2026 AFL Draft spotlight: Claremont’s killer Colts
WEST Australian powerhouse Claremont has proven to be a juggernaut at Colts level in recent history, claiming three consecutive premierships and producing a raft of eventual draftees. The trend is set to continue into 2026, with the Tigers contributing an equal-high nine players to WA’s state summer squad. > > SPOTLIGHT: Northern Knights’ tall trio With […] The post 2026 AFL Draft spotlight: Claremont’s killer Colts appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
AFL Draft trends: Mature-age list balance
IN THE wake of the latest AFL Draft, the time to reflect allows for insights around how each club approaches their intakes. Trends appear and shift all the time, and looking at the post-Covid era (2022 onwards), a few recruiting teams have opted to dip into the mature-age talent pool. It continued in 2025 with […] The post AFL Draft trends: Mature-age list balance appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Hawks host Phoenix as reigning champs look to improve
MORE National Basketball League (NBL) action is set to take place tonight, with Round 11 set to continue with a clash between the Illawarra Hawks and the SEM Phoenix at WIN Entertainment Centre in what could be a big matchup between two title hopefuls. Although the Hawks are sitting in ninth spot on the ladder […] The post Hawks host Phoenix as reigning champs look to improve appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Breakers’ fourth-quarter brilliance sinks Kings
A TERRIFIC fourth quarter performance from the New Zealand Breakers saw the home side overrun the Sydney Kings at Claudelands Arena when the two sides clashed in the National Basketball League (NBL) Ignite Cup last night. The come-from-behind victory was sparked by a lift in production from point guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright, who was able to […] The post Breakers’ fourth-quarter brilliance sinks Kings appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
AFL Draft trends: Running power dictates play
THE AFL is an ever-evolving landscape; from how the game is played, to the rules it is played under, and which type of player is thus most effective. After the latest draft intake, one key attribute is becoming increasingly in-vogue across every line – running power. We put it under the microscope in the first […] The post AFL Draft trends: Running power dictates play appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 AFL Draft spotlight: Northern’s tall trio
THE AFL talent production line flows in waves. After waiting until the final live pick of the rookie draft to have a player selected this year – Nicholas Driscoll to Geelong – Northern Knights have produced the most AFL Academy members of any club or Talent League region for 2026. > > ONES TO WATCH: 26 […] The post 2026 AFL Draft spotlight: Northern’s tall trio appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
NBL action resumes with Breakers, Kings clash
AFTER a short midseason break, the National Basketball League (NBL) action fires back up with the New Zealand Breakers hosting the Sydney Kings at Claudelands Arena tonight. Currently sitting in the middle of the pack at fifth place with a 7-6 record, the Kings will look to start off their second half of the season […] The post NBL action resumes with Breakers, Kings clash appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
2025/26 NBL Midseason Review – South East Melbourne Phoenix
ONE OF the biggest surprises of the 2025/26 National Basketball League (NBL) season to date, the SEM Phoenix have emerged as a dark horse for the championship in the coming months following a strong start to the fixture. The Phoenix were not expected to be among the heavy hitters this season, largely due to the […] The post 2025/26 NBL Midseason Review – South East Melbourne Phoenix appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
PROFILED: 2026 AFL Academy squad
IN THE wake of this year’s AFL Draft, eyes are already turning to what the budding class of 2026 may hold. Released in November, the National Academy squad provided a glimpse into the country’s best 25 2008-born prospects, all of whom we profile below. > > ANNOUNCEMENT: 2026 AFL Academy squad revealed Tanner Armstrong (Murray Bushrangers/Vic […] The post PROFILED: 2026 AFL Academy squad appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
PROFILED | 2026 preseason SSP train-ons
SEVERAL AFL clubs entered the Supplemental Selection Period (SSP) with open list spots, with five players already finding homes at new clubs. Fremantle signed Mason Cox from Collingwood, while Jayden Laverde (Essendon) landed at GWS, and West Coast leant on its new rookie list concessions to land trio Harry Schoenberg, Deven Robertson, and Finlay Macrae. […] The post PROFILED | 2026 preseason SSP train-ons appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2025/26 NBL Midseason Review – Perth Wildcats
ALTHOUGH losing their franchise player over the off-season was not an ideal scenario, the Perth Wildcats have overcome a huge blow to their roster to still remain among the contenders so far in the 2025/26 National Basketball League (NBL) season. The Wildcats were stunned when five-time Most Valuable Player (MVP) Bryce Cotton departed the team […] The post 2025/26 NBL Midseason Review – Perth Wildcats appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
2025/26 NBL Midseason Review – New Zealand Breakers
OVER THE first few months of the 2025/26 National Basketball League (NBL) season, the New Zealand Breakers have not been able to quite get into their groove against quality teams, and face an uphill battle to make the postseason. At the midway point of the fixture, the Breakers sit in seventh spot in the standings […] The post 2025/26 NBL Midseason Review – New Zealand Breakers appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
