Kings cull Sharks in horror conditions
COORPAROO has found the key to knocking off the previously invincible Southport, with the Kings winning a slog in torrential conditions at Giffin Park. The normally high-scoring Sharks were kept to just one goal for the entire match, with the home side getting up 2.5 (17) to 1.3 (9). While the scores were low, it […] The post Kings cull Sharks in horror conditions appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Young guns and NBL stars make up Boomers squad
THERE is an exciting mix of established stars and emerging young talent in the recently announced 12-man Australian Boomers squad, for the upcoming 2025 FIBA Asia Cup, which is set to begin in Jeddah next week. The addition of youth to the squad in comparison to previous tournaments is a sign of the times for […] The post Young guns and NBL stars make up Boomers squad appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Bombers surge clear after one-point thriller
NORTH Shore Bombers have announced themselves as the team to beat in the 2025 AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division competition with an incredible one-point victory over fellow contenders Manly Warringah Wolves in Round 14. The top of the table clash lived up to all expectations with the bulk of the scoring in the first half, […] The post Bombers surge clear after one-point thriller appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2025 WAFLW Team of the Week: Round 17
HALF a dozen Lions lead the WAFL Women’s Team of the Week for Round 17 with Subiaco two clear of the next most represented side. Fellow winners Claremont and Swan Districts each have four, while Peel Thunder, and Round 17 losers West Perth have three apiece. The remaining trio of losing sides combine for the […] The post 2025 WAFLW Team of the Week: Round 17 appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
VFL Player Focus: Zeke Uwland (Gold Coast Suns)
IT WAS a long time coming, but pick one contender Zeke Uwland finally took the field for his first appearance at any level this year. The Gold Coast-tied prospect returned from back stress fractures for the Suns’ VFL side, which was undone by a mighty Brisbane fightback in Saturday’s Q-Clash. Having watched the entire Under […] The post VFL Player Focus: Zeke Uwland (Gold Coast Suns) appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
State Academy notes: 2025 SANFLW – Grand Final
SOUTH Adelaide won its fourth SANFL Women’s flag and second consecutive title, defeating Woodville-West Torrens in a memorable 2025 decider. A total of 10 State Academy members – between 18s and 16s – stepped out on the big stage and we took note of how they performed when the stakes were at their highest. The post State Academy notes: 2025 SANFLW – Grand Final appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: 2025 AFLW U18s – Queensland vs. Allies
AFTER a couple of gallant defeats at the hands of Vic Metro and Western Australia, the Allies came out on top against Queensland in their final game of the AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships. We took note of some of the players who caught the eye across both teams, with an even spread from the […] The post Scouting Notes: 2025 AFLW U18s – Queensland vs. Allies appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Kody stuffs the Statt sheet in massive outing
CAIRNS MARLINS gun Kody Stattmann has delivered a career-best outing in the NBL1 North Men’s competition over the weekend, leading his side to a massive 38-point win over the Townsville Heat with some seriously damaging play. It has not been a strong season for the Marlins, who currently sit at the bottom of the ladder, […] The post Kody stuffs the Statt sheet in massive outing appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Tasmanian gun named Under 16 All-Australian captain
DESPITE leaving the field through injury early in game three, Tasmanian star Max Gulliver has been named the Under 16 All-Australian captain. The midfielder’s outstanding National Championships campaign helped catapult his side to the Pool B title with an unblemished 3-0 record. > > How it Happened: 2025 AFL Under 16 National Championships Gulliver was one […] The post Tasmanian gun named Under 16 All-Australian captain appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Cobras bounce back with win over Wildcats
DESPITE suffering a loss in the first week of finals, the Kilsyth Cobras have advanced to the prelims of the Big V Youth Championship Men’s season after defeating the Eltham Wildcats by 10 points in their clash over the weekend. The Cobras were bested by the Casey Cavaliers in last weekend’s qualifying matchup, but having […] The post Cobras bounce back with win over Wildcats appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
2025 CTL | Round 16 Player of the Week: Ryder Corrigan
MURRAY Bushrangers powerhouse Ryder Corrigan is our Coates Talent League Player of the Week after filling his boots in Round 16. The hard-nosed midfielder amassed 32 disposals, eight clearances, five inside 50s and two goals as his side kicked away from Western Jets in a 32-point victory on Saturday. > > SNAPSHOT: 2025 Coates Talent League […] The post 2025 CTL | Round 16 Player of the Week: Ryder Corrigan appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Wildcats win against Tigers with strong first half
THE ELTHAM Wildcats took over their clash against the Melbourne Tigers early, jumping out to a hefty lead in the first half en route to a 19-point win in Round 6 of the VJBL Under-18 Girls VC Championship over the weekend. The Wildcats came into the clash as favourites after getting off to a strong […] The post Wildcats win against Tigers with strong first half appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
