WAFLW 15 to Watch in 2025: #9 Juliet Kelly
HARD-running West Australian Juliet Kelly is growing in confidence at stature at senior level, having gotten better as the year went on in her bottom-age campaign. The star dual-sport athlete, who also competes internationally at rowing, recorded the highest yo-yo test in the state 12 months ago. While missing out on the national championships due […] The post WAFLW 15 to Watch in 2025: #9 Juliet Kelly appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2025 SANFLW team preview: West Adelaide
WEST Adelaide is looking to keep games within its own control according to coach Bruce Dawes as the Bloods eye off continuing their development, with hopefully a touch more luck on the injury front. While star talent Iilish Ross was unfortunately a casualty to the dreaded anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear over the preseason, Dawes […] The post 2025 SANFLW team preview: West Adelaide appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: Bolstered Swans stay undefeated in Summer Series
SYDNEY Swans Academy have taken out more senior opposition twice in as many weeks after dispatching the AFL Sydney U22s by 19 points at Blacktown International Sportspark on Saturday. The Swans were challenged but led at every break despite less accurate goalkicking to move to a 2-0 record. Bolstered by the return of National Academy […] The post Scouting Notes: Bolstered Swans stay undefeated in Summer Series appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Draft hopefuls set to shine in March Madness
THE MOST exciting period of the men’s college basketball calendar is here, with March Madness set to begin in the NCAAM on the 18th of March, with the next generation of stars set to put their skills to the test on the big stage. With the 2025 NBA Draft set to take place in June, […] The post Draft hopefuls set to shine in March Madness appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Preseason Q&A: Harley Hicks (GWV Rebels)
GREATER Western Victoria (GWV) Rebels speedster Harley Hicks impressed at the weekend’s Coates Talent League preseason testing event, posting the competition’s top standing vertical jump (88cm). A dynamic athlete native to Deniliquin, he’s looking to earn more midfield minutes as a top-ager in 2025. We chatted to Hicks about the year ahead, his strengths as […] The post Preseason Q&A: Harley Hicks (GWV Rebels) appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Demon dares to dream in desert
AUSSIE dynamo Alex de Minaur blitzed Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz in the third round of Indian Wells, winning 10 of the last 11 games of the match to dismantle the 21st seed, 6-4 6-0 in an hour and 14 minutes. The Australian notched up win number 50 at ATP Masters 1000 level thanks to the result, […] The post Demon dares to dream in desert appeared first on Tennis Rookie Me Central.
NBL25 Next Star review – Malique Lewis
CEMENTING his spot in the starting lineup throughout the 2024/25 National Basketball League (NBL), Next Star Malique Lewis certainly did his NBA Draft chances no harm with a strong campaign as a member of the SEM Phoenix. Lewis was well-utilised by mid-season coaching appointee Josh King, and saw plenty of court time throughout both the […] The post NBL25 Next Star review – Malique Lewis appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
PREVIEW | 2025 NSL: Loughborough Lightning
THE 2025 Netball Super League season is a mere fortnight away, and in the lead up to the competition Rookie Me Central will be previewing each of the teams and taking a look at how they might go in this new era of English netball. In today’s preview, it is time to take a look […] The post PREVIEW | 2025 NSL: Loughborough Lightning appeared first on Netball Rookie Me Central.
Sheffield Shield: Race for second goes down to the wire
SOUTH Australia has locked in a home final in the 2024/25 Sheffield Shield, but four other contenders are looking to join them in the decider. Only one round remains in the home-and-away campaign, with 4.31 points separating second to fifth and Tasmania (sixth) the sole side out of the running. >> LATEST: South Australia secures […]
Melbourne masterclass in second half stuns Hawks
A TREMENDOUS performance in the second half saw Melbourne United overrun the Illawarra Hawks to take game one of the Championship Series in the National Basketball League (NBL) over the weekend. Both sides advanced to the decisive series in three games, with United defeating the Perth Wildcats, while the Hawks got the better of the […] The post Melbourne masterclass in second half stuns Hawks appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Mumbai holds off Giants to keep top spot hopes alive
THE MUMBAI Indians have taken one step closer to booking an automatic spot in the Women’s Indian Premier League finals after a narrow win over the Gujarat Giants overnight. The Giants were chasing 180 for victory, but then lost 3-2 in the final over to completely fall apart right at the death. Hayley Matthews was […]
AFLW Draft Q&A: Madeleine Quinn
A NATIONAL Academy member, Swans Academy ruck Madeleine Quinn is one of the top tall draft prospects in this year’s AFLW Draft crop. Quinn has outstanding athleticism, and can impact both in the air and at ground level, not afraid to get involved in transition and can become that modern “fourth midfielder” once the ruck […] The post AFLW Draft Q&A: Madeleine Quinn appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
