PREVIEW | 2024 Coates Talent League: Geelong Falcons
GEELONG Falcons battled to a preliminary final last year, and promise to be just as competitive in the upcoming Coates Talent League season. We spoke to head coach Paul Corrigan about the Falcons’ preseason, top prospects, and the campaign ahead. PRESEASON “We’ve been pretty happy with our off-season. We did about four or five weeks […] The post PREVIEW | 2024 Coates Talent League: Geelong Falcons appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
SANFLW Player Focus: Violet Patterson (Glenelg)
THERE is something black and white about the way Glenelg winger Violet Patterson plays, and it is not just her affiliation to Collingwood. Her father Stephen played 96 games and kicked 88 goals for the Magpies between 1995-2000, with the top-age Patterson an eligible father-daughter prospect. Though Patterson might not be the biggest or strongest […] The post SANFLW Player Focus: Violet Patterson (Glenelg) appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
PREVIEW | 2024 Coates Talent League: Eastern Ranges
EASTERN Ranges made a remarkable run to last year’s Coates Talent League Grand Final, and promise plenty more on the eve of season 2024. With a pair of National Academy stars to jot down, we chatted to Talent Lead Danny Ryan about the Ranges’ prospects and year ahead. PRESEASON “We’ve got a few long-term injuries, […] The post PREVIEW | 2024 Coates Talent League: Eastern Ranges appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Q&A: Coby Morgan (Norwood)
EXPLOSIVE Norwood winger Coby Morgan is relatively new to Australian rules football, but she has come a long way in a short space of time. Already representing South Australia as a bottom-ager, Morgan has developed her wing craft this year under new Redlegs coach Brad Ferrall, while still maintaining close ties with former Norwood coach […] The post Q&A: Coby Morgan (Norwood) appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Coaching drummer set to become Demon conductor in 2024
THE Casey Demons are one of a number of VFLW sides with a new coach at the helm this season, with Melbourne AFLW assistant Matt Brewer stepping up into the role. However, it was initially not a role he was going to go for. “This is something I probably wasn’t aspiring to be,” he said […] The post Coaching drummer set to become Demon conductor in 2024 appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
PREVIEW | 2024 Coates Talent League: Dandenong Stingrays
DANDENONG Stingrays coach Nick Cox is excited by his squad’s potential to produce players who “fit the bill” this year, on top of four outstanding Vic Country talent hub members. The Rays begin their Coates Talent League campaign on Sunday, but before then, see what the head coach had to say about their season ahead. […] The post PREVIEW | 2024 Coates Talent League: Dandenong Stingrays appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
WAFLW R3 wrap: Swans survive Royal scare
INACCURACY cost East Perth from potentially picking up its first ever WAFL Women’s victory, but the Royals provided Swan Districts with an almighty scare at Blue Steel Oval. In a scrappy affair in Bassendean, the black and whites overcame a determined East Perth outfit to post a 7.4 (46) to 3.9 (27) victory. The opening […] The post WAFLW R3 wrap: Swans survive Royal scare appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Foxwell ferociously attacking development
HAVING produced impactful performances at state level for Victoria and competing in the Big V competition, Joel Foxwell is grateful for the people who have helped take his game to another level. Starting out in basketball at the age of four, Foxwell says growing up around the sport first sparked his passion. “I first started […] The post Foxwell ferociously attacking development appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Queen Ants solidify dynasty with third flag
A THIRD flag in four seasons officially meant PINT has achieved a dynasty in the NTFL Women’s Premier League competition, defeating St Mary’s in a nail-biting five-point win on Saturday evening. It was fitting that leading goalkicker Steph Lawrence converted the match-winner as the top side all year came out on top over the rugged […] The post Queen Ants solidify dynasty with third flag appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Alcaraz triumphs to Indian Wells title
A DAY after retaining the world number two spot and ending the 19-match unbeaten run from Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz added another ATP 1000 trophy to his cabinet by taking out the Indian Wells title in emphatic style. The Spaniard came back from an early break against world number four Daniil Medvedev, and then battled […] The post Alcaraz triumphs to Indian Wells title appeared first on Tennis Rookie Me Central.