Giant task awaits in fixing contested issues
GWS Giants will go to work over the off-season to try and fix the contested ball-winning issues that plagued the orange team throughout the 2025 AFL Women’s season. Coach Cam Bernasconi said it was not just the players, but coaching staff as well who would dig deep to find some solutions in the wake of […] The post Giant task awaits in fixing contested issues appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Janschek puts netball “on hold” to chase footy dream
A RISING star in the netball world, Yasmeen Janschek got a taste for what Australian rules football had to offer and has instead opted to pursue the code professionally. A member of the New South Wales Under 19s squad and talented defender, Janschek ran out for the Giants Academy, Sandringham VFLW, North Shore Bombers and […] The post Janschek puts netball “on hold” to chase footy dream appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Delly’s homecoming headlines heavyweight clash
TWO OF the biggest clubs in the National Basketball League (NBL) will go head to head in some rare Monday night hoops, with Melbourne United hosting the Sydney Kings at John Cain Arena for the final clash of Round 7. United currently sits atop the standings with a perfect record so far throughout the 2025/26 […] The post Delly’s homecoming headlines heavyweight clash appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Flyers put out the Fire to end Townsville’s perfect run
IN A true statement to the remainder of the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL), the Southside Flyers put an end to the Townsville Fire‘s unbeaten run to start the 2025/26 season, claiming a six-point triumph. The Flyers hosted the Fire at the VIC State Basketball Centre, faced with a tall order as Townsville had started […] The post Flyers put out the Fire to end Townsville’s perfect run appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Blues bag finals spot after clipping Eagles’ wings
CARLTON had returned to the AFL Women’s finals series following a Round 12 victory over West Coast in Perth on Friday night. The Blues will enter the post-season series for the first time under coach Matthew Buck, following an inspirational 20-point win at Sullivan Logistics Stadium. “Super thrilled and proud of our group,” Buck said […] The post Blues bag finals spot after clipping Eagles’ wings appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Mennenga makes his mark against McGee
FRIDAY night in the National Basketball League (NBL) saw the New Zealand Breakers produce the biggest win of the 2025/26 season to date, when they thumped the Illawarra Hawks by 42 points, with improved big man Sam Mennenga starring for the victors. The Hawks hosted the Breakers at WIN Entertainment Centre for a Halloween clash […] The post Mennenga makes his mark against McGee appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Roos coach “proud” of record-breaking achievement
WHILE there is a bigger prize at play over the next month, North Melbourne coach Darren Crocker said his side was able to take a moment to bask in the glory of what the Kangaroos had accomplished after notching up their 24th straight AFL Women’s victory. The most ever recorded through the men’s or women’s […] The post Roos coach “proud” of record-breaking achievement appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Hawks look to keep rolling against Breakers
ALTHOUGH it has been a slow start for the reigning champions to start their title defence, the Illawarra Hawks are looking to build some momentum in the 2025/26 NBL season, and in their way tonight are the New Zealand Breakers. The Hawks were sitting at the bottom of the ladder for a large portion of […] The post Hawks look to keep rolling against Breakers appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
PREVIEW | 2025 AFLW Round 12: Fight for finals
IN THE space of 48 hours 18 teams will become eight, with only 12 a mathematical possibility, and 10 in with a realistic shot of making the post-season series. We take a look at each game and what it could have in store for us, ranking them for what could be the most entertaining for […] The post PREVIEW | 2025 AFLW Round 12: Fight for finals appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Bullets bring offensive firepower in Sunshine Stoush
IN A crucial game for a pair of teams that were in dire need of a victory, the Brisbane Bullets proved too strong for the Cairns Taipans when the two Queensland-based National Basketball League (NBL) went head to head last night. The Bullets hosted the Taipans at Brisbane Entertainment Centre on Thursday night, with the […] The post Bullets bring offensive firepower in Sunshine Stoush appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Baxter found balance in Panthers, state experiences
TOP-AGE AFL Women’s draft prospect Lily Baxter did not mind the extra time or energy it took to juggle her footballing commitments between South Adelaide and South Australia over the last couple of years, with the hard-running utility more “sad” when she couldn’t be part of training at either. While now studying occupational therapy at […] The post Baxter found balance in Panthers, state experiences appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
NBL Next Star Watch – Round 6
This year’s talented class of Next Stars have begun to find their way into rotations, with the most recent being Dash Daniels and Noa Kouakou-Heugue pushing their way into a bench role, and Karim Lopez and Malique Lewis continuing their solid play for their respective teams. Noa Kouakou-Heugue – Perth Wildcats 18-year-old French talent Kouakou-Heugue […] The post NBL Next Star Watch – Round 6 appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
