Wounded Tassie no match for sizzling Sydney
THURSDAY night’s action in the National Basketball League (NBL) saw the Sydney Kings prove too good for the Tasmania JackJumpers when the two sides went head to head at Qudos Bank Arena, with the home side claiming an 11-point win. The Kings did come into the clash without the services of Xavier Cooks and Matthew […] The post Wounded Tassie no match for sizzling Sydney appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
NTFL All-Star squads announced
SQUADS for the Northern Territory Football League’s (NTFL) All-Star Saturday event have been revealed, with four games set to showcase the best the Top End has to offer. The Under 18 Futures kick off the show before the senior men’s and women’s take centre stage at TIO Stadium. > > SCROLL to see the full squads […] The post NTFL All-Star squads announced appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Vic Country & Metro summer squads revealed
THE 2026 Vic Country and Metro summer squads have been announced, with 51 of the state’s brightest prospects earning selection. Both sides contain five bottom-age (2009-born) players, while Victoria’s 11 National Academy members gain automatic entry, and nine club-tied players have been included. > > SCROLL to see the full squads Leading the 2026 eligible crop […] The post Vic Country & Metro summer squads revealed appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Recruitment drive: Standalone Sandringham’s signing spree
THERE’S something in the water down at Sandringham. The bayside club will enter standalone status for the first time this century in 2026, having cut its AFL alignment to St Kilda. With close ties to community clubs and stakeholders, and nearly of 100 years of history, the Zebras have embarked on a monumental list build. […] The post Recruitment drive: Standalone Sandringham’s signing spree appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Phoenix shoot their way to win over Breakers
AT A packed out State Basketball Centre, the SEM Phoenix hosted the New Zealand Breakers in a fiery, high-scoring matchup in the National Basketball League (NBL). While the Phoenix ended up grabbing the seven-point win, the Breakers stayed in the game all throughout and were in arms reach of the victory. The Breakers, sitting at […] The post Phoenix shoot their way to win over Breakers appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Bullets’ pain continues against United
THE BRISBANE Bullets have lost their seventh consecutive game, going down 98-66 to fourth place Melbourne United in the first game of the week in the National Basketball League (NBL) last night. Sitting last on the ladder with six wins and 21 losses, an injury plagued season has left Brisbane scrambling for replacements, which has […] The post Bullets’ pain continues against United appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Recruitment drive: Subiaco seeks finals return
OFF-SEASONS can often be the catalyst for in-season success, and several state league clubs will hope that is the case in 2026. In a new series on Rookie Me Central, we highlight some of the most exciting recruitment drives from around the country. Next up is WAFL club Subiaco. Arguably the most successful West Australian […] The post Recruitment drive: Subiaco seeks finals return appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Breakers looking to stay alive in clash with Phoenix
GIVEN their placement just outside of the top-six in the National Basketball League (NBL), every game must be a win for the New Zealand Breakers from here on out, but in their way tonight are the red-hot SEM Phoenix. The Breakers currently occupy seventh spot on the ladder in the NBL, two wins behind the […] The post Breakers looking to stay alive in clash with Phoenix appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
United look for two on the trot against Bullets
FRESH off one of their most important wins of the 2025/26 National Basketball League (NBL), Melbourne United will be looking to keep their momentum rolling when they take on the Brisbane Bullets in the first game of Round 17. United will welcome the Bullets to Red Energy Arena on Wednesday night for another of their […] The post United look for two on the trot against Bullets appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Recruitment drive: South’s surge of talent
OFF-SEASONS can often be the catalyst for in-season success, and several state league clubs will hope that is the case in 2026. In a new series on Rookie Me Central, we highlight some of the most exciting recruitment drives from around the country, starting with SANFL club South Adelaide. The Panthers have an exciting crop […] The post Recruitment drive: South’s surge of talent appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
NT Talent Time: Scott shines in Tigers triumph
NIGHTCLIFF kept its top three push rolling in Round 15, as young gun Adrian Scott impressed fresh off the bye. The 2006-born talent booted two goals from his 14 possessions (12 uncontested), injecting plenty of energy to the Tigers side which defeated Palmerston by 63 points on Saturday night. > > MPL Round 15: Match of […] The post NT Talent Time: Scott shines in Tigers triumph appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Perth pips Spirit at home in HoopsFest encounter
IN FRONT of their home fans, the Perth Lynx were able to make HoopsFest a winner out west, claiming a thrilling four-point win over the Bendigo Spirit in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) on Thursday night. The Lynx kicked off the HoopsFest round of play at RAC Arena on Thursday, with both the NBL […] The post Perth pips Spirit at home in HoopsFest encounter appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
