Conti debuts for Geelong as United strike Lightning
GEELONG United made it two from two against Adelaide Lightning in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) yesterday, with the league’s newest side overcoming the last placed South Australian team by 10 points. A big name making her debut in the match was talented guard Monique Conti now her AFLW commitments – including yet another […] The post Conti debuts for Geelong as United strike Lightning appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Bulls topple table topping Vics in tight finish
QUEENSLAND has produced the upset of the Sheffield Shield season to-date, toppling the ladder leading Victoria by 23 runs at the MCG yesterday. Mark Steketee proved a thorn in the hosts’ side, taking the decisive wicket and bolstering the Bulls’ totals with crucial tailend runs. >> SCROLL to see the full scorecard Victoria was set […]
Ellyse Perry’s historic performance sets up win against India
THERE was a sense of déjà vu for Australia in its second ODI against India with another masterful performance from youngster Georgia Voll, which was paired another experienced star’s career-best figures in Ellyse Perry. This Australian women’s series against India, has been one to remember for a few reasons. It started with Voll’s two first […]
Top two keep winning to set up enthralling decider
YESTERDAY’S first day of finals at the 2024 Under 19 Female National Championships did not provide too many surprises, but did set up a very entertaining final day of competition. Today will see a Grand Final, a third place playoff and more round robin matches for those who did not make the top four. Those […]
Regular rounds come to end, finals time on horizon
YESTERDAY was the final day of round robin matches at the Under 19 Female National Championships, with the placing and knockout matches kicking off today. NSW Metro vs NSW Country In the battle of the NSWs, it was Metro who emerged on top, winning by 35 runs. After Metro first made 6/26, Country only managed […]
BBL|14 Season Preview: Perth Scorchers
THE 2024/25 Big Bash League (BBL) season is right around the corner, kicking off with a clash between the Perth Scorchers and Melbourne Stars on December 15. Another bumper schedule plays host to 40 matches followed by a finals series which will see the BBL|14 title awarded on January 27. With plenty of water passing […]
Flyers look to quell Lightning
SOUTHSIDE Flyers face a must-win contest against WNBL slow starters Adelaide Lightning in order to remain in contention with the top three sides. A victory in tonight’s clash against the Lightning will edge the Flyers back to an even 4-4 win-loss keel, while also handing their opponents a sixth loss in the 2024/25 season. The […] The post Flyers look to quell Lightning appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
BBL|14 Season Preview: Sydney Sixers
THE 2024/25 Big Bash League (BBL) season is right around the corner, kicking off with a clash between the Perth Scorchers and Melbourne Stars on December 15. Another bumper schedule plays host to 40 matches followed by a finals series which will see the BBL|14 title awarded on January 27. With plenty of water passing […]
Djoker, Kyrgios return for Brisbane
THE first of the 2025 ATP Tour tournament entry lists are out, with former world number one Novak Djokovic and Australian firebrand Nick Kyrgios both set to headline the Brisbane International which kicks off at the end of this month. Though technically a 2025 calendar event, the first round of action takes place from December […] The post Djoker, Kyrgios return for Brisbane appeared first on Tennis Rookie Me Central.
Schutt and Voll lead Australia to crushing win against India
IT was Australia’s young talent and their more experienced core that took hold at Allan Border Field in Brisbane, taking the win by five wickets in the first game of the series. In her first game, all-rounder Georgia Voll (46 off 42 balls) was instrumental in the run chase, while at the other end of […]
Western teams looking to follow up winning weekend
FOLLOWING a successful weekend that delivered four wins from four games for the Western Australian sides, the Perth Lynx and Perth Wildcats will both again face two opponents this weekend. For the Lynx, who reside second on the WNBL table after five consecutive wins, their round kicked off on Thursday night in a blockbuster, with […] The post Western teams looking to follow up winning weekend appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Top two start to break away at 19s Nationals
YESTERDAY the competition at the Under 19 Female National Championships moved to one dayers after a day off, with a top two now starting to separate themselves from the rest. Today’s competition sees one more round of one dayers before finals kick off tomorrow. NSW Metro vs Vic Country NSW Metro still remains undefeated so […]
