2025 AFL Draft Review: Fremantle
FREMANTLE had a relatively quite AFL Draft with just the two selections made in the National and then three in the Rookie Draft, two of which were homegrown Next-Generation Academy (NGA) members. With four of the five selections being forwards – three considered small forwards – the Dockers certainly had a positional target in their […] The post 2025 AFL Draft Review: Fremantle appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Nicholson ignites the second half to steer Flames to win
A TREMENDOUS second half performance from Lauren Nicholson has kept the Sydney Flames‘ hopes of a finals appearance alive, with the captain leading her side to a thrilling three-point win over the Geelong Venom. The Flames hosted the Venom at the Quaycentre on Wednesday night, having just two wins to their name from eight wins […] The post Nicholson ignites the second half to steer Flames to win appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
South East Melbourne stumped by Sixers in blockbuster
A FOURTH quarter surge saw the Adelaide 36ers push past the SEM Phoenix and claim a gutsy 13-point victory when the two sides locked horns in Round 10 of the 2025/26 National Basketball League (NBL) season over the weekend. It was billed as a finals preview given the strong form of the two teams to […] The post South East Melbourne stumped by Sixers in blockbuster appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Townsville continues to Fire with Adelaide win
IT WAS a fifth consecutive victory for the Townsville Fire in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL), this time defeating the Adelaide Lightning by an impressive 26 points when the two sides went head to head. In the final game of Round 6 for the 2025/26 season, the Lightning hosted the Fire at the South […] The post Townsville continues to Fire with Adelaide win appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
South Australia announces U18 Girls Academy
SOUTH Australia has cast an eye to the next two drafts with the announcement of the 2026 Under 18 Girls Academy announced yesterday. The 46-player squad features the Croweaters’ four National Academy members and countless players who have already impressed at SANFLW level. Among those in the squad are South Adelaide duo Emma Charlton and […] The post South Australia announces U18 Girls Academy appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2025 AFL Draft Review: Essendon
ESSENDON was one of the key players at this year’s AFL Draft, continuing to accelerate its rebuild with three quality additions in the first round. The Bombers were forced to pass up on one Next Generation Academy (NGA) talent, but picked up another among their haul of five draftees. > > EVERY PICK: National Draft | Rookie Draft > > 100+ […] The post 2025 AFL Draft Review: Essendon appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2025 AFL Draft Review: Collingwood
MIDFIELD depth was Collingwood’s priority at the 2025 AFL Draft, with several unique onballers recruited alongside a pair of Next Generation Academy (NGA) graduates. The Magpies entered proceedings on night two, making four selections before adding a single rookie. > > EVERY PICK: National Draft | Rookie Draft > > 100+ PROFILES: View the 2025 AFL Draft Guide DRAFT HAUL NATIONAL DRAFT:Pick […] The post 2025 AFL Draft Review: Collingwood appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2025 AFL Draft Review: Carlton
HAVING lost key position pillars in each third of the ground during trade period, Carlton added three young prospects at the AFL Draft, including a pair of club-tied players. The Blues were also able to address the future in preparation for another father-son gun next year. > > EVERY PICK: National Draft | Rookie Draft > > 100+ PROFILES: View the 2025 […] The post 2025 AFL Draft Review: Carlton appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
McVeigh musters up masterclass despite loss
ALTHOUGH his Cairns Taipans fell six points short of the New Zealand Breakers in Round 10 of the National Basketball League (NBL) over the weekend, Jack McVeigh put together a magnificent offensive performance despite the result. McVeigh’s move up north from the Tasmania JackJumpers was one of the biggest storylines of the offseason, and although […] The post McVeigh musters up masterclass despite loss appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Booth brings scoring as Spirit smash Lynx
ONE OF the biggest positives for the Bendigo Spirit in their massive 29-point Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) victory over the Perth Lynx was the scoring production of Georgia Booth off the bench. The multisport athlete was able to make an impact in the blowout win at the Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium on Sunday […] The post Booth brings scoring as Spirit smash Lynx appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Dominant Doolittle lead Wildcats past JackJumpers
CONTINUING his strong form of late, Perth Wildcats import forward Kristian Doolittle was excellent once again in the National Basketball League (NBL) over the weekend, leading his side to a six-point win over the Tasmania JackJumpers. Doolittle has put in some match-winning performances over the past few weeks, as his Wildcats hosted the JackJumpers out […] The post Dominant Doolittle lead Wildcats past JackJumpers appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Buck “proud” of Blues’ season
DESPITE bowing out in the penultimate round of the season, Carlton coach Matthew Buck said he was “really proud” of what the developing side had been able to achieve in 2025. The Blues went down to Brisbane at Brighton Homes Arena in a preliminary final defeat, with the Lions booting six third quarter goals to […] The post Buck “proud” of Blues’ season appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
