Parker shows promise in junior campaign
AUSTRALIAN guard Riley Parker showed plenty during his first season in the NCAAM as a member of the Saint Francis Red Flash throughout the 2024/25 fixture. The West Aussie was a revelation for the Red Flash during his junior campaign, proving a consistent performer for the team and leading the way as St Francis reached […] The post Parker shows promise in junior campaign appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Manly grinds out tough win over Dogs
MANLY Warringah Wolves shook off a determined and inaccurate UNSW-ES Bulldogs to post a 12-point win in Round 4 of the 2025 AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division season. The Wolves lead at each break, but it was not until the final stanza where they shook off dogged UNSW. Manly Warringah Wolves 5.5 (35) defeated UNSW-ES […] The post Manly grinds out tough win over Dogs appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Brown brilliant amid breakout campaign
19-YEAR-OLD Elliott Brown has continued his strong start to the 2025 NBL1 South Men’s season, leading the Sandringham Sabres to a seven-point win over the Ringwood Hawks to close out the ANZAC Round in style over the weekend. It had been a disappointing start to the fixture for the Sabres, who were winless from six […] The post Brown brilliant amid breakout campaign appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Roos rise to Anzac occasion
MAROOCHYDORE is on the board in the 2025 QAFL Women’s season following a 64-point belting of fellow winless side Yeronga South Brisbane, as the competition returned for Round 3 over the weekend. In one of two Anzac Day clashes, Maroochydore silenced the home crowd at Leyshon Park to have 26 scoring shots to two, albeit […] The post Roos rise to Anzac occasion appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: State 18s stars dominate, frontrunner goes down
WEST Perth has caused a major boilover in the WAFL Colts, defeating early pace setter South Fremantle by 10 points on Friday night. The Falcons led at every break but were pegged back to a five-point margin at three-quarter time, doing enough to hang on and hand the Bulldogs their first defeat of the season. […] The post Scouting Notes: State 18s stars dominate, frontrunner goes down appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: Eagles hold off late Panthers rally
WOODVILLE-WEST Torrens notched its fourth win of the SANFL Under 18s season on Saturday, holding firm to defeat South Adelaide by 14 points at Maughan Thiem Kia Oval. The Panthers kicked five of the last six goals to add respectability to the scoreboard, but remain planted to the bottom of the ladder after six rounds. […] The post Scouting Notes: Eagles hold off late Panthers rally appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Lindsay adds to growing medal collection
GEELONG Falcons defender Josh Lindsay has a happy knack for shining in showcase games. Last year he was named best afield for Team Heppell in the National Futures match, and backed it up over the weekend as best afield for the AFL Academy in their 23-point win over Coburg. > > Star Turn: Lindsay lights up […] The post Lindsay adds to growing medal collection appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
NBA Comparisons – Thomas Sorber
AN OLD-FASHIONED big man who offers plenty of production coming from his elite post moves and a great inside scoring game, Thomas Sorber can add to an NBA frontcourt when the Draft takes place in a couple of months. An excellent paint scorer who can find the bottom of the net with a large array […] The post NBA Comparisons – Thomas Sorber appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Green gives it his all in change of scenery
HAVING been traded to the Charlotte Hornets in a massive six-team trade over the off-season, Aussie Josh Green found a new home for the 2024/25 fixture. Having built a place within the Dallas Mavericks’ rotation and played a crucial role in getting the team to the NBA Finals last year, Green made the move to […] The post Green gives it his all in change of scenery appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
2025 CTLG | Round 3 Player of the Week: Jovie Skewes-Clinton
GREATER Western Victoria (GWV) Rebels went back-to-back in our Coates Talent League Girls Player of the Week for Round 3 with top-age utility Jovie Skewes-Clinton slamming home five second half goals to steer the Rebels to victory against Calder Cannons. Skewes-Clinton finished with 24 disposals, four marks, four tackles, two clearances, five inside 50s and […] The post 2025 CTLG | Round 3 Player of the Week: Jovie Skewes-Clinton appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2025 SANFL U18 Player Focus: Ben Francou (North Adelaide)
HARD-WORKING North Adelaide midfielder Ben Francou delivered another standout performance in Round 6 of the SANFL Under 18 season, starring in a gutsy six-point win over Central Districts. A tough and composed player, Francou showcased his trademark blend of pressure, ball-winning ability, and endurance to drive North Adelaide’s midfield effort across all four quarters. Francou […] The post 2025 SANFL U18 Player Focus: Ben Francou (North Adelaide) appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Pitman produces triple double in big win
EMERGING talent Carla Pitman was the star of the show as the Norths Bears produced a massive 44-point win over the Sutherland Sharks in the NBL1 East Women’s over the weekend. Pitman and the Bears have enjoyed a tremendous start to the 2025 season, coming into Sunday’s clash at the North Sydney Indoor Sports Centre […] The post Pitman produces triple double in big win appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
