2025 AFL Draft Review: Melbourne
AFTER losing a couple of star midfielders to other clubs over the off-season, the Dees entered the 2025 AFL Draft with back-to-back top 10 picks and a second round selection to bring in some quality young guns. Melbourne picked up one of the most highly performed players of 2025, as well as a couple of […] The post 2025 AFL Draft Review: Melbourne appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2025 AFL Draft Review: Hawthorn
HAWTHORN must have liked what they saw from Central District this year, with the brown and gold just one Dyson Sharp away from completing the set. The Hawks picked up three SANFL Bulldogs as well as a hard-running midfielder in the National Draft before snatching a massive draft slider and Vic Metro MVP in the […] The post 2025 AFL Draft Review: Hawthorn appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2025/26 NBL Midseason Review – Cairns Taipans
IT HAS not been the most easy going campaign in the National Basketball League (NBL) so far for the Cairns Taipans during the 2025/26 season, heading into the midseason break on the bottom of the ladder with nowhere to go but up. It was billed as a season of promise for the Taipans after the […] The post 2025/26 NBL Midseason Review – Cairns Taipans appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Giants, Suns and Pies receive AFLW Special Assistance
AFTER successive seasons of finishing inside the bottom three on the AFL Women’s ladder, the GWS Giants, Gold Coast and Collingwood have all received a special assistance package which was approved by the AFL Commission today. As part of the package, each of the clubs will receive additional support for their list management structures which […] The post Giants, Suns and Pies receive AFLW Special Assistance appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2025 AFL Draft Review: GWS Giants
GWS GIANTS had a relatively quiet AFL Draft period with just three top-age players added to the list alongside a couple of re-listings for the orange team. A focus on rebounding out of the back half was a theme in the National Draft before targeting a local tall forward from the Giants’ own Academy. > > EVERY […] The post 2025 AFL Draft Review: GWS Giants appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2025/26 NBL Midseason Review – Brisbane Bullets
IT HAS been an eventful season to date in the NBL for the Brisbane Bullets to say the least, especially over the past month where the team has been forced to make some significant roster changes in a bid to remain in the hunt for a finals spot. Coming into the season, the Bullets were […] The post 2025/26 NBL Midseason Review – Brisbane Bullets appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
South Australia confirms 2026 U16 Girls Academy
GUNNING for an incredible fourth straight title, South Australia’s Under 16 Girls’ squad for 2026 has been released. Bek McMahon – who was at the helm for the past three titles – takes over the reins again, with 47 players named from across the eight SANFLW clubs. Norwood is the most represented club in the […] The post South Australia confirms 2026 U16 Girls Academy appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2025 AFL Draft Review: Gold Coast
GOLD Coast entered the 2025 AFL Draft with plenty of external noise around an incredible Northern Academy crop, and exited with four first rounders and a total of six draftees. While five of those are more than familiar with the Suns’ jumper, Gold Coast traded up to snatch intercepting Tasmanian defender Avery Thomas amongst an […] The post 2025 AFL Draft Review: Gold Coast appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2025 AFL Draft Review: Geelong
A COUPLE of Stephen Wells specials were on the menu for the Cats as Geelong entered the draft near the end of round one, and had an early round two selection. Both players are high-upside prospects who love to run and have some outstanding outside traits. In the rookie draft, the Cats were able to […] The post 2025 AFL Draft Review: Geelong appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2025/26 NBL Midseason Review – Adelaide 36ers
THE NBL season is steaming along nicely, and the Adelaide 36ers have been exceptional to the surprise of no one. With the offseason signing of reigning MVP Bryce Cotton, Adelaide moved into title contender talks instantly, and halfway through the season it has proved to be just that, sitting in second just below Melbourne United. […] The post 2025/26 NBL Midseason Review – Adelaide 36ers appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
2025 AFL Draft Review: Fremantle
FREMANTLE had a relatively quite AFL Draft with just the two selections made in the National and then three in the Rookie Draft, two of which were homegrown Next-Generation Academy (NGA) members. With four of the five selections being forwards – three considered small forwards – the Dockers certainly had a positional target in their […] The post 2025 AFL Draft Review: Fremantle appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Nicholson ignites the second half to steer Flames to win
A TREMENDOUS second half performance from Lauren Nicholson has kept the Sydney Flames‘ hopes of a finals appearance alive, with the captain leading her side to a thrilling three-point win over the Geelong Venom. The Flames hosted the Venom at the Quaycentre on Wednesday night, having just two wins to their name from eight wins […] The post Nicholson ignites the second half to steer Flames to win appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
