Perth loads up for second WAFLW season
AFTER what can only be described as a raging success for Perth in its first WAFL Women’s season, the Demons are not resting on their laurels when it comes to natural improvement. The young side has gone hard at recruiting some massive names from across the country, including a couple of highly regarded VFLW players […] The post Perth loads up for second WAFLW season appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Bullets beat Breakers in big boilover
CLAIMING their first win under interim head coach Darryl McDonald, the Brisbane Bullets made the most of home court advantage to defeat the New Zealand Breakers by 14 points in the National Basketball League (NBL). The Bullets hosted the Breakers at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre in a rare Monday night clash, looking to break their […] The post Bullets beat Breakers in big boilover appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Showcase rounds headline SANFL Women’s fixture
FIVE showcase rounds featuring all eight SANFL Women’s sides is the highlight of the 2026 fixture that was released earlier this month. The showcase rounds include four consecutive matches at one venue on a Saturday, taking place across the state allowing different sides to host the special day. > > FULL FIXTURE: SANFLW Rounds 3 (Coopers […] The post Showcase rounds headline SANFL Women’s fixture appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 AFLW Draft Clubs to Watch: South Adelaide
IN OUR off-season series, we take a look at some of the clubs across Australia who have a host of prospects for the 2026 AFLW Draft. We start the series at the very top with South Adelaide, where the Panthers loom as one who might have the most of any state league club, including two […] The post 2026 AFLW Draft Clubs to Watch: South Adelaide appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
McVeigh’s career-best masterclass leads Taipans to win
A CAREER night from National Basketball League (NBL) superstar Jack McVeigh was the catalyst for the Cairns Taipans recording a terrific upset win over the New Zealand Breakers in Queensland on Friday night. The Taipans hosted the Breakers at the Cairns Convention Centre to start the weekend, although the bottom-placed home side came into the […] The post McVeigh’s career-best masterclass leads Taipans to win appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Breakers battle Bullets to move up the standings
IN SOME rare Monday night National Basketball League (NBL) action, the New Zealand Breakers will be looking to move back into the top six of the standings when they take on a struggling Brisbane Bullets outfit. The Bullets will host the Breakers at Brisbane Entertainment Centre in a clash between two sides coming off a […] The post Breakers battle Bullets to move up the standings appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Massive Super Saturday opens WAFLW season
FRESH off a fixture release last week, there are plenty of tantalising matchups to keep an eye on in the WAFL Women’s, with the 2026 season set to explode from the opening day. Four incredibly intriguing contests take place across three venues on Saturday, March 28 as part of an 18-round season for the nine […] The post Massive Super Saturday opens WAFLW season appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Adelaide gets it done against undermanned Hawks
ALTHOUGH the opposition put up a brave fight in the National Basketball League (NBL) action on Saturday evening, the ladder-leading Adelaide 36ers got the job done with a six-point win over the Illawarra Hawks. It was a big opportunity for the Sixers to bounce back following a disappointing loss earlier in the round, with Adelaide […] The post Adelaide gets it done against undermanned Hawks appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
2025-26 NTFLW Premier League: Mid-Season Review
TWO THIRDS of the way through the NTFL Women’s Premier Division season and the ladder leading up to finals is taking shape. A total of 12 rounds have been completed with a clear premiership favourite, while there are a couple of key challengers and a further two mid-table sides who could ruffle some feathers in […] The post 2025-26 NTFLW Premier League: Mid-Season Review appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
26 in 2026: AFLW Draft prospects to watch
WHILE it will be tough to beat 2024 as an AFLW Draft, the 2026 draft crop is shaping up to be the next best, with plenty of talent and stacks of depth across the board. Several players are competing for pick one contention, and as has been the case for a number of years now, […] The post 26 in 2026: AFLW Draft prospects to watch appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
United back on track after hammering Hawks
IN LAST night’s Round 13 NBL matchup, Melbourne United went toe to toe against the struggling Illawarra Hawks, with United winning 97-75. Whilst the Hawks were able to keep it fairly close throughout the game, the fourth quarter was detrimental for them as they only scored eight points compared to United’s 23. With a 6-11 […] The post United back on track after hammering Hawks appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
EVERY CLUB | 2025 AFLW Draft team reviews
THE DUST has settled on this year’s AFLW Draft, which saw 60 players find new homes in Monday night’s event at Marvel Stadium. Across the last few days, Rookie Me Central has been unpacking each club’s respective hauls, revealing how they came together and granting a final grade. Click on the corresponding links below to […] The post EVERY CLUB | 2025 AFLW Draft team reviews appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
