Kouakou-Heugue makes his mark in blowout win
AFTER biding his time off the bench over the first month of the season, National Basketball League (NBL) Next Star Noa Kouakou-Heugue was able to show off his craft as his Perth Wildcats delivered a thumping win over the Cairns Taipans. Kouakou-Heugue joined the Wildcats over the offseason, following in the footsteps of fellow French […] The post Kouakou-Heugue makes his mark in blowout win appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Pies need four-quarter performance: Wright
COLLINGWOOD showed plenty of promise during a second half fightback against Richmond, but ultimately the slow start cost the Magpies as the Tigers leapfrogged them into 16th with a 7.4 (46) to 5.3 (33) victory. The game was not short of memories or highlights for both sides, with all three Mark of the Year nominations […] The post Pies need four-quarter performance: Wright appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Usher “super grateful” for support after frustrating 18 months
ONE OF the brightest young talents to have ever graced a football field, Ava Usher had ‘future star’ written all over her after an incredible double bottom-age campaign where she made a living breaking ankles and producing highlights that many would dream of being able to do. However life, and in her case, injury does […] The post Usher “super grateful” for support after frustrating 18 months appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Taipans, Wildcats looking to break losing streaks
THE NEWLY started National Basketball League (NBL) Ignite Cup resumes tonight, when the Perth Wildcats head up north to face off against the Cairns Taipans at Cairns Convention Centre for some Wednesday night hoops. Both teams have lost consecutive matches, with the Taipans sitting in the midst of a four-game losing streak, while the Wildcats […] The post Taipans, Wildcats looking to break losing streaks appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Townsville catches Fire late to stump Spirit
IN THE opening round of the 2025/26 Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) season, the Townsville Fire broke away late in their clash against the Bendigo Spirit to claim an eight-point victory over the weekend. The first week of the fixture took place over the past week, with a long offseason culminating in some exciting matchups, […] The post Townsville catches Fire late to stump Spirit appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Gold Coast wins three-way race for Sunny
GOLD Coast Suns have gained a massive boost ahead of the AFL Women’s Draft, as their only Academy member with multiple club ties in Sunny Lappin has committed to nominating the Suns. Lappin, the daughter of 251-game Matthew, turned down the option to nominate Carlton and St Kilda where her dad played 196 and 55 […] The post Gold Coast wins three-way race for Sunny appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Bulldogs break drought after Mackay magic
THERE is usually something in the water around Far North Queensland, though at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay, the only thing biting was a ferocious Western Bulldogs outfit. Breaking through for their first interstate win under the two-season tutelage of Tam Hyett, they made light work of a disappointing Gold Coast Suns outfit […] The post Bulldogs break drought after Mackay magic appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Glover goes bang as Phoenix down reigning champs
A MAGNIFICENT shooting performance from Angus Glover was one of the biggest driving forces in getting the SEM Phoenix to a massive win over the Illawarra Hawks when the two sides locked horns in the National Basketball League (NBL) over the weekend. The Phoenix hosted last year’s NBL champions at John Cain Arena on Saturday […] The post Glover goes bang as Phoenix down reigning champs appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Tigers “ragged” but with “so much upside”
RICHMOND “wasn’t perfect”, but coach Ryan Ferguson was proud of the way his side stood up against Collingwood’s pressure as the Tigers went on to defeat the Magpies by 13 points in Round 10 of the AFL Women’s. The Tigers were challenged throughout the second half as the Magpies drew within seven points in the […] The post Tigers “ragged” but with “so much upside” appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Capitals’ cracking first quarter downs Flyers
A RED-HOT start to their first match of the 2025/26 Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) helped the UC Capitals to their opening win of the fixture, defeating the Southside Flyers by nine points in Round 1. In front of over 4000 fans at John Cain Arena on Saturday afternoon, Sara Blicavs starred in her first […] The post Capitals’ cracking first quarter downs Flyers appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Aussies announce final teams for Oceania Championships
FOLLOWING a week of training at the Australian Institute of Sport, the final teams have been announced for Australia’s men’s and women’s teams that will be competing at the 2025 FIBA Under-17 Oceania Championships. The tournament will be held from December 8-13 in Samoa, and will see the best sides from the continent lock horns […] The post Aussies announce final teams for Oceania Championships appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Bryce drops 50 again in remarkable scoring performance
FOR THE second time in 12 months, superstar guard Bryce Cotton surpassed the 50-point mark in the National Basketball League (NBL), dropping 53 to lead his Adelaide 36ers to a gritty win over the Cairns Taipans. Cotton has firmed as the clear favourite for a remarkable sixth Most Valuable Player award, putting him just one […] The post Bryce drops 50 again in remarkable scoring performance appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
