Squad Depth: South Australian bottom-agers go big
WITH two rounds of National Championships action in the books, state squad members continue to press for representative selection back at club level. Both South and Western Australia were in action over the weekend, leaving plenty of budding prospects to show why they should get a chance on the big stage. South Australia’s winning team […] The post Squad Depth: South Australian bottom-agers go big appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: Power surges to thumping win over Pioneers
GIPPSLAND Power flexed their muscle in a dominant 118-point win over Bendigo in Bundoora on Sunday, lifting them into fourth place with a second win on the bounce. The floodgates opened after a steady first term, as Gippsland piled on 15 goals across the middle quarters while restricting Bendigo to just one per period. The […] The post Scouting Notes: Power surges to thumping win over Pioneers appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 Talent League Girls R12 notes: Dandenong Stingrays vs. Geelong Falcons
DANDENONG Stingrays’ incredible unbeaten season rolled on with a host of Vic Country representatives filtering back to the Stingrays and Geelong Falcons for Round 12 of the Talent League Girls competition. The Stingrays easily took home hte four points, booting five unanswered goals in the third term to storm to a 12.9 (81) to 3.5 […] The post 2026 Talent League Girls R12 notes: Dandenong Stingrays vs. Geelong Falcons appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 AFLW U18s: Round 2 Team of the Week
A HARD-FOUGHT second round of the AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships served up just two matches, but plenty of standout performances, with South Australia’s nine-point win over the Allies and Vic Metro’s 26-point comeback against Western Australia shaping our Round 2 Team of the Week. The Croweaters lead the way with seven representatives, with Vic […] The post 2026 AFLW U18s: Round 2 Team of the Week appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
AFLW Draft Player Focus: Ava Bilyk (Geelong Falcons)
GEELONG Falcons captain and highly-touted 2026 AFLW Draft prospect Ava Bilyk continues to prove why she is considered one of the premier talents in her class. Despite the Falcons suffering a heavy 12.9 (81) to 3.5 (23) defeat at the hands of the Dandenong Stingrays at Shepley Oval in Round 12 of the Talent League […] The post AFLW Draft Player Focus: Ava Bilyk (Geelong Falcons) appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Sophia Green
FORMER Murray Bushrangers talent now lining up for Oakleigh Chargers, Sophia Green moved back to Victoria after two years at boarding school in New South Wales, shifting from Vic Country to Vic Metro in the process. The 170cm defender/midfielder offers drive and versatility across half-back and the midfield, and is also a father-daughter prospect tied […] The post 2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Sophia Green 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.
