Bannan proves game-breaker as Tassie bests Brisbane
IN HIS first outing against his former team, new Tasmania JackJumpers forward Josh Bannan put together a magnificent performance against the Brisbane Bullets, leading Tassie to a thrilling two-point win on Saturday night. The second match of the day after the Sydney Kings bested the New Zealand Breakers, the Bullets hosted the JackJumpers at Brisbane […] The post Bannan proves game-breaker as Tassie bests Brisbane appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Rampaging Roos always raising own bar
NORTH Melbourne racked up a 20th straight win and a number of all-time records in Round 8 of the AFL Women’s, but none of that matters to coach Darren Crocker who is solely focused on getting better with each match. The Kangaroos brushed a talented Sydney side by 68 points down at UTAS Stadium in […] The post Rampaging Roos always raising own bar appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
TOP 10s | 2025 National AFLW Draft Combine
THE AFL has today revealed the top 10 results from testing conducted at this year’s AFLW National Draft Combine. Held at the State Netball and Hockey Centre in Parkville, participants completed the standing and running vertical jump, 20m sprint, and agility test. The 2km time trial was completed earlier in the week at the AIA […] The post TOP 10s | 2025 National AFLW Draft Combine appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Davis dominates as Kings best Breakers
ONE OF the biggest movers during the off-season, former National Basketball League (NBL) MVP Kendric Davis starred on Saturday evening, leading his Sydney Kings to a 22-point win over the New Zealand Breakers. After Friday night’s action saw only an exhibition match between Melbourne United and the New Orleans Pelicans, regularly scheduled programming resumed on […] The post Davis dominates as Kings best Breakers appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
RECAP | Coaches Chat: AFLW Round 8
SOME “scrappy” contests and hard-fought wins marked Round 8 of the AFL Women’s, while the front-running Roos continued to swipe aside anyone who dares to challenge them. Here’s what the 18 AFLW coaches had to say after their respective matches. The post RECAP | Coaches Chat: AFLW Round 8 appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
TOP 10s | 2025 National AFL Draft Combine
THE AFL has today revealed the top 10 results from testing conducted at this year’s National Draft Combine. Held at the State Netball and Hockey Centre in Parkville, participants completed the standing and running vertical jump, 20m sprint, and agility test. The 2km time trial was completed earlier in the week at the AIA Centre. […] The post TOP 10s | 2025 National AFL Draft Combine appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Trengove focuses on controllables ahead of AFLW Draft
WHILE her 2025 season could not have been more impressive, South Australian skipper Imogen Trengove knows she has no control over whether she lands on an AFLW list. The Woodville-West Torrens prospect is more than open about relocating interstate, and while her All-Australian honours off three games might indicate she will have plenty of suitors, […] The post Trengove focuses on controllables ahead of AFLW Draft appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Giants coach happy bar forward efficiency
GWS GIANTS might have suffered a second consecutive loss and slumped to a 2-6 record in the 2025 AFL Women’s season, but coach Cam Bernasconi was overall fairly pleased with his side’s performance. Though naturally some areas – such as a high inside 50 differential that the Giants failed to maximise – need tweaking, he […] The post Giants coach happy bar forward efficiency appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Daniels impresses in NBA test against Pelicans
WITH his side putting up a strong challenge to the visiting New Orleans Pelicans, National Basketball League (NBL) Next Star Dash Daniels caught the eye for Melbourne United in the 10-point loss at John Cain Arena. United kicked off the NBL x NBA weekend of action in Melbourne by hosting the Pelicans on Friday night. […] The post Daniels impresses in NBA test against Pelicans appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Saints continue rise up AFLW ladder
SINCE slipping to 1-3 after month one of the 2025 AFLW season, St Kilda has racked up four consecutive victories to move to 5-3 after month two. Though Saints coach Nick Dal Santo conceded the 4.6 (3) to 2.4 (16) win over the Giants was “not the best spectacle”, he said it was a “great […] The post Saints continue rise up AFLW ladder appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Dees “do enough” but Stinear concedes work to be done
MELBOURNE is churning out wins and continuing to arguably be the biggest threat to the North Melbourne juggernaut, but coach Mick Stinear is still searching for more improvement from his side. The latest win was a 14-point victory over Essendon, winning 5.6 (36) to 3.4 (22) at Ikon Park on Friday night. Stinear said he […] The post Dees “do enough” but Stinear concedes work to be done appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
United to host Pelicans in NBL x NBA clash
THE NEW Orleans Pelicans have landed in Australia for a pair of clashes against National Basketball League (NBL) teams over the weekend, with the action beginning tonight when they face off against Melbourne United. United will be playing the Pelicans at John Cain Arena in an exhibition match, and New Orleans has brought the big […] The post United to host Pelicans in NBL x NBA clash appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
