PREVIEW | 2025 WAFLW – Round 10: Saturday
A MID-TABLE clash between fourth and fifth headlines the day with first and third – albeit both understrength – also going head-to-head. In the other contest, the reigning premiers and wooden spooners will meet for a second time this season, but expect it to be tighter than one would expect. The post PREVIEW | 2025 WAFLW – Round 10: Saturday appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
PREVIEW | 2025 AFL U18s: Western Australia vs. Vic Country
THE UNDER 18 National Championships roll on with a double-header over the weekend, starting with Western Australia’s clash with Vic Country. Mineral Resources Park sets the scene for Saturday morning’s fixture, which sees last year’s second-place side make the toughest road trip up front. NEED TO KNOW WHO: Western Australia vs. Vic CountryWHEN: Saturday June […] The post PREVIEW | 2025 AFL U18s: Western Australia vs. Vic Country appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2025 AFL U18s | Squad preview: Vic Metro
VIC METRO heads into the 2025 Under 18 National Championships as reigning champion, and boast top-end talent in all the right places. An enviable five National Academy members and plenty of club-tied talent will headline the Vics’ campaign, which begins on Sunday with a trip to South Australia. > > FULL SQUAD: 2025 Vic Metro Under […] The post 2025 AFL U18s | Squad preview: Vic Metro appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2025 SANFLW Round 11 preview: Saturday
TOP TWO sides Woodville-West Torrens and South Adelaide go take on two sides in Central District and West Adelaide respectively who are looking to crack back into the top four which makes the Round 11 contests must-wins. The post 2025 SANFLW Round 11 preview: Saturday appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2025 NBA Draft Team Preview – Los Angeles Lakers
WITH just the one selection at the 2025 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers will be looking to find a diamond in the rough and add a solid young piece for the future. The Lakers are well and truly in the championship window, having pulled off one of the biggest trades in NBA history to […] The post 2025 NBA Draft Team Preview – Los Angeles Lakers appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Bats slay Dragons as bookends prepare for remaining Round 7
UTS BATS proved too good for St George Dragons in a special Thursday night clash at Olds Park last night. The AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division finals hopefuls had too much experience for an improved Dragons outfit, coming away with a 44-point win. Keeping the Dragons goalless for three quarters – including scoreless in the […] The post Bats slay Dragons as bookends prepare for remaining Round 7 appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Okeke on the rise as forward earns NBA contract
POWER forward Chuma Okeke put together an impressive campaign in the G League as a member of the Westchester Knicks, earning multiple 10-day contracts in the NBA before earning a full deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Once a first round draft pick, Okeke has been forced to revive his career in the G League, after […] The post Okeke on the rise as forward earns NBA contract appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
2025 CTLG review: Lions Academy
BRISBANE Lions Academy is one of the most exciting teams to watch for next season with a ridiculous stack of bottom-agers – and even double bottom-agers – who will press their cases to reach the next level. The Lions started strong in the Coates Talent League Girls competition with a pair of wins, before going […] The post 2025 CTLG review: Lions Academy appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2025 AFLW Draft Q&A: Matilda Argus
A LIFELONG footballer and mad Bulldogs fan, Matilda Argus is coming off an impressive 27-disposal performance in the Dandenong Stingrays’ loss to Tasmania Devils. Argus has footballing talent running through her blood with father Daryl actually listed with the Western Bulldogs for the 1991 season, but due to injuries could not crack in for a […] The post 2025 AFLW Draft Q&A: Matilda Argus appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2025 AFL U18s | Squad preview: Western Australia
WESTERN Australia boasts a quality starting midfield and plenty of flair in its forwardline heading into the Under 18 National Championships. Despite a few key injuries, the Black Swans will be keen to built off a 2024 campaign which proved many doubters wrong despite the 1-3 overall record. > > FULL SQUAD: 2025 Western Australia Under […] The post 2025 AFL U18s | Squad preview: Western Australia appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Compare the Pair: Imogen Trengove vs Lucy Waye
WHEN it comes to a combination of work rate and athleticism, two names that jump off the page in the 2025 AFL Women’s Draft are Imogen Trengove and Lucy Waye. The South Australian pair are opponents at SANFL Women’s level, but will become teammates at the national championships. While bearing a lot of similarities, they […] The post Compare the Pair: Imogen Trengove vs Lucy Waye appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2025 AFL U18s | Squad preview: Vic Country
VIC COUNTRY faces a tall order in replicating last year’s run to a title decider, but will be armed with a pick one contender and some serious class around the square. The Big V’s versatile smalls and dynamic marking forwards will be among the big watches throughout their National Championships campaign. > > FULL SQUAD: 2025 […] The post 2025 AFL U18s | Squad preview: Vic Country appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
