NTFL MPL: Waratah loss keeps finals race open
WARATAH’S 35-point defeat to St Mary’s has left the door ajar for Tiwi to snatch a finals spot with one round left to play in the NTFL Men’s Premier League. The Warriors remain two points ahead of the Bombers in fifth place, but have now lost consecutive games against fellow finals contenders. > > SCROLL for […] The post NTFL MPL: Waratah loss keeps finals race open appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Kings turn heads with big time statement against Phoenix
SYDNEY Kings have officially stamped their authority as arguably the most complete team in the National Basketball League (NBL) on Sunday afternoon, beating down the SEM Phoenix, 114-88. In what was a close first half, in the last quarter the Phoenix crumbled under the pressure, scoring just 11 points in the last period compared to […] The post Kings turn heads with big time statement against Phoenix appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Raffi Baviello
DESPITE a long-term season injury last year, Queensland talent Raffi Baviello remains a player to watch in 2026. Baviello went through rehab for an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear, but has emerged better for it, and now looks to break the lines again this year. We spoke to Baviello at the Queensland Preseason Testing Day […] The post 2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Raffi Baviello appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Brea Trevitt
GIANTS Academy top-ager Brea Trevitt played a key part of Parramatta Goannas’ program last season in the AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division and though she is yet to represent the orange and charcoal at Coates Talent League Girls level, is set to build her game even more this season. We spoke to Trevitt over the […] The post 2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Brea Trevitt appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
JackJumpers face Bullets in important game
ALTHOUGH only one of the teams in tonight’s National Basketball League (NBL) clash between the Tasmania JackJumpers and the Brisbane Bullets can make the postseason, the latter will be looking to spoil the fun. The JackJumpers are clinging on to sixth spot, and following last night’s result, will certainly need to keep winning if they […] The post JackJumpers face Bullets in important game appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Central features to fill preseason void
PRESEASON is well and truly underway and with the first of the AFL and AFLW Draft hopeful features being released, Rookie Me Central is preparing for a massive couple of months leading up to the 2026 football season. Rookie Me is the Official Athletic Testing Partner of AFL Pathways and will conduct the events, while the […] The post Central features to fill preseason void appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Breakers finals hopes dealt blow after loss to Phoenix
IN THE National Basketball League on Thursday night, the SEM Phoenix made the trip to Auckland to play the New Zealand Breakers, who are looking to secure a late-season finals spot, with the visitors getting the job done in emphatic fashion. Although the Breakers came into the game hard-headed and had a strong start, things […] The post Breakers finals hopes dealt blow after loss to Phoenix appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
2026 Northern Territory U18 Girls squad released
A MASSIVE 50-player strong squad has been released as part of the Northern Territory Academy Under 18 Girls pathway. Featuring a host of over, top, bottom and double bottom-agers, the team that will compete in the Coates Talent League Girls pathway will also have a number of players vying for Allies spots at Under 18s […] The post 2026 Northern Territory U18 Girls squad released appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Cara Dziegielewski
AN ALL-AUSTRALIAN at bottom-age level, Cara Dziegielewski is one of the leading West Australians in this year’s AFLW Draft. Alongside close friend Lexi Strachan, the West Perth duo form two thirds of the Sandgropers’ National AFLW Academy talent. We spoke to Dziegielewski at the WAFLW Preseason Testing day about her football journey, experiences through the […] The post 2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Cara Dziegielewski appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Preseason Q&A: Benji van Rooyen (Claremont)
CLAREMONT ruck Benji van Rooyen continues to grow heading into his top-age season, both on and off the field. Now standing at an imposing 203cm, he will hope to follow in the footsteps of his two elder brothers who traversed the same footballing pathway before him. With brother Jacob currently on Melbourne’s books, van Rooyen […] The post Preseason Q&A: Benji van Rooyen (Claremont) appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Recruitment drive: Devils complete inaugural VFLW list
OFF-SEASONS can often be the catalyst for in-season success, and several state league clubs will hope that is the case in 2026. In a new series on Rookie Me Central, we highlight some of the most exciting recruitment drives from around the country. Next up is the newly formed Tasmania Devils VFLW side. > > RECRUITMENT […] The post Recruitment drive: Devils complete inaugural VFLW list appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Hawks host Sixers in high stakes clash
THE SECOND of Thursday night’s double-header in the National Basketball League (NBL) will see a massive encounter between the Illawarra Hawks and the Adelaide 36ers, with both teams jostling for ladder positioning heading towards finals. The Sixers will travel to Wollongong to take on the Hawks on Thursday night following the matchup between the New […] The post Hawks host Sixers in high stakes clash appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
