PREVIEW | 2026 TLG Preliminary Final: Oakleigh vs. Murray
OAKLEIGH Chargers were humbled by 57 points against Eastern Ranges in Round 21, but the top-ranked metropolitan side responded in the perfect fashion, storming past Western Jets by 60 points in the quarter final to book this preliminary final. Murray Bushrangers took the harder road, grinding out a four-point win over Tasmania Devils on the […] The post PREVIEW | 2026 TLG Preliminary Final: Oakleigh vs. Murray appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
PREVIEW | 2026 TLG Preliminary Final: Dandenong vs. Eastern
DANDENONG Stingrays have not lost a game all season, but Eastern Ranges arrives at Shepley Oval as the competition’s benchmark side over the past two years and will fancy its chances of ending that run at the worst possible time for the ladder leaders. The Stingrays needed a five-point win over Geelong Falcons to survive […] The post PREVIEW | 2026 TLG Preliminary Final: Dandenong vs. Eastern appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 QAFLW Grand Final preview: Southport vs. Bond University
THE 2026 QAFL Women’s premiership comes down to a rematch of the competition’s most recent dynasty-defining decider, with Southport chasing an unprecedented three-peat and Bond University out to avenge its 2024 Grand Final defeat. The Sharks claimed their maiden flag with a 35-point win over the Bull Sharks in the 2024 decider, then went back-to-back […] The post 2026 QAFLW Grand Final preview: Southport vs. Bond University appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
PREVIEW | AFL Sydney heavyweights to clash across huge semi-finals
THE AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division finals series moves into week two with two contests that look near-impossible to split, headlined by a Second Semi-Final rematch between minor premiers Manly Warringah Wolves and reigning premiers North Shore Bombers. AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division FINALS WEEK 2 FIXTURE: Manly Warringah Wolves vs. North Shore Bombers | […] The post PREVIEW | AFL Sydney heavyweights to clash across huge semi-finals appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: Ruthless Bays book Grand Final spot
GLENELG has booked its place in the AAMI Talent League Grand Final with a stylish 39-point win over Central District in Saturday’s qualifying final. The Bays built their victory on the back of a ruthlessly efficient opening quarter, booting eight straight goals to snatch the early ascendancy. They nailed home their advantage with a further […] The post Scouting Notes: Ruthless Bays book Grand Final spot appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: Beams’ bag helps kick Devils into finals
TASMANIA Devils have roared into the Talent League quarter-finals after a 36-point Wildcard Round win over Bendigo at KGV Oval. The hosts overcame a slow opening quarter to pile on five goals in each of the remaining terms and run out relatively comfortable victors. Bottom-age star Jake Beams bagged five goals for the winners in […] The post Scouting Notes: Beams’ bag helps kick Devils into finals appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Kings ascend to NBL throne once again
SYDNEY Kings celebrated their third NBL title in five seasons after overcoming Adelaide 36ers by 12 points in an action-packed game five of the Championship series at Qudos Bank Arena on Sunday afternoon. In front of almost 20,000 fans, the Kings came from seven points down at the final break to equalise and send the […] The post Kings ascend to NBL throne once again appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Rocci rips though Raiders as Thunder win
AN ENORMOUS triple-double and the game-winner from Maddison Rocci was the catalyst for the Keilor Thunder recording a one-point victory over the Knox Raiders in Round 1 of the 2026 NBL1 South Women’s season over the weekend. Rocci and the Thunder opened their account for the 2026 season by hosting the Raiders at Keilor Stadium […] The post Rocci rips though Raiders as Thunder win appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Sixers keep season alive by forcing game five
IN FITTING fashion, the 2026 National Basketball League (NBL) Championship Series is going to game five after the Adelaide 36ers defeated the Sydney Kings by one point at Adelaide Entertainment Centre in another dramatic encounter on Wednesday night. The Kings were on the brink of taking out the championship when they travelled to South Australia […] The post Sixers keep season alive by forcing game five appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Fa’ale leads CoE to opening round win
AN EXCELLENT performance from Jai Fa’ale has helped the Basketball Australia Centre of Excellence (BA CoE) claim its second win of Round 1 of the NBL1 East Men’s competition, this time defeating the Bankstown Bruins. Fa’ale had top-scored for the Centre of Excellence when they toppled the Penrith Panthers earlier in the weekend, indicating he […] The post Fa’ale leads CoE to opening round win appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Kings look to deliver knockout blow in Championship Series
THE SYDNEY Kings have the opportunity to take out the 2025/26 National Basketball League (NBL) title tonight when they face off against the Adelaide 36ers in game four of the Championship Series in South Australia. The Kings took a 2-1 series lead in game three in Sydney on Sunday afternoon, and have moved within one […] The post Kings look to deliver knockout blow in Championship Series appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Sebasio stars in debut as CoE crush Panthers
IT WAS a promising first match from the Basketball Australia Centre of Excellence (BA CoE) in the opening round of the 2026 NBL1 East Women’s season over the weekend, with Jay Sebasio impressing in a massive win over the Penrith Panthers. As is the case every season, it was a different looking CoE team to […] The post Sebasio stars in debut as CoE crush Panthers appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
