2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Mel Grage (Perth)
TENACIOUS small forward Mel Grage had a breakout year in 2025, surpassing even the bottom-ager’s expectations. Only predicting she’d run out for Perth in the Rogers Cup, Grage finished the season as a lock in the League side, as well as representing Western Australia on the national stage. Now back in the WA summer squad, […] The post 2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Mel Grage (Perth) appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
NTFL MPL: Tigers roar into second chance spot
NIGHTCLIFF has leapfrogged PINT into third place on the NTFL Men’s Premier League ladder after a 19-point win over Waratah on Friday night. With two home-and-away rounds left to play, the result means Waratah is also at risk of slipping out of the top five as Tiwi Bombers hunt fifth spot. > > SCROLL for the […] The post NTFL MPL: Tigers roar into second chance spot appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Wildcats win against reigning champs to lock in finals spot
A SECOND half eruption from forward Kristian Doolittle sparked the Perth Wildcats to a postseason-clinching win over the Illawarra Hawks in the National Basketball League (NBL) over the weekend, getting the job done by seven points. The Wildcats travelled for the first time since January 4 to take on the reigning champions at WIN Entertainment […] The post Wildcats win against reigning champs to lock in finals spot appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Avuya Nomlatyu
EAST Fremantle tall Avuya Nomlatyu is searching for her WAFL Women’s League debut in 2026, having played through the Rogers Cup last season, and then secured her place in the State Under 18s side. There she teamed up with West Perth ruck Cara Dziegielewski through the ruck, and the duo look set to combine once […] The post 2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Avuya Nomlatyu appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Charli Bassett
A PROMISING junior with plenty of upside, East Perth’s Charli Bassett had a breakout bottom-age campaign to show signs of what she could become in 2026. Deployed in a number of roles from forward to the wing and even on-ball at times, the West Australian representative earned her place in the summer squad and looms […] The post 2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Charli Bassett appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 Victorian Girls summer squads revealed
FIFTY of the state’s most promising players are part of the Vic Country and Vic Metro summer squads. Having been told late last year of their inclusions and already having a camp together as part of team bonding and a high performance environment, the 25-player squads were officially released. > > SCROLL to see the full […] The post 2026 Victorian Girls summer squads revealed appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Phoenix power past Sixers to make stunning statement
IN A clear display of just how wide open the race for the 2025/26 National Basketball League (NBL) is heading into the last month of play, the SEM Phoenix recorded a 20-point win over the ladder-leading Adelaide 36ers. In a huge battle on Saturday afternoon, the Sixers welcomed the Phoenix to the Adelaide Entertainment Centre […] The post Phoenix power past Sixers to make stunning statement appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
NTFL WPL: Magpies keep finals dream alive
PALMERSTON Magpies had a favourable Round 16 of NTFL Women’s Premier League action to keep their finals hopes alive heading into the last fortnight. The Magpies were eight points adrift of the fifth placed Darwin Buffettes, but a strong four-goal win over cellar dwellers Tiwi Bombers followed by a crushing 106-point loss to the Buffs, […] The post NTFL WPL: Magpies keep finals dream alive appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
McVeigh musters up win as Taipans top Tassie
IN AN overtime thriller in the National Basketball League (NBL) on Friday night, Cairns Taipans were able to chalk up a gutsy win over the Tasmania JackJumpers at the Cairns Convention Centre to play agent of chaos in the race for sixth spot. It was a massive encounter in the context of the finals race, […] The post McVeigh musters up win as Taipans top Tassie appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Grace Hirst
SWAN Districts talent Grace Hirst kicks off our first AFLW Draft Q&A of the 2026 season, with the former Victorian now thriving in Western Australia. A member of the Swans’ outfit that bolted all the way to the deciding match last season, Hirst played the first 10 games of 2025 in the Rogers Cup, before […] The post 2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Grace Hirst appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Lopez lights up Spark Arena in win over United
LIKELY 2026 NBA Draft lottery selection Karim Lopez impressed in front of scouts in the National Basketball League (NBL) on Friday night, steering his New Zealand Breakers to a two-point win over Melbourne United. Lopez is gunning for the 2026 NBA intake, having impressed during his stint in the Next Stars program, approaching the end […] The post Lopez lights up Spark Arena in win over United appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
New Talent League in town for South Australian juniors
A FRESHLY named AAMI Talent League will kick off later this month with the announcement of the South Australian junior fixtures. AAMI has extended its support of football in the state to all SANFL talent programs, which means the Under 18s – boys and girls – and Under 16 boys, will fall under the recently […] The post New Talent League in town for South Australian juniors appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
