Pies’ Patterson prepared for next level
ONE of only two father-daughter prospects in this year’s AFL Women’s Draft, Violet Patterson has gone about building a nice CV leading up to next Monday’s night of nights. Tied to Collingwood thanks to her father Stephen’s 96 games in the black and white, Patterson looms as a high upside prospect with a nice balance […] The post Pies’ Patterson prepared for next level appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Young Dog has her day as Pritchard wins top gong after breakthrough season
WITH the AFL Women’s season coming to a close, clubs are starting to award their club champions, recognising the stars of the season. In this new series from Rookie Me Central, we take a look at the seasons of each best and fairest winner and what led them to have such stellar seasons. In the […] The post Young Dog has her day as Pritchard wins top gong after breakthrough season appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Jasmine Garners yet another Club Champion Award
AS the AFL Women’s season starts to wind down, clubs are starting to award their club best and fairest awards, recognising the stars of the season. In this new series from Rookie Me Central, we take a look at the seasons of these club champions and what led them to have such stellar seasons. Next […] The post Jasmine Garners yet another Club Champion Award appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Conti debuts for Geelong as United strike Lightning
GEELONG United made it two from two against Adelaide Lightning in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) yesterday, with the league’s newest side overcoming the last placed South Australian team by 10 points. A big name making her debut in the match was talented guard Monique Conti now her AFLW commitments – including yet another […] The post Conti debuts for Geelong as United strike Lightning appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Q&A: Chloe Gaunt (Brisbane Lions Academy)
A LATE bloomer to the code as well as admittedly getting more serious about her fitness over the off-season, athletic key forward Chloe Gaunt received a AFLW National Draft Combine invite. Bursting with potential as a 182cm utility who can roll into the ruck, the raw key showed glimpses of what she is capable of […] The post Q&A: Chloe Gaunt (Brisbane Lions Academy) appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Regular rounds come to end, finals time on horizon
YESTERDAY was the final day of round robin matches at the Under 19 Female National Championships, with the placing and knockout matches kicking off today. NSW Metro vs NSW Country In the battle of the NSWs, it was Metro who emerged on top, winning by 35 runs. After Metro first made 6/26, Country only managed […]
Q&A: Emma Juneja (Swans Academy)
HARD-RUNNING wing Emma Juneja looms as Sydney Swans Academy’s top Academy draft prospect in the December 16 AFLW Draft, having pieced together a consistent top-age season. She played across multiple competitions for the Academy, Allies and Sydney University, as well as running out for the National Academy. We spoke to Juneja at the AFLW National […] The post Q&A: Emma Juneja (Swans Academy) appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
BBL|14 Season Preview: Perth Scorchers
THE 2024/25 Big Bash League (BBL) season is right around the corner, kicking off with a clash between the Perth Scorchers and Melbourne Stars on December 15. Another bumper schedule plays host to 40 matches followed by a finals series which will see the BBL|14 title awarded on January 27. With plenty of water passing […]
Flyers look to quell Lightning
SOUTHSIDE Flyers face a must-win contest against WNBL slow starters Adelaide Lightning in order to remain in contention with the top three sides. A victory in tonight’s clash against the Lightning will edge the Flyers back to an even 4-4 win-loss keel, while also handing their opponents a sixth loss in the 2024/25 season. The […] The post Flyers look to quell Lightning appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
BBL|14 Season Preview: Sydney Sixers
THE 2024/25 Big Bash League (BBL) season is right around the corner, kicking off with a clash between the Perth Scorchers and Melbourne Stars on December 15. Another bumper schedule plays host to 40 matches followed by a finals series which will see the BBL|14 title awarded on January 27. With plenty of water passing […]