2025 AFL Draft Review: Brisbane Lions
TWO-TIME reigning premiers Brisbane Lions added yet another club-tied gun to their ranks at the draft, while going on to package up two West Australians and a mature-age choice out of Southport. It’s part of the reason why many feel the Queensland club is destined to turn its two-peat into a dynasty. > > EVERY PICK: National Draft […] The post 2025 AFL Draft Review: Brisbane Lions appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Karim plays crucial role as Breakers beat Taipans
IT WAS another exciting performance from National Basketball League (NBL) Next Star Karim Lopez over the weekend, playing an important role as the New Zealand Breakers defeated the Cairns Taipans by six points. Lopez has been putting together another strong campaign as a Next Star, and has been a valued member of the Breakers’ starting […] The post Karim plays crucial role as Breakers beat Taipans appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
2025 AFL Draft Review: Adelaide Crows
ADELAIDE took out this year’s minor premiership but was bundled out of finals in straight sets, presenting the opportunity to stock back up and go again during the off-season. The Crows went tall during trade and draft period, while finally landing a two-time premiership forward from Brisbane. > > EVERY PICK: National Draft | Rookie Draft > > 100+ PROFILES: View the […] The post 2025 AFL Draft Review: Adelaide Crows appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Lightning strike Venom in thrilling match
FRIDAY night’s action in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) saw the Adelaide Lightning defend home court in their clash against the Geelong Venom to claim a tense six-point overtime win over the weekend. The Lightning hosted the Venom at the South Australia State Basketball Centre on Friday, with both sides looking to claim a […] The post Lightning strike Venom in thrilling match appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Lions Svarc lit to reach fourth straight grand final
A PERFORMANCE that even coach Craig Starcevich conceded he never saw coming, Ruby Svarc‘s career night of four goals from 13 disposals helped Brisbane power past Carlton to reach a fourth straight AFL Women’s Grand Final. The Blues lead their preliminary final early, before Brisbane answered through the second term thank to hard work and […] The post Lions Svarc lit to reach fourth straight grand final appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
United get their revenge in thriller
DESPITE a late full court heave from JaVale McGee that was nothing but net, the Illawarra Hawks fell three points short as Melbourne United exacted their revenge for last year’s National Basketball League (NBL) Championship Series. McGee hauled up a prayer from beyond the halfcourt line that would have tied proceedings, and it remarkably found […] The post United get their revenge in thriller appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Crocker proud of Roos’ prelim “response”
NORTH Melbourne’s incredible 25-game winning streak was in grave danger at three quarter time, with the Roos on the ropes against a plucky Melbourne side, but Roos coach Darren Crocker could not have been more proud of how his side responded in the last as they came away with the 6.10 (46) to 5.6 (36) […] The post Crocker proud of Roos’ prelim “response” appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
EVERY PICK: 2025 AFL National & Rookie Drafts
A TOTAL of 72 new players will enter the AFL next season as the 2025 National and Rookie Drafts were completed over the last few days. Following 58 first-time draftees across Wednesday and Thursday’s National draft, an additional 14 were taken yesterday. Here is the complete list. 2025 NATIONAL AFL DRAFT ROUND 1 Pick 1: […] The post EVERY PICK: 2025 AFL National & Rookie Drafts appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Rematch of decider set to see sparks fly
A BLOCKBUSTER clash in Round 10 of the National Basketball League (NBL) fixture is set to take place tonight, with a rematch of last season’s Championship Series between the Illawarra Hawks and Melbourne United. Friday night’s clash at WIN Entertainment Centre will be the first time the two teams match up since a fiery encounter […] The post Rematch of decider set to see sparks fly appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
2025 AFLW Finals preview: Brisbane vs. Carlton
BRISBANE is on the verge of yet another grand final appearance having featured in the past three deciders – and six of the eight in total – and standing in the Lions’ way is a plucky Carlton side that has shot into the finals series and is now just one win away from reaching the […] The post 2025 AFLW Finals preview: Brisbane vs. Carlton appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
EVERY PICK | 2025 AFL Rookie Draft
THE 2025 AFL Rookie Draft has rounded out this year’s three-day long intake, with a further six fresh faces earning chances at the elite level. After a record low of 58 new players were selection in the National Draft, nine players were re-rookied today while 14 passes were made. > > EVERY PICK: 2025 National AFL […] The post EVERY PICK | 2025 AFL Rookie Draft appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2025 AFLW Finals preview: North Melbourne vs. Melbourne
ARGUABLY the game of the year takes place tomorrow afternoon at Ikon Park when North Melbourne takes on Melbourne in a first-against-second preliminary final. Though touted to meet in the grand final, a qualifying loss to the Lions meant the Dees faced the Roos a week early, and a spot in the grand final is […] The post 2025 AFLW Finals preview: North Melbourne vs. Melbourne appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
