United expect to handle business against Cairns
WHILE Melbourne United are in the midst of quite a drastic fall from grace compared to their first nine games, they remain in the top three on the table heading into tonight’s Ignite Cup Clash against the Cairns Taipans in the National Basketball League (NBL). United have shown several flaws throughout their season, and are […] The post United expect to handle business against Cairns appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Stats Report | 2025/26 NTFL MPL: Round 13
THE NORTHERN Territory Football League (NTFL) returned from its Christmas break over the weekend, with several St Mary’s stars shining in a big win over Tiwi. Captain Dylan Landt was in rare form as he led the league for disposals (41), kicks (26), handballs (15) and goals (five) in Round 13, according to Knight Vision […] The post Stats Report | 2025/26 NTFL MPL: Round 13 appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Emerging crop: Vic Metro’s 2027 midfielders
AS IS often the case, Vic Metro is set to boast a wealth of high-class midfield options in 2027. Evidenced by the Under 16 squad of 2025, the embarrassment of riches will likely run deep for years to come. For all the crop’s individual talent, a great quality of the group is the willingness of […] The post Emerging crop: Vic Metro’s 2027 midfielders appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Flames soar past Spirit in upset
ONE OF the biggest upsets of the 2025/26 season took place in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) on Monday night, with the Sydney Flames putting an end to the Bendigo Spirit‘s 10-game winning streak. The Flames hosted the form team of the competition at Qudos Bank Arena on Monday night, with the Spirit entering […] The post Flames soar past Spirit in upset appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Phoenix pip Kings in high-scoring thriller
IN THE highest scoring clash of the 2025/26 National Basketball League (NBL), the SEM Phoenix escaped Qudos Bank Arena with a seven-point win over the Adelaide 36ers on Monday night, in a battle between two contenders. Both the Phoenix and the Kings have been in terrific form over the past month, and are shaping as […] The post Phoenix pip Kings in high-scoring thriller appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
NTFL WPL: PINT punishes wayward Crocs
PINT has strengthened its standing among the Women’s Premier League top three after defeating fellow finals contender Southern Districts by eight points as the NTFL returned on Saturday. The Queenants left it late, but were able to exact revenge for their Round 4 loss against the Crocs. > > SCROLL for the results, ladder and fixture […] The post NTFL WPL: PINT punishes wayward Crocs appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 AFL Draft spotlight: South’s star midfielders
SOUTH Adelaide has long produced some of South Australia’s finest footballers. Recently, the Panthers have had their talent program headed up by Mark Clayton, who has been appointed Port Adelaide’s academies coach. Before him, current South Australian Under 18 mentor Tony Bamford was in charge. It’s no wonder, then, that the club boasts three of […] The post 2026 AFL Draft spotlight: South’s star midfielders appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Sixers come from behind in battle with Bullets
ALTHOUGH they faced a fierce challenge from their underdog opponent, the Adelaide 36ers were able to get the job done in the final National Basketball League (NBL) game of the weekend, defeating the Brisbane Bullets. The Bullets faced a tall order when they welcomed the ladder-leading Sixers to the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on Sunday afternoon, […] The post Sixers come from behind in battle with Bullets appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Perth pair leads Wildcats to wonderful win over Breakers
IN A Sunday afternoon thriller in the National Basketball League (NBL), the Perth Wildcats recorded an impressive road victory over the New Zealand Breakers, thanks to a strong showing from star pair Kristian Doolittle and Jo Lual-Acuil. Facing the longest road trip in the NBL, the Wildcats maintained their strong away record throughout the 2025/26 […] The post Perth pair leads Wildcats to wonderful win over Breakers appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
NTFL MPL: Crocs crush Greenants, reclaim top spot
SOUTHERN Districts has snatched top spot off PINT after thumping the Greenants by 71 points at TIO Stadium on Saturday evening. The Crocs’ third-consecutive victory saw them take advantage of PINT’s recent falter on either side of the break, having headed in off a draw with third-place Nightcliff. > > SCROLL for the results, ladder and […] The post NTFL MPL: Crocs crush Greenants, reclaim top spot appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Southside destroys Geelong’s Venom in WNBL shellacking
IT WAS as one-sided of a match as fans have seen this year, with Southside Melbourne Flyers coming away 42-point victors over Geelong Venom at the State Basketball Centre yesterday. In a dominant performance, the Flyers piled on a whopping 78-34 to the final break, before heavy rotations ensured the Venom had a chance to […] The post Southside destroys Geelong’s Venom in WNBL shellacking appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
36ers dethrone Kings in thrilling contest
DESPITE heading into the NBL Round 15 contest with a 0-2 record against the Sydney Kings and trailing by three points at the final change after being jumped in the opening term, Adelaide 36ers steadied to notch up their 11th win in 12 games and go further clear in pole position on the ladder. Adelaide […] The post 36ers dethrone Kings in thrilling contest appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
