAP | Coaches Chat: AFLW Round 9 appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Roos derail Tiger train after early challenge
NOT MANY would have tipped 17th placed Richmond to be within 17 points at the final change against a rampant North Melbourne side, but in the end, the ladder-leading Roos were simply too good notching up their 21st consecutive victory in the AFL Women’s competition. The Kangaroos are often thrown a challenge early, and North […] The post Roos derail Tiger train after early challenge appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2025 AFLW Draft Q&A: Charlotte Gilmore
PRODUCING a breakout top-age season, Dandenong Stingrays’ Charlotte Gilmore got better and better as the season progressed. The hard-running wing earned a call-up to the Vic Country squad off the back of some terrific early Coates Talent League Girls form, and finished the year with a State Draft Combine invite. We spoke to Gilmore about […] The post 2025 AFLW Draft Q&A: Charlotte Gilmore appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Noi nails four triples in productive performance
ONE OF the most anticipated matchups of the 2025/26 National Basketball League (NBL) fixture took place over the weekend, and in a game that had plenty of build up, it was the Sydney Kings who got the job done over the Adelaide 36ers, with Kouat Noi providing a spark off the bench. The match was […] The post Noi nails four triples in productive performance appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Lions wear down Power in hard-fought win
BRISBANE absorbed the early heat, wrestled control of the contest then put the foot down in a clinical performance from the reigning back-to-back grand finalists against a young Port Adelaide side at Brighton Homes Arena. The Lions trailed by four points at quarter time, but got on top kicking eight goals to two in the […] The post Lions wear down Power in hard-fought win appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Wildcats win in Cairns in back and forth encounter
KICKING off the weekend’s action in the 2025/26 season of the National Basketball League (NBL) was a win to the Perth Wildcats over the Cairns Taipans at Cairns Entertainment Centre on Friday night, with the visitors claiming a three-point triumph. The Wildcats came into the clash having affirmed themselves as a genuine threat to the […] The post Wildcats win in Cairns in back and forth encounter appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
“Committed and clean” Crows clip Eagles wings
AN IMPRESSIVE Adelaide bounced back from a shock loss to the previously winless Richmond last week to knock off fellow finals hopeful West Coast by 17 points on the weekend. The Crows took control for the most part to lead by 36 points midway through the last term before the Eagle booted three late majors […] The post “Committed and clean” Crows clip Eagles wings appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Dockers plan for Demon downfall pays off
A WELL-executed plan to overthrow the second placed Demons came to fruition over the weekend when Fremantle picked up its fourth win for the season and kept its finals hopes alive. Four points – and considerable percentage outside the eight – the purple army may not be done for just yet, after producing a remarkable […] The post Dockers plan for Demon downfall pays off appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
