Bombers overcome delay to deny Swans
ESSENDON played the role of grim reaper with Sydney’s AFL Women’s finals chances as the Bombers snapped an eight-game losing streak to knock off the Swans by three points in a dour affair at Coffs Harbour. Horrible weather in New South Wales’ north east coast meant the game itself was delayed, but once out on […] The post Bombers overcome delay to deny Swans appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Honest Mackereth concedes year was “challenging” but “unforgettable”
SOMETIMES your top-age season is not everything you want it to be, and that is okay. At least it was for South Australian draft hopeful Eloise Mackereth who conceded the “pressure” of needing to go to another level in 2025 provided challenges, though at the end of the day, she was grateful for the amount […] The post Honest Mackereth concedes year was “challenging” but “unforgettable” appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
RECAP | Coaches Chat: AFLW Round 12
JUST eight sides remain in the competition after the last round of AFLW action. Here’s what the 18 AFL Women’s coaches had to say following their respective Round 12 matches. The post RECAP | Coaches Chat: AFLW Round 12 appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Sun-sets on tough year with “pleasing” win
INJURY stricken and inexperienced, Gold Coast first-year coach Rhyce Shaw had a tough baptism of fire in 2025, with the former Suns Academy coach needing to battle through an emotionally and physically tough year. In a glimmer of positivity, the Suns snatched a last-round win with a victory over Richmond to only be percentage behind […] The post Sun-sets on tough year with “pleasing” win appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Sydney stunner ends United’s unbeaten streak
FOR THE first time in the 2025/26 National Basketball League (NBL) season, Melbourne United were handed a loss, with their first defeat of the fixture coming at the hands of the Sydney Kings in a statement performance. United entered Monday night’s clash at John Cain Arena with a perfect record of 10 wins from their […] The post Sydney stunner ends United’s unbeaten streak appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Giant task awaits in fixing contested issues
GWS Giants will go to work over the off-season to try and fix the contested ball-winning issues that plagued the orange team throughout the 2025 AFL Women’s season. Coach Cam Bernasconi said it was not just the players, but coaching staff as well who would dig deep to find some solutions in the wake of […] The post Giant task awaits in fixing contested issues appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Janschek puts netball “on hold” to chase footy dream
A RISING star in the netball world, Yasmeen Janschek got a taste for what Australian rules football had to offer and has instead opted to pursue the code professionally. A member of the New South Wales Under 19s squad and talented defender, Janschek ran out for the Giants Academy, Sandringham VFLW, North Shore Bombers and […] The post Janschek puts netball “on hold” to chase footy dream appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Delly’s homecoming headlines heavyweight clash
TWO OF the biggest clubs in the National Basketball League (NBL) will go head to head in some rare Monday night hoops, with Melbourne United hosting the Sydney Kings at John Cain Arena for the final clash of Round 7. United currently sits atop the standings with a perfect record so far throughout the 2025/26 […] The post Delly’s homecoming headlines heavyweight clash appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Flyers put out the Fire to end Townsville’s perfect run
IN A true statement to the remainder of the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL), the Southside Flyers put an end to the Townsville Fire‘s unbeaten run to start the 2025/26 season, claiming a six-point triumph. The Flyers hosted the Fire at the VIC State Basketball Centre, faced with a tall order as Townsville had started […] The post Flyers put out the Fire to end Townsville’s perfect run appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Blues bag finals spot after clipping Eagles’ wings
CARLTON had returned to the AFL Women’s finals series following a Round 12 victory over West Coast in Perth on Friday night. The Blues will enter the post-season series for the first time under coach Matthew Buck, following an inspirational 20-point win at Sullivan Logistics Stadium. “Super thrilled and proud of our group,” Buck said […] The post Blues bag finals spot after clipping Eagles’ wings appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Mennenga makes his mark against McGee
FRIDAY night in the National Basketball League (NBL) saw the New Zealand Breakers produce the biggest win of the 2025/26 season to date, when they thumped the Illawarra Hawks by 42 points, with improved big man Sam Mennenga starring for the victors. The Hawks hosted the Breakers at WIN Entertainment Centre for a Halloween clash […] The post Mennenga makes his mark against McGee appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Roos coach “proud” of record-breaking achievement
WHILE there is a bigger prize at play over the next month, North Melbourne coach Darren Crocker said his side was able to take a moment to bask in the glory of what the Kangaroos had accomplished after notching up their 24th straight AFL Women’s victory. The most ever recorded through the men’s or women’s […] The post Roos coach “proud” of record-breaking achievement appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
