Scouting Notes: Dockers NGA duo star in big Bulldogs win
SOUTH Fremantle has continued its unblemished start to the WAFL Colts season with a comprehensive 83-point victory over Swan Districts on Saturday. A pair of Fremantle Next Generation Academy (NGA) members played integral roles in the Round 3 clash, which saw the Bulldogs consolidate top spot. > > RECAP: Tigers, Bulldogs streak ahead as early Colts […] The post Scouting Notes: Dockers NGA duo star in big Bulldogs win appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2025 WAFLW Player Focus: Maya Louvel-Finn
EVERYONE loves a draft smokey and East Fremantle defender Maya Louvel-Finn is having a year to remember for the Sharks. Having overcame an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in the past, and returned via a mix of Rogers Cup and League action last season, the top-age talent has not missed a beat in 2025. Named […] The post 2025 WAFLW Player Focus: Maya Louvel-Finn appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: State academy duo makes SANFL U18 return
A PAIR of budding state representatives made their first SANFL Under 18 appearances for the season as Central District defeated North Adelaide by 43 points at X Convenience Oval on Thursday. Namely, star Centrals prospect Dyson Sharp and Roosters captain Blake Oudshoorn-Bennier returned to action. The Bulldogs had far too much class afield for the […] The post Scouting Notes: State academy duo makes SANFL U18 return appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
AFLW Draft Q&A: Jordyn Allen
AN ATHLETIC prospect who can play inside, outside or off half-back, Eastern Ranges top-ager Jordyn Allen is an eye-catching talent. Capable of feats not too dissimilar to her Collingwood namesake, the Brisbane supporter is a member of the National Academy and is coming off donning the Australian jumper on the weekend. We spoke to Allen […] The post AFLW Draft Q&A: Jordyn Allen appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
NBA Comparisons – Ben Saraf
ISRAELI shooting guard Ben Saraf offers plenty as a prospect ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft, and could develop into one of the best players in the class if all goes to plan when he hits the top level. At six-foot-six, he immediately catches the eye for the size he brings to his position, which […] The post NBA Comparisons – Ben Saraf appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
2025 WAFLW Team of the Week: Round 4
SUBIACO’s impressive win over East Fremantle earned the Lions a league-high five players in the WAFL Women’s Team of the Week for Round 4. Subiaco lead all-comers with fellow winners Claremont and Swan Districts each having three – as did East Fremantle – while the remaining five sides all had two representatives. Swan Districts top-age […] The post 2025 WAFLW Team of the Week: Round 4 appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Dell’Orso delivers despite reduced role
MAKING the move from Campbell University to the highly regarded Arizona Wildcats, Aussie Anthony Dell’Orso still made his mark despite a drop in opportunities as he was a part of the bigger picture. After proving an extremely productive offensive option at a smaller school, Dell’Orso received plenty of offers from the big programs, eventually settling […] The post Dell’Orso delivers despite reduced role appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Oste-Pinder makes his mark off the bench
IT WAS a magnificent team performance from the Southern Tigers in their win over the North Adelaide Rockets in the NBL1 Central Men’s over the weekend, and rising young gun Isaiah Oste-Pinder was certainly one of the standouts. The two teams came into the clash having performed quite similarly throughout the fixture, with both sides […] The post Oste-Pinder makes his mark off the bench appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
NBL1 Women’s | Maley steers Redbacks to tight win
IT TURNS out one can be better than two, with Anneli Maley single-handedly dragging her Perth Redbacks side to a come-from-behind victory against a Perry Lakes Hawks side with fellow WNBL players Sami Whitcomb and Alex Fowler putting on a show. In an unforgettable contest which was regarded as WNBL quality by some, Maley stuffed […] The post NBL1 Women’s | Maley steers Redbacks to tight win appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
NBA Comparisons – Carter Bryant
FORWARD Carter Bryant looms as a first round selection, and is pushing lottery territory at the 2025 NBA Draft in June, having impressed with the Arizona Wildcats in the NCAA this season. A rangy forward who can impact on both ends of the floor, Bryant excelled when cutting to the basket, showing impressive finishing at […] The post NBA Comparisons – Carter Bryant appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Smith’s solid senior campaign interrupted by injury
TASMANIAN Reyne Smith had another impressive campaign in the college basketball system, although his influence at the pointy end of the fixture was unfortunately plagued by an untimely injury. Smith was an intriguing prospect heading into the 2024/25 NCAA season, making the move from the Charleston Cougars over to the Louisville Cardinals after three campaigns […] The post Smith’s solid senior campaign interrupted by injury appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Levicki loads up with dominant display
CROSS-CODE star Olivia Levicki put up another strong performance as the West Adelaide Bearcats claimed a 21-point win over the Forestville Eagles in the NBL1 Central Women’s over the weekend. Coming into the clash at Port Adelaide Recreation Centre, the Bearcats were undefeated to start the season, and were firming as one of the championship […] The post Levicki loads up with dominant display appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
