PREVIEW | 2025 AFL Sydney Women’s Premier: Week 1 Finals
FINALS football has arrived, and the stage is set for a blockbuster opening week in the AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division. The competition’s two form sides, North Shore and Sydney University, meet in a qualifying final that promises tactical intrigue and a spot in the semi-finals. Meanwhile, three-time reigning premiers East Coast face elimination against […] The post PREVIEW | 2025 AFL Sydney Women’s Premier: Week 1 Finals appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2025 RMC Coates Talent League Team of the Year squad revealed
ROOKIE Me Central has announced its extended Coates Talent League Team of the Year squad for 2025, featuring 48 of the competition’s best performed players. Nearly 200 hopefuls earned nominations via our 24-man teams of the week throughout the season, making them eligible for the final team. > > SCROLL to see the full squad Eastern […] The post 2025 RMC Coates Talent League Team of the Year squad revealed appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
CTL Player Focus: Sullivan Robey (Eastern Ranges)
EASTERN Ranges forward Sullivan Robey was a surprise member of the state draft combine list, but continues to make waves in the Coates Talent League. Since debuting in Round 12, the 192cm prospect has booted two goals in four of his five appearances, averaging 14.4 disposals and 6.6 marks per outing. He made the jump […] The post CTL Player Focus: Sullivan Robey (Eastern Ranges) appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2025/26 NBL Team Preview – Adelaide 36ers
IT HAS been an extremely eventful off-season for the Adelaide 36ers, who have launched into championship contention with one of the biggest player signings the NBL has ever seen. After just missing the playoffs due to being eliminated in the play-in, the Sixers were aggressive in the off-season, bringing back most of their star core, […] The post 2025/26 NBL Team Preview – Adelaide 36ers appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
2025 CTLG Team Review: Calder Cannons
CALDER Cannons had a challenging season in 2025, losing skipper Jade McLay to a shoulder injury after just two games, and stand-in skipper and vice-captain Chloe Baker-West was injury interrupted at times to play the nine games. We review their year. SEASON 2025 SNAPSHOT Played: 14Won: 3Lost: 11 BEST PERFORMANCE Round 15: def. Bendigo Pioneers […] The post 2025 CTLG Team Review: Calder Cannons appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Ones to watch – VJBL U18 Boys VC Championship semi-final
FOLLOWING a blockbuster week in the first week of the postseason, the VJBL U18 Boys VC Championship semi-finals are set to take place on Friday night, with some key matchups slated that will shape the race for the championship. A pair of teams have advanced through to the preliminary finals, while others saw their campaigns […] The post Ones to watch – VJBL U18 Boys VC Championship semi-final appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
2025 CTLG Team Review: Bendigo Pioneers
BENDIGO Pioneers might have ended up with the Coates Talent League Girls wooden spoon, but were able to blood a number of future young guns, while recording three State Draft Combine players at the same time. In the first of our team review series, we take a look at the Pioneers’ year. SEASON 2025 SNAPSHOT […] The post 2025 CTLG Team Review: Bendigo Pioneers appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Crows’ Clarke relieved with dominant finish
ADELAIDE coach Matthew Clarke certainly had some sympathy for his opposition mentor Dan Lowther as his Crows weathered a barrage of inside 50s and forward half possessions to grimly hold on before putting the foot down in the final term. The Crows trailed by 11 points at half-time having only kicked one goal to that […] The post Crows’ Clarke relieved with dominant finish appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Wildcats win over United to kick off Blitz
THE NBL Blitz is underway in Canberra, with the Perth Wildcats claiming a solid eight-point win over Melbourne United when the two sides kicked off the tournament at AIS Arena on Wednesday night. Following a couple of weeks of exhibition matches, the official preseason tournament began in the nation’s capital last night, offering a proper […] The post Wildcats win over United to kick off Blitz appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Hyett pleased with group “nourishment” from win
AFTER a disappointing effort against Melbourne in Round 1, Western Bulldogs coach Tam Hyett said she was proud of what her young side did to bounce back when it defeated Richmond by 21 points at Ikon Park last Sunday. After being neck-and-neck throughout the first three quarters – but staying a goal clear for the […] The post Hyett pleased with group “nourishment” from win appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Falcons fly flag for Rogers Cup three-peat
WEST Perth’s Rogers Cup dynasty rolled on over the weekend with the Falcons winning their third consecutive flag, and fourth in five seasons of the WAFL Women’s competition. Having beaten three different opponents the past three seasons, the Falcons came away with the 7.6 (48) to 4.6 (30) victory over Claremont at Mineral Resources Park. […] The post Falcons fly flag for Rogers Cup three-peat appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: 2025 Coates Talent League – Round 19
THE FINAL home-and-away round of the Coates Talent League season saw a number of leading prospects further enhance their stocks, while impressive bottom-agers continue to emerge on the eve of the postseason. We highlighted a bunch of the top prospects and performers from each fixture. > > CTL Round 19: Snapshot | Player of the Week […] The post Scouting Notes: 2025 Coates Talent League – Round 19 appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
