Freemantle leads all-comers in PPR preseason stakes
SOUTH Australian bottom-ager Maia Freemantle is the clubhouse leader when it comes to physical performance rating (PPR) over the preseason, registering a 95.3 at the South Australian Preseason Testing event. The physical performance rating scales athletes on their results across each of their physical tests – standing and running vertical jumps, 20m sprint, agility test […] The post Freemantle leads all-comers in PPR preseason stakes appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Perth powers to decider after defeating reigning champions
IN A statement performance in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) semi-finals, the Perth Lynx advanced to the Grand Final for the third time in the past five years, defeating the Bendigo Spirit in game two last week. The Spirit came into the clash with their backs against the wall, and the reigning champions needed […] The post Perth powers to decider after defeating reigning champions appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Macy Fair
AFTER a heartbreaking early end to her top-age season, returning over-ager Macy Fair is determined not to dwell on the past. An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear on the eve of her 18th year put any future development on hold for a while, but after plenty of reflection and advice from others, the 2007-born Fair […] The post 2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Macy Fair appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Lopez rounds out Next Star years with strong showing
ONE OF the most impressive prospects to come through the National Basketball League (NBL) Next Stars program, Karim Lopez wrapped up his time in the competition with another impressive performance as the New Zealand Breakers defeated the Adelaide 36ers to win the Ignite Cup. In their final game of the 2025/26 fixture, the Breakers took […] The post Lopez rounds out Next Star years with strong showing appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Kate Alexander
SOUTH Australian ruck Kate Alexander is a towering presence on the field, and now the Norwood tall has her sights set on bigger things. Entering her top-age season, Alexander has a number of goals to tick off as she looks to improve around the ground. We spoke to Alexander at the recent South Australian Preseason […] The post 2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Kate Alexander appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 SANFLW 15 to Watch: #4 Lucy Moore
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: #4 Lucy Moore appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
TOP 5s | 2026 Tasmanian Preseason Testing
THE BUDDING class of 2027 is shaping up nicely for Tasmania, if the recent preseason testing combine is anything to go by. Several 2009-born prospects produced top-five results across the event held in Hobart, headlined by dual-podium finisher Benjamin Russell. > > SCROLL to see the Top 5s for each test Lauderdale’s Russell exhibited his elite […] The post TOP 5s | 2026 Tasmanian Preseason Testing appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Georgie Fielder
GLENELG talent Georgie Fielder is her side’s top-age draft chance to watch, with the hard-running midfielder capable of playing both inside and outside. She has followed a similar path to her predecessors at the Bays in Piper Window and Violet Patterson, and now looks to carve out her own memorable draft-age season. We spoke to […] The post 2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Georgie Fielder appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Breakout players aplenty at NBL Awards
COMING off a strong finish to the 2025/26 National Basketball League (NBL) season, New Zealand Breakers big man Sam Mennenga has taken out the competition’s Next Generation Award as the most exciting young player in the league. In a pool of the talented youngsters, Mennenga was awarded the premier performer for the past season, having […] The post Breakout players aplenty at NBL Awards appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
2026 Talent League fixtures revealed
THE AFL has today released fixtures for the upcoming Talent League boys and girls seasons. The competition continues to expand, with news that the Bachar Houli Senior Boys Academy will compete in two matches, while the four club-aligned Northern Academies will now play seven games each. > > SCROLL for all the details TALENT LEAGUE BOYS […] The post 2026 Talent League fixtures revealed appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
NTFL WPL: Buffs hold off Crocs in do-or-die final
DARWIN Buffettes are through to the semi-finals after keeping Southern Districts at bay in a tight nine-point victory at TIO Stadium on the weekend. The Buffs came in as the last finalist to make the post-season, but despite a fifth placed regular season performance, Darwin showed that post-season results are a restart. It was not […] The post NTFL WPL: Buffs hold off Crocs in do-or-die final appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Cotton claims his sixth MVP in close finish
MODERN National Basketball League (NBL) great Bryce Cotton has added to his already ridiculous trophy cabinet, claiming a sixth Andrew Gaze Trophy for the Most Valuable Player in the competition, moving just one title behind the trophy’s namesake. It was his third consecutive MVP award, having taken out the top gong in both 2024 and […] The post Cotton claims his sixth MVP in close finish appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
