Preseason Q&A: Harley Barker (Sturt)
STURT prospect Harley Barker shapes as one of South Australia’s top talents in 2025. The flying wingman is a run-and-gun type who enjoys carrying the ball on the outside. Barker debuted in South Australia’s Under 18 side as a bottom-ager and is part of this year’s AFL Academy. We spoke to the Mount Barker product […] The post Preseason Q&A: Harley Barker (Sturt) appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Team-oriented Wolmarans focused on leadership
DESPITE having an incredible bottom-age season both for Subiaco and Western Australia, key forward/ruck Olivia Wolmarans is all about the team focus. The top-age prospect is a member of the National Academy, having earned best afield honours in the Under 17 Futures game, kicked the most goals for her state at the national carnival, and […] The post Team-oriented Wolmarans focused on leadership appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
South Australia exacts revenge on NSW in return fixture
SOUTH Australian acting captain Bridget Patterson‘s match-winning knock was the centrepiece of a close win against New South Wales at Cricket Central in Sydney. She hit nine fours in her 90 runs, scored off 105 balls to help her side chase down the total of 9-241 set by their opposition. They won the contest with […]
Perth clashes with Phoenix in first final
FINALS have arrived in NBL25 and they kick off on Tuesday night with the Perth Wildcats hosting the SEM Phoenix. Perth finished the season in third place, one win off of Melbourne United in second. The Wildcats finished the season winning 12 of their last 16 games after sitting eighth five rounds in. South East […] The post Perth clashes with Phoenix in first final appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
SANFLW 15 to Watch in 2025: #15 Steph Tredwell
AN INTERRUPTED bottom-age campaign did not impact Steph Tredwell‘s determination to reach the top level, as she kicks off our 15 SANFL Women’s top-agers to watch in 2025. The talented raw defender sat out the 2024 season after suffering osteitis pubis, though is ready and raring to go having overcome that and has her sights […] The post SANFLW 15 to Watch in 2025: #15 Steph Tredwell appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2025 AFL Draft | Race to #1: Noah Chamberlain
WHILE in some years the leading AFL Draft prospect is clear as day, much like in 2024 there is no real consensus regarding who the nation’s number one talent is for 2025. In the return of our Race to #1 series, we highlight at a half-dozen prospects who are in the frame for said honours. […] The post 2025 AFL Draft | Race to #1: Noah Chamberlain appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
AFLW Draft Q&A: Imogen Trengove
VERSATILE South Australian Imogen Trengove had an impressive SANFLW debut season last year after coming into the season with big wraps. The then bottom-ager had shone during the Interstate Carnival the year before, and looked natural in the State Academy’s internal trial in December of 2023. In 2024, Trengove was able to play across all […] The post AFLW Draft Q&A: Imogen Trengove appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Brancatisano boosts Flames into finals
A CAREER-BEST performance from Isabella Brancatisano has helped the Sydney Flames secure a spot in the finals after defeating the UC Capitals by 15 points in the penultimate round of the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL). Coming into the clash, the stakes were incredibly high for both sides. The Flames had the opportunity to cement […] The post Brancatisano boosts Flames into finals appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Around The Courts | NSL NXT Gen Round 1
A NEW era began in British netball with the Netball Super League (NSL) NXT Gen League kicking off over the weekend. The eight sides went head-to-head with a couple of one-goal thrillers among two big victories. ROUND 1 RESULTS Team Bath vs Nottingham Forest Team Bath picked up the first win of the weekend, after […] The post Around The Courts | NSL NXT Gen Round 1 appeared first on Netball Rookie Me Central.
Parks piles on pain for Shnaider in Doha
AMERICAN qualifier Alycia Parks caused a huge boilover against 11th seed Diana Shnaider to reach the second round of the 2025 Qatar Open overnight. The hard-hitting but often inconsistent Parks smashed her way to victory as one of three unseeded players to knock off seeded opponents. Parks won 6-4 7-6 in 95 minutes, blowing her […] The post Parks piles on pain for Shnaider in Doha appeared first on Tennis Rookie Me Central.
