2025 AFL Draft Preview: Richmond
THE RICHMOND regeneration continues at the upcoming AFL Draft, with the Tigers holding consecutive top-10 selections. After seven of the Tigers’ eight national draftees from 2024 made their debuts this year, the club is once again well poised to be a key player in shaping the order of proceedings. > > 100+ PROFILES: View the 2025 […] The post 2025 AFL Draft Preview: Richmond appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Mennenga the magnificent leads Breakers past Bullets
ANOTHER towering performance from Sam Mennenga was a massive factor in the New Zealand Breakers recording a massive win over the Brisbane Bullets in the National Basketball League (NBL) Ignite Cup last night. The Bullets welcomed the Breakers to the Gold Coast Sport and Leisure Centre on Wednesday night for the competition’s in-season tournament, with […] The post Mennenga the magnificent leads Breakers past Bullets appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
2025 AFL Draft Preview: Port Adelaide
PORT Adelaide is set to take a unique approach to the 2025 AFL Draft, expected to overlook the fledgling talent pool in favour of rookie upgrades. Despite that, the next few months mark a fresh start for the Power under new senior coach Josh Carr, after a finals miss to end the Ken Hinkley era. […] The post 2025 AFL Draft Preview: Port Adelaide appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Well-travelled Wain determined to succeed
DRIVING 12 hours return to train and play football, it is fair to say talented athletic ruck Amaia Wain is hellbent on chasing her AFL Women’s dream. The top-age talent lives on New South Wales’ north east coast, with a six-hour trip one-way to Sydney where she has represented the Swans Academy, and played for […] The post Well-travelled Wain determined to succeed appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
JackJumpers welcome Sixers to Tassie in crucial clash
ROUND 9 action in the National Basketball League (NBL) continues tonight following the New Zealand Breakers tearing apart the Brisbane Bullets 113-84, with the Tasmania JackJumpers hosting the Adelaide 36ers at MyState Bank Arena. Thanks to the incredible performances from reigning MVP Bryce Cotton this season, Adelaide currently sit as the third spot right beneath […] The post JackJumpers welcome Sixers to Tassie in crucial clash appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
AFLW dream within reach for talented Louvel-Finn
ONE OF the most dedicated and thorough AFLW Draft prospects, West Australian Maya Louvel-Finn could not have done much more to justify her place at AFLW level. The talented defender finished third in East Fremantle’s Best and Fairest despite missing six games, earned All-Australian honours at the national championships and rarely had a quiet game […] The post AFLW dream within reach for talented Louvel-Finn appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2025 AFL Draft Preview: North Melbourne
FOR THE first time since 2019, North Melbourne heads into the AFL Draft without a top three pick, let alone one in the opening round. The Kangaroos’ bold trade on night one last year means without another deal, they will first come into the fold early on night two having finished the season in 16th. […] The post 2025 AFL Draft Preview: North Melbourne appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2025 AFL Draft Preview: Melbourne
MELBOURNE’S list revamp sees it head into the draft on the back of an 11-player turnover, once again setting up the opportunity to make two first round selections. The Dees are set to make between three and four selections, including the father-son coup of a developable key position utility. > > 100+ PROFILES: View the 2025 […] The post 2025 AFL Draft Preview: Melbourne appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Bullets host Breakers as teams look for spark
TWO SIDES looking to move up the standings will lock horns in the National Basketball League (NBL) Ignite Cup on Wednesday night, as the New Zealand Breakers travel across the Tasman to take on the Brisbane Bullets. The two sides have struggled to truly make their mark throughout the 2025/26 season to date despite some […] The post Bullets host Breakers as teams look for spark appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
2025 AFL Draft Preview: Hawthorn
AFTER failing to land a major trade coup in Essendon captain Zach Merrett, Hawthorn is left with a pair of first round selections heading into the National Draft. The Hawks made a splash with two finals wins from eighth this year, and now have the opportunity to add to their exciting young list. > > 100+ […] The post 2025 AFL Draft Preview: Hawthorn appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Rotunno rips through Lynx as Geelong gets Perth
TUESDAY night saw a hefty upset in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL), as the Geelong Venom stunned the second-placed Perth Lynx on the back of a commanding performance from emerging talent Lily Rotunno. The Venom hosted the Lynx at Geelong Arena in the final match of Round 4 of the 2025/26 season, and were […] The post Rotunno rips through Lynx as Geelong gets Perth appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Crows coach keen for Dees “challenge”
ADELAIDE farewelled its home fans ahead of a stint on the road after booking its place in a massive semi-final against Melbourne. The Crows produced a “pretty complete” performance during their win over first-time finalists St Kilda at Norwood Oval, coming away with an 8.12 (60) to 2.4 (16) victory. “We had a little patch […] The post Crows coach keen for Dees “challenge” appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
