AFLW Draft Q&A: Alannah Welsh
GOLD Coast SUNS Academy utility Alannah Welsh is a promising talent and one of a number of Queenslanders in first round draft contention for 2025. The dynamic draft prospect can play on all three lines, kicking bags of goals up forward, or cracking in be it on-ball or across the defensive 50. We spoke to […] The post AFLW Draft Q&A: Alannah Welsh appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
AFLW Draft Q&A: Sophie Thredgold
HARD-RUNNING defender Sophie Thredgold had a breakout year for Sturt in the SANFL Women’s, becoming a feature in the team’s back five and cementing her spot in the South Australian Under 18s squad. Thredgold played all 14 games for the Double Blues, averaging 9.7 disposals, 2.6 marks and 2.6 rebound 50s in her bottom-age campaign. […] The post AFLW Draft Q&A: Sophie Thredgold appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
No Djoke as Botic beats five-time Indian Wells champion
FOR the first time in almost seven years, former world number one Novak Djokovic suffered his third straight loss, this time coming in the second round of Indian Wells. The Serbian now sixth seed went down to Dutchman Botic Van de Zandschulp 6-2 3-6 6-1 in two hours and two minutes. Van de Zandschulp lost […] The post No Djoke as Botic beats five-time Indian Wells champion appeared first on Tennis Rookie Me Central.
Warriorz cause chaos to eliminate defending champs
UP Warriorz have played the role of party poopers, downing the Royal Challengers Bengalaru by 12 runs in the Women’s Indian Premier League (WIPL) overnight. Although the result did not affect the Warriorz’ chances of making the finals, the loss eliminated the Royal Challengers from the finals race, meaning that the defending champions cannot defend […]
Pegula powers past Pole at Indian Wells
IN-FORM American Jessica Pegula‘s recent form rolled on with her sixth straight victory to book her place in the third round of Indian Wells today. The fourth seed notched up her WTA Tour 80th victory in the process when knocking off Poland’s Magda Linette 6-4 6-2 and winning her third straight match against the world […] The post Pegula powers past Pole at Indian Wells appeared first on Tennis Rookie Me Central.
Gujarat Capitalises on Giant WIPL upset
GUJARAT Giants continue to spice things up this Women’s Indian Premier League, this time toppling the ladder leading Delhi Capitals to the tune of five wickets. Set the not particularly easy target of 178 for victory, Harleen Deol and Beth Mooney got the innings going after a poor start, putting together an 85-run partnership in […]
WAFLW 15 to Watch in 2025: #11 Sienna Gerardi
EXPLOSIVE almost does not begin to cut it when it comes to Swan Districts small forward Sienna Gerardi. The eye-catching talent lit up the AFLW Under 16s Championships a couple of years ago, and was able to step in for a game at Under 18s level in 2024, with the hope to further grow in […] The post WAFLW 15 to Watch in 2025: #11 Sienna Gerardi appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Fonseca survives three-setter against Fearnley
BRAZILIAN wunderkind Joao Fonseca is through to the second round of Indian Wells after winning on debut against British player Jacob Fearnley. Both combatants have shot up the world rankings in the last 12 months, but it was Fonseca who took home the chocolates with a topsy-turvy 6-2 1-6 6-3 victory in two hours and […] The post Fonseca survives three-setter against Fearnley appeared first on Tennis Rookie Me Central.
2025 SANFLW team preview: Central District
A NEW-look Central District will grace the ovals of the SANFL Women’s this year, with “eight or so” changes to its best 21 following a mix of retirements and draftees last season. Coach Ben Hunt described the preseason as “really good” and though there are some key players out, expects others to stand up in […] The post 2025 SANFLW team preview: Central District appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Preseason Q&A: Kalani White (Suns Academy)
TWO CLUBS, one gun prospect. Kalani White faces a difficult choice in his draft year, tied to a pair of clubs via father-son (Melbourne) and academy (Gold Coast) eligibility. While he is keeping his cards close to his chest with no timeline on a decision, White has already garnered plenty of attention. The 17-year-old was […] The post Preseason Q&A: Kalani White (Suns Academy) appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Daniels bringing demonic defence to NBA
DYSON Daniels, or “The Great Barrier Thief” as he has been dubbed this season, has put together a career best year for the Atlanta Hawks as the 21-year-old continues to improve and become an integral part of the Hawks future core. The six-foot-seven guard out of the G-League Ignite team came into the league after […] The post Daniels bringing demonic defence to NBA appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Blink and it’s ova as Kessler cruises past Russian
IN-FORM American talent McCartney Kessler crushed first round Indian Wells opponent Anna Blinkova en route to the Round of 64, only dropping three games in a 62-minute domination. Kessler was initially forced to qualify for the WTA1000 event after a tough schedule turnaround between the Texas and California tournaments but continued her remarkable run in […] The post Blink and it’s ova as Kessler cruises past Russian appeared first on Tennis Rookie Me Central.
