REFRESHER | 2024/25 Sheffield Shield: State of play
THE 2024/25 Sheffield Shield season is going down to the wire, with just 5.86 points separating second and sixth. Only the top two teams can make the decider (March 26-30), but all six states in contention to claim their spot in the final two rounds. Before the final rounds get underway, we outline the state […]
PREVIEW | 2025 NSL: London Mavericks
THE 2025 Netball Super League season is a mere fortnight away, and in the lead up to the competition Rookie Me Central will be previewing each of the teams and taking a look at how they might go in this new era of English netball. Next up, it is time to take a look at […] The post PREVIEW | 2025 NSL: London Mavericks appeared first on Netball Rookie Me Central.
AFLW Draft Q&A: Priya Bowering
TASMANIAN midfielder Priya Bowering has long been a named renowned as one to watch from the Apple Isle and now the talented Lauderdale prospect enters her top-age year. A tough contested onballer with some deceptive athletic traits that round out a naturally talented profile. We spoke to the National Academy member at the recent Tasmanian […] The post AFLW Draft Q&A: Priya Bowering appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
WAFLW 15 to Watch in 2025: #13 Layla Quinn-Schofield
BOASTING an envious left boot, Subiaco forward Layla Quinn-Schofield made her WAFL Women’s debut in 2024 to earn Under 18s state honours. Quinn-Schofield played three games for the Lions, averaging 11.7 disposals and 2.7 tackles, while finishing off with a couple of majors to earn her spot in the Sandgropers’ side. LAYLA QUINN-SCHOFIELD PROFILE DOB: 27/07/2007Height: 166cmPosition: ForwardClub: Subiaco […] The post WAFLW 15 to Watch in 2025: #13 Layla Quinn-Schofield appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Wildcats left to wonder after missing Championship Series
THE 2024/2025 NBL season has come to an end for the Perth Wildcats in a heartbreaking one-point defeat to archrivals Melbourne United. The Wildcats had lost all four games to Melbourne this season leading into game two of the semi-final series but won a thriller to force a third game on Tuesday evening, where Chris […] The post Wildcats left to wonder after missing Championship Series appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
2025 SANFLW team preview: Norwood
REIGNING SANFL Women’s runner-up Norwood has not spent much time talking about last year’s heartache, and is instead fully focused on getting back to the last game of the season. The Redlegs secured a finals spot after missing out the year before, and came from fourth to reach the decider – only to lose to […] The post 2025 SANFLW team preview: Norwood appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: Giants cut down to size in Summer Series
THE GREATER Western Sydney (GWS) Giants Academy has been comfortably beaten in its opening Summer Series outing, going down to the AFL Sydney Under 22s by 61 points. After a goalless opening quarter, the victors kicked away with 10 majors to one across the second and third terms. Inaccuracy cost the Giants a kinder scoreline, […] The post Scouting Notes: Giants cut down to size in Summer Series appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
SCOUTING NOTES | Kentucky vs. LSU
IT WAS a one-sided affair in the NCAAM on Wednesday morning, as the Kentucky Wildcats handed the LSU Tigers a 31-point loss in a blowout result with several strong contributors from the winning side. The Wildcats are gearing up for a big March Madness campaign, and came into the clash with 18 wins from 28 […] The post SCOUTING NOTES | Kentucky vs. LSU appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
PREVIEW | 2025 NSL: Leeds Rhinos
THE 2025 Netball Super League season is a mere fortnight away, and in the lead up to the competition, Rookie Me Central will be previewing each of the teams and taking a look at how they might go in this new era of English netball. Next up, it is time to take a look at […] The post PREVIEW | 2025 NSL: Leeds Rhinos appeared first on Netball Rookie Me Central.
Clark crucial to game three triumph
A CAREER-BEST performance from Ian Clark has delivered a Championship Series berth to his side, as Melbourne United defeated the Perth Wildcats by one point in a thrilling game three of their semi-final series. The series was tied at one game apiece heading into Tuesday night’s clash at John Cain Arena, with both sides claiming […] The post Clark crucial to game three triumph appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
SCOUTING NOTES | Duke vs. Wake Forest
A MASTERCLASS from expected number-one draft pick Cooper Flagg led the Duke Blue Devils to a massive 33-point win over the Wake Forest Demon Deacons in the NCAAM on Tuesday morning. It was Duke’s final home game of the season ahead of the National Tournament, and the fans certainly showed up to support the Blue […] The post SCOUTING NOTES | Duke vs. Wake Forest appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
PREVIEW | 2025 NSL: Cardiff Dragons
THE 2025 Netball Super League season is a mere fortnight away, and in the lead-up to the competition, Rookie Me Central will be previewing each of the teams’ campaigns by analysing how they may fare in this new era of English netball. Next up are the Cardiff Dragons. Cardiff Dragons 2025 Netball Super League Squad […] The post PREVIEW | 2025 NSL: Cardiff Dragons appeared first on Netball Rookie Me Central.
