Preseason Q&A: Will Jenkin (Swans Academy)
FROM playing Auskick in Hong Kong to earning selection in last year’s National Futures match, Will Jenkin is traversing a unique path through his footballing career. What’s more, he’s doing it alongside twin brother Guy, with the pair being equal parts inseparable and impossible to tell apart. Jenkin did not partake in the Futures match […] The post Preseason Q&A: Will Jenkin (Swans Academy) appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 SANFLW 15 to Watch: #15 Hope Taylor
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: #15 Hope Taylor appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Taipans take down Bullets in Sunshine Stoush
WHEN the Brisbane Bullets faced off against the Cairns Taipans at home in the National Basketball League (NBL) on Sunday afternoon to close out the round, the latter ended up winning 81-72. Both Cairns and Brisbane have had unsuccessful seasons, with Brisbane sitting in last place with six wins, while Cairns was just one spot […] The post Taipans take down Bullets in Sunshine Stoush appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
NTFL MPL: Waratah loss keeps finals race open
WARATAH’S 35-point defeat to St Mary’s has left the door ajar for Tiwi to snatch a finals spot with one round left to play in the NTFL Men’s Premier League. The Warriors remain two points ahead of the Bombers in fifth place, but have now lost consecutive games against fellow finals contenders. > > SCROLL for […] The post NTFL MPL: Waratah loss keeps finals race open appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Kings turn heads with big time statement against Phoenix
SYDNEY Kings have officially stamped their authority as arguably the most complete team in the National Basketball League (NBL) on Sunday afternoon, beating down the SEM Phoenix, 114-88. In what was a close first half, in the last quarter the Phoenix crumbled under the pressure, scoring just 11 points in the last period compared to […] The post Kings turn heads with big time statement against Phoenix appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Raffi Baviello
DESPITE a long-term season injury last year, Queensland talent Raffi Baviello remains a player to watch in 2026. Baviello went through rehab for an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear, but has emerged better for it, and now looks to break the lines again this year. We spoke to Baviello at the Queensland Preseason Testing Day […] The post 2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Raffi Baviello appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Brea Trevitt
GIANTS Academy top-ager Brea Trevitt played a key part of Parramatta Goannas’ program last season in the AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division and though she is yet to represent the orange and charcoal at Coates Talent League Girls level, is set to build her game even more this season. We spoke to Trevitt over the […] The post 2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Brea Trevitt appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
JackJumpers face Bullets in important game
ALTHOUGH only one of the teams in tonight’s National Basketball League (NBL) clash between the Tasmania JackJumpers and the Brisbane Bullets can make the postseason, the latter will be looking to spoil the fun. The JackJumpers are clinging on to sixth spot, and following last night’s result, will certainly need to keep winning if they […] The post JackJumpers face Bullets in important game appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Central features to fill preseason void
PRESEASON is well and truly underway and with the first of the AFL and AFLW Draft hopeful features being released, Rookie Me Central is preparing for a massive couple of months leading up to the 2026 football season. Rookie Me is the Official Athletic Testing Partner of AFL Pathways and will conduct the events, while the […] The post Central features to fill preseason void appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Breakers finals hopes dealt blow after loss to Phoenix
IN THE National Basketball League on Thursday night, the SEM Phoenix made the trip to Auckland to play the New Zealand Breakers, who are looking to secure a late-season finals spot, with the visitors getting the job done in emphatic fashion. Although the Breakers came into the game hard-headed and had a strong start, things […] The post Breakers finals hopes dealt blow after loss to Phoenix appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
2026 Northern Territory U18 Girls squad released
A MASSIVE 50-player strong squad has been released as part of the Northern Territory Academy Under 18 Girls pathway. Featuring a host of over, top, bottom and double bottom-agers, the team that will compete in the Coates Talent League Girls pathway will also have a number of players vying for Allies spots at Under 18s […] The post 2026 Northern Territory U18 Girls squad released appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Cara Dziegielewski
AN ALL-AUSTRALIAN at bottom-age level, Cara Dziegielewski is one of the leading West Australians in this year’s AFLW Draft. Alongside close friend Lexi Strachan, the West Perth duo form two thirds of the Sandgropers’ National AFLW Academy talent. We spoke to Dziegielewski at the WAFLW Preseason Testing day about her football journey, experiences through the […] The post 2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Cara Dziegielewski appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
