Recruitment drive: Fresh Saints faces forge new path
ST KILDA will lay claim to its own reserves side for the first time since 1999 this year. After ceasing their alignment with Sandringham Zebras, who have also driven a strong recruiting campaign, the Saints have built their new VFL list with a focus on youth development and establishing culture. > > RECRUITMENT DRIVE: Sandringham | […] The post Recruitment drive: Fresh Saints faces forge new path appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Illawarra flies high past Tasmania
IN THE National Basketball League (NBL) on Saturday night, the Illawarra Hawks managed to take down the Tasmania JackJumpers in Tasmania, beating them 101-91. Things fell apart in the second quarter for Tasmania, as it allowed Illawarra to score 33 points to build a strong double-digit lead by halftime. That quarter lost the hosts the […] The post Illawarra flies high past Tasmania appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
RESULTS | 2026 NTFL All-Star Saturday
AN FULL day of NTFL All-Star football saw Team Spears take away three wins over the Heat, with the senior spoils shared between local and import teams. The four representative fixtures were kicked off by girls and boys Under 18 Futures games, before the seniors took centre stage at TIO Stadium. Stay tuned to Rookie […] The post RESULTS | 2026 NTFL All-Star Saturday appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Phoenix take down Taipans to continue finals run
AS EXPECTED, the SEM Phoenix have taken down the Cairns Taipans, recording their 19th win of the season and continuing their hunt for the first seed. Although the game was a blowout, Cairns stayed in the game all throughout until the end of the third quarter, when the Phoenix went on a scoring run and […] The post Phoenix take down Taipans to continue finals run appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Phoenix aim to maintain dominance over Taipans
SATURDAY evening in the National Basketball League (NBL) sees the Cairns Taipans make the trip down south to take on the SEM Phoenix at the State Basketball Centre, as the Phoenix will attempt to get their fourth consecutive win against Cairns this season. The Taipans, who sit in ninth place, have had it tough this […] The post Phoenix aim to maintain dominance over Taipans appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Cotton delivers late dagger in win over New Zealand
IN WHAT was one of the most entertaining games of the season, a desperate New Zealand Breakers were left heartbroken at home by the hands of Bryce Cotton, who hit the game-winning step back three to win the game for the Adelaide 36ers, 112-110. The score was tight throughout the entire game, with no team […] The post Cotton delivers late dagger in win over New Zealand appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
PREVIEW | NTFL All-Star Saturday
THE NORTHERN Territory Football League’s (NTFL) All-Star showcase takes place tomorrow, with four games set to deliver the best the NT has to offer. Under 18 boys and girls open the show for fixtures between the senior locals and imports, and we highlight the players to watch in each match. > > SQUADS: 2026 NTFL All-Star […] The post PREVIEW | NTFL All-Star Saturday appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Pepper powers Perth to big win over Taipans
IT WAS another big win at home for the Perth Wildcats in the National Basketball League (NBL) on Thursday night, defeating the Cairns Taipans by 37 points on the back of an offensive explosion from Elijah Pepper. Both teams remained out west following last week’s HoopsFest tournament, but the Taipans were always going to be […] The post Pepper powers Perth to big win over Taipans appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Wounded Tassie no match for sizzling Sydney
THURSDAY night’s action in the National Basketball League (NBL) saw the Sydney Kings prove too good for the Tasmania JackJumpers when the two sides went head to head at Qudos Bank Arena, with the home side claiming an 11-point win. The Kings did come into the clash without the services of Xavier Cooks and Matthew […] The post Wounded Tassie no match for sizzling Sydney appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
NTFL All-Star squads announced
SQUADS for the Northern Territory Football League’s (NTFL) All-Star Saturday event have been revealed, with four games set to showcase the best the Top End has to offer. The Under 18 Futures kick off the show before the senior men’s and women’s take centre stage at TIO Stadium. > > SCROLL to see the full squads […] The post NTFL All-Star squads announced appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Vic Country & Metro summer squads revealed
THE 2026 Vic Country and Metro summer squads have been announced, with 51 of the state’s brightest prospects earning selection. Both sides contain five bottom-age (2009-born) players, while Victoria’s 11 National Academy members gain automatic entry, and nine club-tied players have been included. > > SCROLL to see the full squads Leading the 2026 eligible crop […] The post Vic Country & Metro summer squads revealed appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Recruitment drive: Standalone Sandringham’s signing spree
THERE’S something in the water down at Sandringham. The bayside club will enter standalone status for the first time this century in 2026, having cut its AFL alignment to St Kilda. With close ties to community clubs and stakeholders, and nearly of 100 years of history, the Zebras have embarked on a monumental list build. […] The post Recruitment drive: Standalone Sandringham’s signing spree appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
