Stats Report | 2025/26 NTFL MPL: Round 17
NIGHTCLIFF’S quest for a finals double chance roared on in Round 17, as a bunch of Tigers dined out in their 147-point win over Wanderers. Former Hawthorn and Western Bulldogs forward Fergus Greene was a standout, booting five goals from 21 disposals and a competition-high 12 marks. > > ROUND WRAP: Waratah loss keeps finals race […] The post Stats Report | 2025/26 NTFL MPL: Round 17 appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Scarlet Gallo
SUBIACO top-ager Scarlet Gallo got a taste for WAFL Women’s League action last season when she played six matches at the top West Australian flight, while also building her game through the Rogers Cup (10 matches). The forward/midfielder was elevated into the WA summer squad leading into 2026, and is hoping to go to another […] The post 2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Scarlet Gallo appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Lewis lively in win over Breakers
HEADING towards the conclusion of his final season as a Next Star in the National Basketball League (NBL), Malique Lewis was one of the standouts as the SEM Phoenix defeated the New Zealand Breakers last Thursday. The Phoenix are well-placed heading into their upcoming finals campaign, having established a strong identity on both ends of […] The post Lewis lively in win over Breakers appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
NTFL WPL: Tiger Time as Nightcliff secures minor premiership
NIGHTCLIFF flexed its muscles in the penultimate round of the NTFL Women’s Premier League with a 118-point shellacking of Wanderers to ensure the Tigers will finish the 2025/26 season as minor premiers. The Tigers are 14-0 for the season and despite only having the second best percentage in the league, are now eight points clear […] The post NTFL WPL: Tiger Time as Nightcliff secures minor premiership appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
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.