Stinear praises group contribution in semi success
WHILE the immediate focus post-game for the Dees after their 11-point semi-final win over Adelaide was on the performance of skipper Kate Hore (26 disposals, seven marks and three goals), coach Mick Stinear said it was a true team effort despite her herculean outing. “She said before the game ‘there’s no way we’re losing this’ […] The post Stinear praises group contribution in semi success appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2025 AFL Draft Preview: Western Bulldogs
WESTERN Bulldogs built a finals record but landed in ninth this year, and after losing some experience over the off-season, will look to rebound with a first round draft pick. Question marks remain over what positional need the Bulldogs will target, while a father-son nominee is also in the offing later on. > > 100+ PROFILES: […] The post 2025 AFL Draft Preview: Western Bulldogs appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2025 AFLW Finals preview: Hawthorn vs. Carlton
TWO RISING Victorian teams are on the hunt to reach a preliminary final with Hawthorn hoping to go one better than its straight sets exit last season, while Carlton will hope to keep its first post-season run under coach Matthew Buck going with Brisbane the awaiting opponent. IN A NUTSHELL Date: Saturday, November 15Venue: Ikon […] The post 2025 AFLW Finals preview: Hawthorn vs. Carlton appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2025 AFL Draft Preview: West Coast Eagles
WEST Coast heads into the 2025 AFL Draft armed with the first two picks and a deep Next Generation Academy (NGA) pool to dip into. The Eagles are coming off a one-win season and have lost their co-captain to free agency, but can look forward to further regeneration through young talent. > > 100+ PROFILES: View […] The post 2025 AFL Draft Preview: West Coast Eagles appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2025 AFLW Finals preview: Melbourne vs. Adelaide
MELBOURNE will have the opportunity to face North Melbourne for the first time in season 2025 if the wounded Dees can get over the top of Adelaide this weekend. In coach Mick Stinear‘s 100th AFLW game, the Demons will face off against the Crows who have peaked at the right time of year. IN A […] The post 2025 AFLW Finals preview: Melbourne vs. Adelaide appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Lopez lights it up as Breakers beat Bullets
IT WAS another step in the right direction for National Basketball League (NBL) Next Star and NBA Draft hopeful Karim Lopez, who was among the best for the New Zealand Breakers as they defeated the Brisbane Bullets. Lopez joined the NBL last year, and was still one of the standouts despite being a year away […] The post Lopez lights it up as Breakers beat Bullets appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Phoenix fly north to take on Taipans
THE ACTION continues in the National Basketball League (NBL) tonight, with hostilities for Round 9 resume with a clash between the Cairns Taipans and the SEM Phoenix in Queensland in a high-stakes clash. On paper, it looks as if the Phoenix will enter this matchup heavily favoured when looking at the standings, given South East […] The post Phoenix fly north to take on Taipans appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
2025 AFL Draft Preview: Sydney Swans
AFTER landing arguably the biggest fish in the trade pool, Sydney will again play an intriguing role come draft time. The Swans lay claim to a trio of academy graduates who may all attract bids within the top 35, leaving the club with some potentially tough calls to make when it comes to matching. > > […] The post 2025 AFL Draft Preview: Sydney Swans appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2025 AFLW Draft Q&A: Sienna Burnham
A DELAYED start to the season due to injury and being part of an incredibly stacked Gold Coast Suns Academy, Sienna Burnham is one of those players who could be fantastic value for another AFLW club. The Suns have nine Draft Combine invitee-tied players with six or seven of them expected to land at the […] The post 2025 AFLW Draft Q&A: Sienna Burnham appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Sixers bounce back to win in Tassie
WASTING no time in recovering from a loss last weekend, the Adelaide 36ers got themselves back on the winners’ list in the National Basketball League (NBL) last night, defeating the Tasmania JackJumpers by 11 points. Both teams came into the clash on the back of losses in Round 8, and the JackJumpers were hosting the […] The post Sixers bounce back to win in Tassie appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
2025 AFL Draft Preview: St Kilda
AFTER being central to some of the most significant deals during trade period, St Kilda is set to play a much more subdued role come draft time. The Saints’ first pick currently sits all the way down at number 50, though there is a Next Generation Academy prospect potentially in the pipeline. > > 100+ PROFILES: […] The post 2025 AFL Draft Preview: St Kilda appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2025 AFL Draft Preview: Richmond
THE RICHMOND regeneration continues at the upcoming AFL Draft, with the Tigers holding consecutive top-10 selections. After seven of the Tigers’ eight national draftees from 2024 made their debuts this year, the club is once again well poised to be a key player in shaping the order of proceedings. > > 100+ PROFILES: View the 2025 […] The post 2025 AFL Draft Preview: Richmond appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
