Western Australia crowned Under 19 champions
WESTERN Australia has taken out the Under 19 National Championships title after defeating Victoria Metro by 20 runs in Thursday’s decider. WA won the toss and set 149 for victory in a low-scoring affair at Karen Rolton Oval, before skittling the Vics for 128 to secure another piece of silverware for the state. >> SCROLL […]
2024 AFLW Draft review: Melbourne
AN EXPLOSIVE and versatile top-end tall along with a competitive small highlighted Melbourne’s early AFLW Draft selections, followed by taking a punt on an indoor hockey player with the last pick in the draft. > > EVERY PICK: National Draft | Recap DRAFT HAUL National Draft: 3. Molly O’Hehir21. Maggie Mahony60. Amelia Dethridge Coming into the […] The post 2024 AFLW Draft review: Melbourne appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Lynx stun Spirit to hand Bendigo first loss
THERE are now no unbeaten sides in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) after the Perth Lynx defeated Bendigo Spirit in a top of the table clash that will shape the remainder of the 2024/25 season. The twos sides clashed at Red Energy Arena on Thursday night, and it was the top-placed Bendigo looking to […] The post Lynx stun Spirit to hand Bendigo first loss appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Riotous Renegades humble Hurricanes in Geelong
MELBOURNE Renegades have trounced the Hobart Hurricanes in a six-wicket victory at GMHBA Stadium, spearheaded by in-form import Tim Seifert. After his side skittled the ‘Canes for 74 on a bowler friendly pitch, the gloveman remained unbeaten on 37 (19) to help surpass the target in just nine overs. >> SCROLL to see the scorecard […]
Rain dampens Australia’s effort to pull ahead in Brisbane
A DRAW was played out over five days play in Brisbane, with rain marring Australia’s effort to pull ahead in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The teams go into the sold-out first day of the Boxing Day test each with a game in hand after India took the first test in Perth, and Australia hit back in […]
SCOUTING NOTES | Alabama vs. North Dakota
IN A high-scoring encounter, the Alabama Crimson Tide did enough to get past the North Dakota Fighting Hawks by seven points in the NCAAM basketball action. The Crimson Tide took on the Fighting Hawks at Betty Engelstad Sioux Center on Thursday morning, in a clash that was set to highlight the impressive talent across the […] The post SCOUTING NOTES | Alabama vs. North Dakota appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
2024 AFLW Draft review: Hawthorn
HAWTHORN wasted no time rolling the dice in the 2024 AFLW Draft, preferring players with huge upside. The brown and gold went for predominantly taller players, though the underlying theme was elite athleticism, so the Hawks will have no problems providing speed on the ball in any third of the ground. > > EVERY PICK: National […] The post 2024 AFLW Draft review: Hawthorn appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2024 AFLW Draft review: GWS
IT WAS a relatively quiet evening for the GWS Giants, but they got to choose quality over quantity with their two selections. Thanks to it being a fully National Draft, the Giants got to pick a couple of young guns outside of NSW-ACT and add serious depth to its on-ball brigade. > > EVERY PICK: National […] The post 2024 AFLW Draft review: GWS appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2024 AFLW Draft review: Gold Coast
IN WHAT was the most straightforward evening for any of the 18 AFL Women’s clubs, the Gold Coast Suns simply matched or selected the five players from their Academy. All five will provide different strengths and showed how talented they are over the last few years, beginning what looms as a massive era at the […] The post 2024 AFLW Draft review: Gold Coast appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Cotton craziness continues as Bryce brings the big show
THE FORM of superstar point guard Bryce Cotton has been irresistible of late, and he has shown no signs of slowing down after another match-winning performance in the big win over the Cairns Taipans last weekend. Cotton came into the Perth Wildcats‘ matchup against the bottom-placed Taipans in career-best form, having recorded 40 or more […] The post Cotton craziness continues as Bryce brings the big show appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
New Dee “stoked” for massive move East
IT HAS been a big week for one of the newest Dees Molly O’Hehir, who had her dream realised on Monday night at the 2024 AFL Women’s Draft. Speaking the morning after the draft, the excitement on her face and the emotion in her voice were clear for all to see. “I haven’t gotten over […] The post New Dee “stoked” for massive move East appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Magpies swoop into fifth on NTFLW ladder
PALMERSTON moved back into the safe finals spots with a win over Southern Districts, heading into the Christmas break four points clear of Darwin Buffaloes. Fortunately for the Magpies, the Buffs had a bye – so Darwin does have a game in hand – but Palmerston did what it had to do against the seventh […] The post Magpies swoop into fifth on NTFLW ladder appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
