2026 Talent League Girls preview: Sandringham Dragons
AFTER running through the Northern Academy sides ahead of the 2026 Coates Talent League Girls season, we cross our attention to the full-time teams in the competition, kicking off with Sandringham Dragons. The Dragons have lost a star talent to injury for the year, which provides opportunities to others to stand up. LAST SEASON Played: […] The post 2026 Talent League Girls preview: Sandringham Dragons appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
McKendrick muscles Tigers past Lions in battle of big cats
A TOWERING offensive performance from veteran Mollie McKendrick helped the Southern Tigers record a massive win over the Central Districts Lions in Round 1 of the NBL Central Women’s, which took place over the weekend. The Tigers and the Lions kicked off their 2026 campaigns at the Morphett Vale Basketball Stadium on Saturday evening, both […] The post McKendrick muscles Tigers past Lions in battle of big cats appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
2026 WAFLW Team Preview: East Fremantle
AFTER an extended period of success,East Fremantle fell short of yet another grand final in 2025, bundled out at the muddy elimination final stage. Entering 2026, there has been well publicised change afoot at the club and now the Sharks look set for a rebuild after losing a host of key players through the draft […] The post 2026 WAFLW Team Preview: East Fremantle appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Bearcats blast past Rockets in overtime
ALTHOUGH the reigning champions had to take the match to overtime to get the win, the West Adelaide Bearcats were able to get the job done in Round 1 of the NBL1 Central Men’s, defeating the North Adelaide Rockets. The Bearcats came into their season opener looking to defend last year’s championship, with the difficult […] The post Bearcats blast past Rockets in overtime appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Zoe Curry
TOUGH inside midfielder/forward Zoe Curry has spent plenty of time in the car over the last few years, having started her football career in New South Wales, before relocating to Victoria, and representing all of the Oakleigh Chargers, GWS Giants Academy and Allies squads. We spoke to the National Academy member about her football journey, […] The post 2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Zoe Curry appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 WAFLW Team Preview: West Perth
DESPITE at times being injury depleted, West Perth fought through a competitive season, ultimately falling short of fourth spot on percentage. Ultimately it meant after an impressive preliminary final appearance the year before that the Falcons missed out on the post-season, something they will look to change in 2026. LAST SEASON Finished: 5thWins: 9Losses: 7 […] The post 2026 WAFLW Team Preview: West Perth appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 WAFLW 15 to Watch: #5 Summer Ajduk
ANOTHER season of WAFLW Women’s action is just around the corner, with the season kicking off on March 28. As we did with the SANFL Women’s competition, Rookie Me Central will count down 15 players to watch in the upcoming year, focusing on either top-age or bottom-age prospects to keep in mind. We continue our […] The post 2026 WAFLW 15 to Watch: #5 Summer Ajduk appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 WAFLW 15 to Watch: #4 Summer Ajduk
ANOTHER season of WAFLW Women’s action is just around the corner, with the season kicking off on March 28. As we did with the SANFL Women’s competition, Rookie Me Central will count down 15 players to watch in the upcoming year, focusing on either top-age or bottom-age prospects to keep in mind. We continue our […] The post 2026 WAFLW 15 to Watch: #4 Summer Ajduk appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Reigning champs storm home to defeat Flames
WOODVILLE Warriors might have received quite the scare, but they managed to start their title defence with a win in the NBL1 Central Women’s competition for 2026, defeating the Norwood Flames by five points. The Flames welcomed the Warriors to The ARC Campbelltown on Saturday night, and the home side were going to be facing […] The post Reigning champs storm home to defeat Flames appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
2026 Talent League Girls preview: Lions Academy
BRISBANE Lions Academy is ready to regain its title as the top Northern Academy this season with the most successful eastern seaboard AFLW side’s pathway program prepares for a massive draft haul. After the Suns caught plenty of attention for their Academy depth over the last few years, it is now the Lions turn with […] The post 2026 Talent League Girls preview: Lions Academy appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 WAFLW Team Preview: South Fremantle
AFTER a maiden finals series in 2024, South Fremantle slumped outside the top four in 2025 with some super highs, and frustrating lows which saw the Bulldogs record a sixth place finish overall. Having gained plenty of experience back and new to the club entering the 2026 season, expect South Fremantle to make its way […] The post 2026 WAFLW Team Preview: South Fremantle appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
‘DJ’ dominates in opening round of NBL1 Central
DESPITE being in the twilight of his career, experienced forward Daniel Johnson delivered a huge performance as the Forestville Eagles defeated the Eastern Mavericks by seven points in Round 1 of the 2026 NBL1 Central Men’s season. The season began over the weekend, with the Central division starting a week before other states to get […] The post ‘DJ’ dominates in opening round of NBL1 Central appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
