SANFLW U18s Semi-Finals: Bulldogs hold on by a point as Norwood cruise into grand final
TWO contrasting semi-finals played out at X Convenience Oval on Saturday evening, with Central District surviving a Sturt comeback to advance by the narrowest possible margin, while Norwood overwhelmed South Adelaide to book its place in Sunday’s AAMI Talent League Grand Final. CENTRAL DISTRICT 4.1 (25) def. STURT 3.6 (24) Central District held on by […] The post SANFLW U18s Semi-Finals: Bulldogs hold on by a point as Norwood cruise into grand final appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 WAFLW Round 5 wrap: Subiaco holds off spirited Thunder
SUBIACO survived a desperate Anzac Day night charge from Peel Thunder at Sullivan Logistics Stadium to claim an eight-point win, with Caitie Smith delivering a three-goal performance that proved the difference between the sides in the 6.10 (46) to 6.2 (38) result. The Lions were well served by an outstanding Paige Sheppard – who finished […] The post 2026 WAFLW Round 5 wrap: Subiaco holds off spirited Thunder appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: Sturt storms into top spot
STURT has rocketed back into top spot on the AAMI Talent League ladder after thumping Glenelg in Saturday’s top-of-the-table clash. The Bays’ unbeaten start to the season was snapped in brutal fashion, as the reigning premiers poured in 10 goals to two after half time to win by 65 points at Glenelg Oval. The Double […] The post Scouting Notes: Sturt storms into top spot appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: Pios, Chargers claim close wins
AFTER a series of one-sided results on Saturday, the Bendigo Pioneers and Oakleigh Chargers ensured Sunday would be a different story with respective close wins. The Pioneers led for just seven minutes in their eight-point victory over the Northern Territory, while the Chargers held off Dandenong’s late flurry thanks a late Hunter Easton goal to […] The post Scouting Notes: Pios, Chargers claim close wins appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 Talent League Girls R4 notes: Swans Academy vs. Tasmania Devils
SYDNEY Swans Academy produced a dominant first half to run away with a comprehensive victory over the Tasmania Devils at Blacktown International Sportspark on Saturday, winning 11.10 (76) to 2.5 (17). The Swans kicked eight goals to none in the opening two quarters to lead by 56 points at the main break before a more […] The post 2026 Talent League Girls R4 notes: Swans Academy vs. Tasmania Devils appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Purple Patch: Milner’s electric start lights up Shepley Oval
GIPPSLAND Power midfielder Lily Milner set the tone early against GWV Rebels, engineering three goals in the opening six minutes to send the Power flying out of the blocks. All three came directly from her work – two assists and a score involvement – in a concentrated burst that showcased everything that makes her one […] The post Purple Patch: Milner’s electric start lights up Shepley Oval 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.
