Evans enjoys breakout year for Sharks
AS FAR as unique footballing journeys go, few players will have had quite the back story that Madison Evans can attest to growing up. Now an incredibly talented tall defender with plenty of upside, the East Fremantle WAFLW best and fairest runner-up has come a long way since not even considering the code as a […] The post Evans enjoys breakout year for Sharks appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
AFL DRAFT | 2025 Indicative Draft Order
THE INDICATIVE order for this year’s AFL Draft has been locked in, although looks set to take a much different final form after the intake is over with. A combination of more bids than has ever been seen and integral trades at the front-end will turn the order on its head, but some clubs are […] The post AFL DRAFT | 2025 Indicative Draft Order appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Cotton’s Sixers trump McVeigh’s Taipans in OT
IN ONE of the best games of the season to-date in the 2025/26 National Basketball League (NBL) season, the Adelaide 36ers snuck past the Cairns Taipans by four points in overtime, as stars Bryce Cotton and Jack McVeigh duelled in a thrilling affair. On paper, it was not shaping as a blockbuster matchup, given the […] The post Cotton’s Sixers trump McVeigh’s Taipans in OT appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Lynx beat Bendigo in clash of contenders
IN ONE of the most anticipated matchups of the 2025/26 Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL), the Perth Lynx got the job done in their clash against the Bendigo Spirit when the two sides locked horns over the weekend. Both teams have started the 2025/26 fixture in strong fashion, with the reigning champion Spirit starting their […] The post Lynx beat Bendigo in clash of contenders appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
“Fun” Blues blitz Hawks with opening term demolition
IT WAS a quarter that even coach Matthew Buck could not believe, and in the blink of an eye, Carlton’s hopes to making the preliminary final skyrocketed in an unforgettable 20 minutes. The Blues piled on 4.7 (31) to 0.0 (0) against Hawthorn in a jaw-dropping opening term, the highest score the brown and gold […] The post “Fun” Blues blitz Hawks with opening term demolition appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2025 AFLW Draft Q&A: Lilly-Ann Ryder
GOLD Coast Suns Academy is stacked to the brim with talent, and another player who is worth noting down is athletic tall utility, Lilly-Ann Ryder. The 174cm versatile type has spent time in defence with the Suns and Queensland, while playing forward for Southport. Given the volume of talent at the Suns and battle for […] The post 2025 AFLW Draft Q&A: Lilly-Ann Ryder appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Phoenix pip Taipans despite late fightback
AS EXPECTED, the SEM Phoenix were able to travel north and get the job done over the Cairns Taipans at the Cairns Convention Centre in Friday night’s action in the National Basketball League (NBL), claiming an 11-point win. The visiting Phoenix entered the clash as favourites, having been one of the stronger performing teams to […] The post Phoenix pip Taipans despite late fightback appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Stinear praises group contribution in semi success
WHILE the immediate focus post-game for the Dees after their 11-point semi-final win over Adelaide was on the performance of skipper Kate Hore (26 disposals, seven marks and three goals), coach Mick Stinear said it was a true team effort despite her herculean outing. “She said before the game ‘there’s no way we’re losing this’ […] The post Stinear praises group contribution in semi success appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2025 AFL Draft Preview: Western Bulldogs
WESTERN Bulldogs built a finals record but landed in ninth this year, and after losing some experience over the off-season, will look to rebound with a first round draft pick. Question marks remain over what positional need the Bulldogs will target, while a father-son nominee is also in the offing later on. > > 100+ PROFILES: […] The post 2025 AFL Draft Preview: Western Bulldogs appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2025 AFLW Finals preview: Hawthorn vs. Carlton
TWO RISING Victorian teams are on the hunt to reach a preliminary final with Hawthorn hoping to go one better than its straight sets exit last season, while Carlton will hope to keep its first post-season run under coach Matthew Buck going with Brisbane the awaiting opponent. IN A NUTSHELL Date: Saturday, November 15Venue: Ikon […] The post 2025 AFLW Finals preview: Hawthorn vs. Carlton appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
