TOP 5s | 2026 Queensland Preseason Testing
BRISBANE Lions Academy prospect Jethro Grills had a day out at the recent Queensland preseason testing combine, achieving top-five results in every event. What’s more, the 176cm top-ager finished first on the leaderboard in four of those tests to showcase his all-round athleticism. > > SCROLL to see the Top 5s for each test Grills notched […] The post TOP 5s | 2026 Queensland Preseason Testing appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Cienna Leslie
EAST Fremantle top-ager Cienna Leslie has played across all thirds of the ground, and the young Shark is ready to make those experiences count in 2026. A member of the West Australian summer squad, the Carlton supporter is chasing her dream of reaching the big time. We spoke to Leslie at the recent West Australian […] The post 2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Cienna Leslie appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Sydney steals top spot with Hawks hammering
IN A late twist in the race for the 2025/26 National Basketball League (NBL) championship, the Sydney Kings moved to top spot on the ladder after defeating the Illawarra Hawks by 26 points in a dominant display on Friday night. The Hawks welcomed the Kings to WIN Entertainment Centre looking to keep their own season […] The post Sydney steals top spot with Hawks hammering appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Tara Lord
CENTRAL District sporting talent Tara Lord has plenty of potential left in her, and the talented utility is one who could make her mark in the 2026 season. The Bulldogs player represented South Australia last year and is an international Under 16s softball representatives as well. We spoke to Lord at the weekend’s South Australian […] The post 2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Tara Lord appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
TOP 5s | 2026 Queensland Girls Preseason Testing
QUEENSLAND’S top footballing talents were put through their paces over the weekend as the Gold Coast Suns Academy and Brisbane Lions Academy members took part in the Sunshine State’s Preseason Testing event. > > SCROLL for the Top 5 in each test The talk of the event was Lily Quigley‘s record-breaking agility test with the former […] The post TOP 5s | 2026 Queensland Girls Preseason Testing appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 SANFLW 15 to Watch: #11 Layla Vizgaudis
ANOTHER season of SANFL Women’s action is just around the corner, and while the league year is a little later than usual, South Australian footy fans have the brand new AAMI Talent League to look forward to starting February 28. As has become an annual tradition for Rookie Me Central, we name our top juniors […] The post 2026 SANFLW 15 to Watch: #11 Layla Vizgaudis appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Majella Day
MURRAY Bushrangers sharpshooter Majella Day is no stranger to long car rides, with the Giants Academy member spending many hours on the road to chase her AFL Women’s dream. The National Academy representative is one of the top prospects in this year’s AFLW Draft and will be one to watch throughout the Talent League Girls. […] The post 2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Majella Day appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Rivalry renewed as NSW sides clash
ALTHOUGH it is all but season over for the reigning champions in the National Basketball League (NBL), the Illawarra Hawks will still be looking to knock off their contending rival in the Sydney Kings as the two sides clash tonight. The Hawks have fallen out of playoff contention unless a minor miracle happens, in what […] The post Rivalry renewed as NSW sides clash appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Jade Brazier
TALL defender Jade Brazier gained great experience through the Queensland side last season as a bottom-ager and now the Maroochydore junior is ready to take another step in her football development. A member of the Brisbane Lions Academy, Brazier has thrived on holding down a key role behind the ball. We spoke to Brazier at […] The post 2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Jade Brazier appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Melbourne makes it past Taipans to stay in top-four hunt
IN WHAT was a scrappy, down-to-the-wire match in the National Basketball League (NBL) on Thursday night, Melbourne United were able to just barely scrape past the Cairns Taipans, securing the victory away from home, 89-85. Although the game started off very slowly, Cairns was able to gain a small lead, which the Taipans maintained throughout […] The post Melbourne makes it past Taipans to stay in top-four hunt appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
South Australia locks in 2026 U16 Girls squad
THREE-time AFLW Under 16 Development Championships winners South Australia has locked in its squad for the 2026 nationals as they gun for a remarkable fourth straight title. The mentor in charge of the Croweaters’ three-peat, Bek McMahon, will again take the reins in the hope of adding more silverware to the cabinet. Initially naming a […] The post South Australia locks in 2026 U16 Girls squad appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
State teammates single Steed as one to watch
SWAN Districts midfielder Leo Steed has been the talk of the preseason out west, with several of his state summer squad teammates expecting big things in 2026. Steed missed out on last year’s winter squad, which he says has added “fuel to the fire” as he looks to impress during his top-age campaign. Having already […] The post State teammates single Steed as one to watch appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
