PJC helps New Zealand Break back with OT win
A NAIL-BITING finish and game-securing basket from Parker Jackson-Cartwright who fell just short of a triple-double saw New Zealand Breakers bounce back from a shock loss to Brisbane Bullets and knock off Tasmanian JackJumpers by a single point in overtime. New Zealand Breakers (81) def. Tasmania JackJumpers (80) The NBL Round 14 match was a […] The post PJC helps New Zealand Break back with OT win appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Jackies aim to pile on more Breakers pain
LEAPFROGGING their opponents over the last few weeks, Tasmania JackJumpers have the opportunity to push further clear of New Zealand Breakers when the two most southern sides do battle on Boxing Day tonight. The JackJumpers host the Breakers at MyState Bank Arena, and will be looking to make it four wins from their past five […] The post Jackies aim to pile on more Breakers pain appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Kings Cook Hawks on Christmas Day
IT WAS just about over before it had really begun as the Christmas Day NBL special clash between Sydney Kings and Illawarra Hawks ended up in a blowout in favour of the former at Qudos Bank Arena, 108-84. Sydney Kings (108) def. Illawarra Hawks (84) The Kings are on a red-hot run at the moment, […] The post Kings Cook Hawks on Christmas Day appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Adelaide overwhelms Cairns in statement win
IN A TOP against bottom clash, Adelaide 36ers were always tipped to get the job done against Cairns Taipans on Christmas Eve, especially when the latter’s marquee player Jack McVeigh could not get going. In the end, McVeigh was limited to just nine points (4/14 from the field and 1/8 from three-point range) as the […] The post Adelaide overwhelms Cairns in statement win appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Lynx Cap off massive month with fifth straight win
PERTH Lynx’s incredible recent form continued on Tuesday with another massive win, this time over the fourth placed UC Capitals. In front of a home crowd at Perth High Performance Centre, the Lynx made it five victories on the bounce in the last WNBL match prior to Christmas. Perth Lynx (75) def. UC Capitals (49) […] The post Lynx Cap off massive month with fifth straight win appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Rookie Me Central ready for a huge 2026
IT HAS come to the close of another year, and as families and friends enjoy the holiday and festive seasons, Rookie Me Central prepares to close the door on 2025 and look ahead to an even bigger and better 2026 season. We thank all those people who have taken the time to consume our content […] The post Rookie Me Central ready for a huge 2026 appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 AFLW Draft Clubs to Watch: Eastern Ranges
AFTER four players landed at AFL Women’s clubs in the most recent draft, the Eastern Ranges are set to have another bumper crop in 2026 with no shortage of talent across the board. In our final AFLW Draft Clubs to Watch in 2026 prior to Christmas, we name a few players to remember for next […] The post 2026 AFLW Draft Clubs to Watch: Eastern Ranges appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Taipans looking to upset sizzling Sixers
IN A matchup that has no shortage of star power, the Cairns Taipans will travel to South Australia to take on the Adelaide 36ers in a National Basketball League (NBL) matchup to begin Round 14 on Christmas Eve. The two bookends of the standings will lock horns at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre on Wednesday night, […] The post Taipans looking to upset sizzling Sixers appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Tasmania toughness steers JackJumpers to win
IN THE annual National Basketball League (NBL) open-air clash, the Tasmania JackJumpers delivered one of their best performances of the 2025/26 fixture, defeating Melbourne United by 19 points in a dominant display. It was another instalment of one of the NBL’s best modern rivalries, one that has included last-second thrillers and postseason matchups. Although United […] The post Tasmania toughness steers JackJumpers to win appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
2026 AFLW Draft Clubs to Watch: West Perth
MUCH like South Adelaide yesterday, West Perth boasts a couple of key players to watch at the pointy end of next year’s AFLW Draft. In the latest installment of our Clubs to Watch, we take a look at the Falcons with a pair of National Academy members who loom as likely top 10 chances. > > […] The post 2026 AFLW Draft Clubs to Watch: West Perth appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Doolittle dominance drives Perth to Tassie triumph
IT WAS another terrific performance from Perth Wildcats forward Kristian Doolittle in the National Basketball League (NBL) over the weekend, leading his side to a nine-point win over the Tasmania JackJumpers. The JackJumpers welcomed the Wildcats to their home deck at MyState Bank Arena on Sunday afternoon in a big matchup for both sides. The […] The post Doolittle dominance drives Perth to Tassie triumph appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
United host JackJumpers in open air clash
ONE OF the most exciting nights on the National Basketball League (NBL) calendar, Melbourne United will welcome the Tasmania JackJumpers to an open-roof John Cain Arena for a game that is always a spectacle. The NBL’s open-air clash will see Tasmania lock horns with Melbourne under the night sky, and adding to the intrigue of […] The post United host JackJumpers in open air clash appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
