State(s) in Focus: Hypothetical Allies squad
A CHANGE in the Allies selection process has seen no preseason camp held this year for the budding squad of players ranging from the Northern Territory, NSW/ACT, Queensland, and Tasmania. Instead, they will come together for trials in June, ahead of the 2026 Under 18 National Championships. > > SCROLL to see the full hypothetical squad […] The post State(s) in Focus: Hypothetical Allies squad appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Boomers bests Guam in FIBA action
THE AUSTRALIAN Boomers were back in action on Thursday night, claiming an impressive 13-point win over Guam when the two sides went head to head in the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers on Thursday night. The Boomers headed overseas for the tournament, which was taking place in Guam over the weekend, and the Aussies were […] The post Boomers bests Guam in FIBA action appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Lunay Van Den Heever
FOLLOWING in the footsteps of her older sister Kayla, Lunay Van Den Heever is the latest of the West Perth family to don the yellow and black at state level as well as the red and blue for her beloved club. Van Den Heever got a taste of WAFLW action last season, and is one […] The post 2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Lunay Van Den Heever appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
NTFL MPL: Tigers first through to decider
A NEW flag frontrunner has emerged in the NTFL Men’s Premier League after Nightcliff became the first side to book its Grand Final ticket on Saturday. In the qualifying final against minor premier Southern Districts, the Tigers saluted by 49 points in an imperious display of defensive strength. > > SCROLL for the results & preliminary […] The post NTFL MPL: Tigers first through to decider appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Townsville takes title after insane game two
TOWNSVILLE Fire have won the 2025/26 Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) championship, after defeating the Perth Lynx by three points in game two of the Grand Final series on Sunday afternoon in a classic contest. The Fire got the win in game one on Thursday night, and with the series heading to Perth High Performance […] The post Townsville takes title after insane game two appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Layla Vizgaudis
SOUTH Adelaide dual premiership youngster Layla Vizgaudis is eyeing off more success in 2026, with the talented midfielder capable of winning the ball inside or outside. She not only tasted success with the Panthers at SANFLW level, but also represented her state at the national championships and is one of a number of draft hopes […] The post 2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Layla Vizgaudis appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 SANFLW 15 to Watch: #1 Emma Charlton
ANOTHER season of SANFL Women’s action is just around the corner, and while the league year is a little later than usual, South Australian footy fans have the brand new AAMI Talent League to look forward to starting February 28. As has become an annual tradition for Rookie Me Central, we name our top juniors […] The post 2026 SANFLW 15 to Watch: #1 Emma Charlton appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Fire burn Lynx to take game one at home
THE 2025/26 Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) Grand Final series began last night, and it was Townsville Fire who took a 1-0 lead by defeating Perth Lynx by nine points in the opener up north. The Fire hosted the Lynx at the Townsville Entertainment Centre on Thursday night, kicking off an anticipated decider. The two […] The post Fire burn Lynx to take game one at home appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Stella Scott
ONE OF a number of Brisbane Lions Academy members who already has state experience from her bottom-age season, Stella Scott is a player to watch in 2026. Coming from a rugby background, Scott has found her place in the Lions Academy and Queensland squads, and is looking to build on past work to produce a […] The post 2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Stella Scott appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Foxwell college bound as guard signs with LSU
FOLLOWING a strong start to his career in the National Basketball League (NBL), Australian guard Owen Foxwell will be heading overseas to join the Louisiana State University Tigers in the NCAA next season. Foxwell is just about to wrap up his fifth season in the NBL, and is coming off a career-best campaign with the […] The post Foxwell college bound as guard signs with LSU appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
2026 SANFLW 15 to Watch: #2 Taya Maxwell
ANOTHER season of SANFL Women’s action is just around the corner, and while the league year is a little later than usual, South Australian footy fans have the brand new AAMI Talent League to look forward to starting February 28. As has become an annual tradition for Rookie Me Central, we name our top juniors […] The post 2026 SANFLW 15 to Watch: #2 Taya Maxwell appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 AFL Draft | Race to #1: Dougie Cochrane
WIDELY viewed as one of the two leading pick one contenders coming into 2026, 17 clubs will be ruing Dougie Cochrane‘s ties to Port Adelaide. The 17-year-old was approved for Next Generation Academy (NGA) status in November last year on account of his indigenous heritage. > > SCROLL for player highlights Cochrane is a well known […] The post 2026 AFL Draft | Race to #1: Dougie Cochrane appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
