2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Georgia Patterson
CLEVER forward Georgia Patterson showed some promising signs throughout her bottom-age campaign, and the Canberra-based Giants Academy prospect is expecting even bigger things in 2026. Capable to also rolling through the middle, Patterson has some nice footy IQ and defensive pressure, and will look to build on her overall game. We spoke to Patterson at […] The post 2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Georgia Patterson appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Lexi Strachan
NATIONAL Academy member Lexi Strachan is a name to remember for this year’s AFLW Draft, and alongside fellow Falcon Cara Dziegielewski, headline Western Australia’s top-age brigade. Strachan is a powerful midfielder who can also roll forward and hit the scoreboard, and has plenty of upside to-boot. We spoke to Strachan at the recent Western Australia […] The post 2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Lexi Strachan appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 SANFLW 15 to Watch: #5 Lani Cocks
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: #5 Lani Cocks appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
TOP 5s | 2026 South Australian Preseason Testing
A BUNCH of South Australian state academy members have impressed at the recent preseason testing combine, as several prospects featured across the leaderboards. Though, it was Eagles top-ager Hunter Rowe who stole the show with a high of three top-five finishes out of the handful of events. > > SCROLL to see the Top 5s for […] The post TOP 5s | 2026 South Australian Preseason Testing appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
TOP 5s | 2026 Tasmania Girls Preseason Testing
TASMANIA’S junior female footballing talent was put to the test recently as part of the Devils’ Preseason Testing event. While potential top pick next year Matilda Lange – who starred as a double bottom-ager in the testing last year – was unavailable – there were still plenty of eye-catching results. > > SCROLL for the Top […] The post TOP 5s | 2026 Tasmania Girls Preseason Testing appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Breakers win maiden Ignite Cup after thrilling final
THE NEW Zealand Breakers are the first ever National Basketball League (NBL) Ignite Cup champions after defeating the Adelaide 36ers in the final on the Gold Coast on Sunday afternoon, getting the job done by four points. The home and away portion of the fixture wrapped up this weekend, but the action finished with a […] The post Breakers win maiden Ignite Cup after thrilling final appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
NTFL MPL: Tigers thwart Saints, PINT progresses
PINT’S enthralling comeback win over Waratah headlined the action from week one of the NTFL Men’s Premier League finals series. The Greenants stormed home from 17 points behind at three-quarter time of their elimination bout with the Warriors, going on to win 8.11 (59) to 8.9 (57) at TIO Stadium. > > SCROLL for the results […] The post NTFL MPL: Tigers thwart Saints, PINT progresses appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
MVP Watch: The Superstars Battling For The Crown
THE NATIONAL Basketball League (NBL) is known to have an incredible pool of talented players, and this year is no different, with multiple players battling it out in MVP contention. While some are ahead of the others in the race for the trophy, recognition for each contender’s individual season must be given, as the superstars […] The post MVP Watch: The Superstars Battling For The Crown appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Darcie Prosser-Shaw
GWS GIANTS Academy talent Darcie Prosser-Shaw is looking to make the most of her opportunities in her top-age season as she embarks on the first year through the Academy without her older sister Amelie. Prosser-Shaw is known for her run off half-back but is equally capable of playing on a wing or through the middle, […] The post 2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Darcie Prosser-Shaw appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
TOP 5s | 2026 South Australia Girls Preseason Testing
SOUTH Australian bottom-age star Maia Freemantle rose to pole position in the physical performance rating (PPR) stakes over the summer with a remarkable 95.3 at her state’s preseason testing event. The Under-18 and Under-16 state programs were put to the test on Sunday at Nazareth College ahead of the new AAMI Talent League kicking off […] The post TOP 5s | 2026 South Australia Girls Preseason Testing appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
TOP 5s | 2026 NSW-ACT Girls Preseason Testing
BOTH the GWS Giants Academy and Sydney Swans Academy were put through their paces last weekend with the NSW-ACT Girls Preseason Testing event taking place and a number of massive individual performances from AFLW Draft hopefuls headlined the weekend. > > SCROLL for the Top 5 in each test Swans Academy’s testing took place at the […] The post TOP 5s | 2026 NSW-ACT Girls Preseason Testing appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 SANFLW 15 to Watch: #6 Maia Freemantle
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: #6 Maia Freemantle appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
