Taipans looking to defend home court against Wildcats
THE ROUND 4 action in the National Basketball League (NBL)’s 2025/26 fixture continues tonight, when the Cairns Taipans host the travelling Perth Wildcats at Cairns Convention Centre in a blockbuster Friday night encounter. The Taipans were thumped by the Adelaide 36ers during their last home game up north, and will be eager to put on […] The post Taipans looking to defend home court against Wildcats appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Continuity key for consistent Swan
AFTER injury plagued her last two national championships, West Australian Carys D’Addario showed what she is capable with some continuity in her game. Winning her state’s Most Valuable Player (MVP), earning All-Australian honours and then finishing second in Swan Districts’ WAFLW best and fairest, it has undoubtedly been an all-round successful year for the top-ager. […] The post Continuity key for consistent Swan appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Sixers stay unbeaten after fending off JackJumpers
THERE are still two unbeaten teams in the National Basketball League (NBL) a few weeks into the 2025/26 season, after the Adelaide 36ers defeated the Tasmania JackJumpers at Adelaide Entertainment Centre last night. It marked the first official match of Round 4 following a pair of Ignite Cup clashes on Wednesday, and was shaping as […] The post Sixers stay unbeaten after fending off JackJumpers appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
2025 AFLW Draft Q&A: Ashleigh Thatcher
A NEWCOMER to Eastern Ranges’ program this season, top-age talent Ashleigh Thatcher is a powerful midfielder/forward who slotted in seamlessly alongside a star-studded lineup. Thatcher comes from a netball background, but worked through the football pathways to earn her chance in the Coates Talent League in her draft-eligible season. We spoke to Thatcher at the […] The post 2025 AFLW Draft Q&A: Ashleigh Thatcher appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Squad announced for selection camp ahead of Oceania Championships
AUSTRALIA’s next generation of basketballers are gearing up for potential selection for the upcoming 2025 FIBA Under-17 Oceania Championships, which is set to be held in Samoa later this year in an excellent showcase of young talent. Australia will take both a men’s and a women’s team to the tournament and will be the favourites […] The post Squad announced for selection camp ahead of Oceania Championships appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Farrow blocks out the noise in golden top-age campaign
After missing out on state representation at Under 16 level, Jacob Farrow has emerged as the foremost West Australian player in this year’s draft class. From a steady half-back to a damaging on-baller and potential top-10 pick, the rangy left footer credits his dependability for his developing reputation. “I think it was just the consistency […] The post Farrow blocks out the noise in golden top-age campaign appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
In-form teams set to lock horns in Thursday encounter
FOLLOWING last night’s Ignite Cup action, Round 4 of the National Basketball League (NBL) officially kicks off tonight with a clash between the Tasmania JackJumpers and the Adelaide 36ers at Adelaide Entertainment Centre. Both teams are in form with consecutive wins under their belt, and have emerged as strong contenders for the 2025/26 championship, ensuring […] The post In-form teams set to lock horns in Thursday encounter appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
2025 AFLW Spoon Race: Five realistic chances
EIGHT rounds are done and four remain in the regular season for AFL Women’s in 2025. With that knowledge, it means the race for the dreaded wooden spoon is on, and while the clubs in this article will be keen to avoid the honour, we take a look at who is in the running based […] The post 2025 AFLW Spoon Race: Five realistic chances appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Tigers break through for maiden 2025 AFLW win
RICHMOND got on the board in the 2025 AFL Women’s season after an inspirational upset over Adelaide at IKON Park last Sunday. Against the odds, the winless Tigers surged home in the second half with six goals to two. They trailed by 11 points at the main break, but reversed that margin to win, 8.10 […] The post Tigers break through for maiden 2025 AFLW win appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Melbourne maintains perfect record with win over Kings
MELBOURNE United has kept its perfect record intact over the first four weeks of the National Basketball League (NBL) season, kicking off its campaign in the Ignite Cup with a win over the Sydney Kings on Wednesday night. United travelled north to take on the Kings at Qudos Bank Arena, and were the form team […] The post Melbourne maintains perfect record with win over Kings appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
2025 AFLW Draft Q&A: Bree Horne
EASTERN Ranges athletic tall defender Bree Horne has come on in leaps and bounds throughout 2025, earning a call-up to Vic Metro off the back of being a lockdown back last season. Her athleticism has been on show throughout her top-age season and after missing the Coates Talent League Girls Preliminary Final due to illness, […] The post 2025 AFLW Draft Q&A: Bree Horne appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Perth defender, Jets wing added to State Combines
TWO ADDITIONS to the AFL Women’s State Draft Combine have been made this week with Western Jets wing Charlie O’Connor Moreira having tested last Friday as part of the Victorian and eastern states combine, while Perth Demons defender Sienna Timmermans has been added for Sunday’s Combine in Western Australia. The additions come in the wake […] The post Perth defender, Jets wing added to State Combines appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
