2024 AFLW Draft review: Fremantle
A TRIO of Victorians will head west to join the Purple Army, with the National Draft paying dividends for the Dockers. They scooped up some incredible height across their four selections, with Fremantle also picking the younger sister of its 2024 AFLW best and fairest winner. > > EVERY PICK: National Draft | Recap DRAFT HAUL […] The post 2024 AFLW Draft review: Fremantle appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2024 AFLW Draft review: Essendon
A DEADLINE day trade saw Essendon snatch a top 10 pick and further add to its midfield depth, with a mix of strength, and then later on speed and size with the Bombers’ final three selections. They also looked outside Victoria later on with a West Australian and Tasmanian joining the ranks. > > EVERY PICK: […] The post 2024 AFLW Draft review: Essendon appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2024 AFLW Draft review: Collingwood
WINNING its first ever AFLW wooden spoon, Collingwood’s prize was the number one pick and the Magpies selected a readymade star and arguably the most skilful draft prospect of all-time. The black and whites also scooped up the most dangerous general forward and a competitive father-daughter prospect. > > EVERY PICK: National Draft | Recap DRAFT […] The post 2024 AFLW Draft review: Collingwood appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
SCOUTING NOTES | Florida vs. North Carolina
THE FLORIDA Gators have remained unbeaten this NCAAM basketball season after holding off the North Carolina Tar Heels to claim their 11th win of 2024 at Spectrum Centre on Wednesday morning. The Gators came into the clash as one of the form teams in college basketball, and were favourites against an inconsistent Tar Heels outfit […] The post SCOUTING NOTES | Florida vs. North Carolina appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Sherar snaps up maiden BnF after dominant year
WITH the AFL Women’s season coming to a close, clubs are starting to award their club champions, recognising the stars of the season. In this new series from Rookie Me Central, we take a look at the efforts of each best and fairest winner and what led them to have such stellar campaigns. In the […] The post Sherar snaps up maiden BnF after dominant year appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Bombers survive Saints’ NTFL nail-biter
IN A thrilling encounter in Round 11 of the NTFL Men’s Premier League, the Tiwi Bombers emerged victorious against St Mary’s, overcoming a half-time deficit to claim a hard-fought 10.7 (67) to 8.12 (60) win. Inaccuracy played a big part in the game for the reigning premiers, with a see-sawing contest resulting in a change […] The post Bombers survive Saints’ NTFL nail-biter appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scholz set for big move east to chase dream
SPEAKING the morning after one of the biggest nights of her young footy career, the excitement of one of Carlton’s newest stars Poppy Scholz had not dissipated. “It still hasn’t really sunk in though to be honest,” Scholz said. “I’m just kind of caught up in it all and still waiting to feel like I’m […] The post Scholz set for big move east to chase dream appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
NBL25 Next Star Watch – Round 12
WITH Round 12 of the National Basketball League (NBL)’s 2024/25 season taking place over the weekend, the Next Stars are running out of time to impress NBA scouts, and each game carries plenty of importance. With another batch of games seeing some exciting action, the next generation of basketball stars will be looking to make […] The post NBL25 Next Star Watch – Round 12 appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
SANFLW Grand Final rematch set for Round 1
A GRAND Final rematch between South Adelaide and Norwood will headline the opening round of the 2025 SANFL Women’s season following the first announcement of next year’s fixture. Both the SANFL Women’s and SANFL League Round 1 fixtures dropped in an announcement yesterday, with the full schedules to come in the near future. The 2025 […] The post SANFLW Grand Final rematch set for Round 1 appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Smashing Sams cameo stuns Strikers
A BRUTAL display of death batting has seen Daniel Sams strike the Sydney Thunder to a remarkable win over Adelaide. With his side needing 34 off the final two overs to chase 183, the allrounder took Lloyd Pope for 31 in the 19th, and hit the winning runs thereafter to leave the Manuka Oval crowd […]
Davis dominates as Sixers get back on track
A MONSTER performance from Kendric Davis has helped the Adelaide 36ers secure a much-needed win in Round 12 of the National Basketball League (NBL) action over the weekend. Davis and the Sixers hosted the New Zealand Breakers at Adelaide Entertainment Centre on Saturday evening, with both sides looking to get back on the winners’ list. […] The post Davis dominates as Sixers get back on track appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
2024 AFLW Draft review: Carlton
BLUEBAGGERS would be thrilled with the haul they managed to secure at last night’s AFL Women’s Draft, picking up a standout father-daughter prospect, as well as a talented sister-of, and reliable, smart leader to fill a defensive hole. > > EVERY PICK: National Draft | Recap DRAFT HAUL National Draft: 6. Poppy Scholz17. Sophie McKay46. Lou-Lou […] The post 2024 AFLW Draft review: Carlton appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
