Emus defeat France to finish second
THE AUSTRALIAN Emus have managed a second place finish in the ‘group of death’ at the 2025 FIBA Under-19 World Cup, progressing to the next stage after defeating France by eight points at Cooly Arena in Switzerland overnight. The Aussies came into the clash with one win and one loss from its two outings, being […] The post Emus defeat France to finish second appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
2025 SANFLW Team of the Week: Round 13
SOUTH Adelaide rose to the top of the SANFL Women’s table and produced a league-high five representatives in our Round 13 Team of the Week, two more than any other side. In an otherwise even spread across the seven remaining teams, five recorded three players in the squad, while Woodville-West Torrens and North Adelaide had […] The post 2025 SANFLW Team of the Week: Round 13 appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2025 WAFLW Team of the Week: Round 13
SUBIACO got back to business in Round 13 and earned a league-high five players in our WAFL Women’s Team of the Week, one more than East Fremantle. Fellow winners Claremont and South Fremantle picked up three, as did losers Swan Districts and Peel Thunder, while West Perth (two) and East Perth (one) rounded out the […] The post 2025 WAFLW Team of the Week: Round 13 appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
WAFL Colts: Swans, Sharks sneak up ladder
SWAN Districts were the big movers in Round 12 of the WAFL Colts, leapfrogging from seventh up to fourth with a 68-point win over East Perth. The black and whites have now won three of their last four games to sit at an even 5-5 record, level on wins with Subiaco and Perth but clear […] The post WAFL Colts: Swans, Sharks sneak up ladder appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: 2025 AFLW U18s – Western Australia vs. South Australia
SOUTH Australia’s dreams of a third AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships title in four years are still alive after defeating Western Australia on the road over the weekend. We took note of some of the standout players from across both sides in what was an even contribution. The post Scouting Notes: 2025 AFLW U18s – Western Australia vs. South Australia appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: 2025 AFL U16s – Giants Academy vs. Swans Academy
THE SYDNEY Swans Academy has claimed bragging rights with a 29-point win over Greater Western Sydney (GWS) in their Under 16 National Championships derby on Saturday. The Swans trailed at quarter time but applied consistent scoreboard pressure with three goals in each of the remaining terms. Manuka Oval set the scene for what was both […] The post Scouting Notes: 2025 AFL U16s – Giants Academy vs. Swans Academy appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2025 NBA Draft Team Wrap – Brooklyn Nets
THE BROOKLYN Nets were one of the more intriguing teams in terms of their choices at the 2025 NBA Draft, leaning heavily towards backcourt acquisitions and adding a few guards to their roster for the future. The Nets had a whopping five first round picks heading into the 2025 intake, and were looming as one […] The post 2025 NBA Draft Team Wrap – Brooklyn Nets appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
2025 CTLG wrap | Top two extend lead after Round 12
REIGNING grand finalists Oakleigh Chargers and Eastern Ranges have moved two wins clear on top of the Coates Talent League Girls ladder, albeit with Gippsland Power having a game in hand from the latter. We recap how Round 12 went down across the competition. The post 2025 CTLG wrap | Top two extend lead after Round 12 appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Eagles edge past Spectres with big third quarter
THE NUNAWADING Spectres tried to fight back in the final term, but the Diamond Valley Eagles had already done the damage in the third frame, getting the job done by 12 points in the Big V Youth Men’s Championship. It was a big clash in terms of shaping the ladder, given both sides sat around […] The post Eagles edge past Spectres with big third quarter appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
RECAP | 2025 SANFLW – Round 13
CENTRAL District’s finals hopes are well and truly alive, ending West Adelaide’s same dream in the process, while Glenelg has built momentum into 2026 by denying reigning grand finalists Norwood a spot in the post-season, and South Adelaide ground out a six-point SANFLW victory to close out Round 13. > > SANFLW Round 13 MOTR: Sturt […] The post RECAP | 2025 SANFLW – Round 13 appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2025 NBA Draft Team Wrap – Boston Celtics
IT WAS a solid outing for the Boston Celtics at the 2025 NBA Draft, making the most of their picks and finding value players that should slot into their system nicely in what may just be a tough 12 months ahead. The Celtics were the most active team heading into the draft, trading NBA Champions […] The post 2025 NBA Draft Team Wrap – Boston Celtics appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: North ruck stars as Roosters crow
AFTER a tight first three quarters, North Adelaide kicked away to a 59-point win over South Adelaide at Prospect Oval on Sunday. Having led by 17, 18, and 22 points at the first three breaks respectively, the Roosters kicked seven goals to two thereafter to win comfortably. The match was headlined by an imposing performance from […] The post Scouting Notes: North ruck stars as Roosters crow appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
