United look for two on the trot against Bullets
FRESH off one of their most important wins of the 2025/26 National Basketball League (NBL), Melbourne United will be looking to keep their momentum rolling when they take on the Brisbane Bullets in the first game of Round 17. United will welcome the Bullets to Red Energy Arena on Wednesday night for another of their […] The post United look for two on the trot against Bullets appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Recruitment drive: South’s surge of talent
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, starting with SANFL club South Adelaide. The Panthers have an exciting crop […] The post Recruitment drive: South’s surge of talent appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
NT Talent Time: Scott shines in Tigers triumph
NIGHTCLIFF kept its top three push rolling in Round 15, as young gun Adrian Scott impressed fresh off the bye. The 2006-born talent booted two goals from his 14 possessions (12 uncontested), injecting plenty of energy to the Tigers side which defeated Palmerston by 63 points on Saturday night. > > MPL Round 15: Match of […] The post NT Talent Time: Scott shines in Tigers triumph appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Perth pips Spirit at home in HoopsFest encounter
IN FRONT of their home fans, the Perth Lynx were able to make HoopsFest a winner out west, claiming a thrilling four-point win over the Bendigo Spirit in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) on Thursday night. The Lynx kicked off the HoopsFest round of play at RAC Arena on Thursday, with both the NBL […] The post Perth pips Spirit at home in HoopsFest encounter appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Stats Report | 2025/26 NTFL MPL: Round 15
DARWIN Buffaloes import Tom Simpson filled his boots in a remarkable all-round performance, despite his side’s loss to Tiwi in Round 15. The Victorian native led the league for clearances (nine) this weekend, while also amassing nine marks, eight inside 50s and a goal among his 35 disposals. > > ROUND WRAP: Green Machine makes good […] The post Stats Report | 2025/26 NTFL MPL: Round 15 appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Lopez lights it up in crucial Breakers win
IT WAS yet another eye-catching performance from National Basketball League (NBL) Next Star Karim Lopez, who was integral as the New Zealand Breakers kept their season alive with a dominant 18-point win over the Cairns Taipans. The Breakers faced off against the Taipans as a part of HoopsFest in Perth, needing a win to keep […] The post Lopez lights it up in crucial Breakers win appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
NTFL MPL: Green Machine make good on milestone
ST MARY’S has boosted its top three chances with a crucial 39-point win over PINT on Friday night. The clash between second and third opened Round 15 of the Men’s Premier League, with the Saints ensuring skipper Dylan Landt would have a milestone game to remember in his 100th appearance. > > SCROLL for the results, […] The post NTFL MPL: Green Machine make good on milestone appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Phoenix pip Sixers despite no Sobey
ALTHOUGH their leading scorer was sidelined, the SEM Phoenix were still able to deliver a gutsy win over the ladder-leading Adelaide 36ers to close out the National Basketball League (NBL) HoopsFest in style on Sunday afternoon. In the final game of a round held entirely in Perth, the Phoenix were dealt a blow before the […] The post Phoenix pip Sixers despite no Sobey appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
NTFL WPL: Tigers survive post-bye scare
NIGHTCLIFF has scraped past Palmerston in a tense NTFL Women’s Premier League fixture on Saturday evening, strengthening its hold on the minor premiership. The Tigers were pushed all the way in their 11-point victory against the sixth-placed Magpies, who remain a win outside the top five. Meanwhile, Nightcliff’s undefeated season rolls on. > > SCROLL for […] The post NTFL WPL: Tigers survive post-bye scare appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Paul signs as Next Star in huge coup
ONE OF the best Australian basketball prospects of the 2020s has affirmed his love for his home country, with Luke Paul joining the National Basketball League (NBL) Next Stars program as his pathway to the top level. Paul is a highly regarded young talent, and at just 16 years of age, still has plenty of […] The post Paul signs as Next Star in huge coup appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
United Get Back at Tasmania in Close 79-77 Win
AFTER losing twice in a row to the same team in the past two weeks, Melbourne United finally bounced back and humbled the Tasmania JackJumpers in a closely contested 79-77 victory in the National Basketball League (NBL) HoopsFest on Saturday night. Going into the matchup, United had lost six of their last eight games, two […] The post United Get Back at Tasmania in Close 79-77 Win appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Breakers Cruise Past Cairns to Keep Finals Hopes Alive
IN WHAT was a close game in the National Basketball League (NBL) action at HoopsFest on Saturday night, the Cairns Taipans‘ inability to remain composed in crucial times ended up being their fate once again, bested by the New Zealand Breakers out west. Even while their stars did everything in their power to win the […] The post Breakers Cruise Past Cairns to Keep Finals Hopes Alive appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
