2025 AFLW Draft review: Port Adelaide
PORT Adelaide paired up a couple of close mates in its 2025 AFL Women’s Draft haul, with two National Academy members heading to Alberton to stock up even more talent. A local high-end prospect alongside a naturally gifted West Australian saw the Power bring in a couple of A grade players at great value. > > EVERY […] The post 2025 AFLW Draft review: Port Adelaide appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Phoenix travel west to face Wildcats in finals preview
THE SECOND match of Thursday night’s double-header in the National Basketball League (NBL) will see the Perth Wildcats welcome the SEM Phoenix to Western Australia as the two teams go head to head at RAC Arena. Both sides have been among the contenders throughout the first 12 rounds of the 2025/26 season, and have emerged […] The post Phoenix travel west to face Wildcats in finals preview appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Slipping United host reigning champs in massive matchup
IT WILL be an important matchup for either side in Round 13 of the National Basketball League (NBL) tonight, as the Illawarra Hawks travel south to take on Melbourne United with both sides looking to get back on the winners’ list. Two of the competition’s biggest clubs will lock horns despite being out of form […] The post Slipping United host reigning champs in massive matchup appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Inaugural Tasmania Devils VFL squad revealed
TASMANIA Devils’ inaugural VFL squad has been announced, featuring 48 players keen to don the iconic bottle green guernsey next year. The headline signings include several former AFL-listed players, along with a host of young local talent from both local reaches and interstate. > > SCROLL to see the full squad Ex-Sydney trio Robbie Fox, Caleb […] The post Inaugural Tasmania Devils VFL squad revealed appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Trengove keen on Collingwood culture
EXCITEMENT was the overriding emotion for new Collingwood draftee Imogen Trengove after being selected with pick eight in Monday night’s intake at Marvel Stadium. Speaking the following morning, the South Australian expressed her gratitude in being selected for such a historically significant club. > > EVERY PICK: 2025 AFLW Draft “When my name was read out […] The post Trengove keen on Collingwood culture appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2025 AFLW Draft review: North Melbourne
CURRENT AFL Women’s juggernaut North Melbourne only entered the draft at Pick 37 after choosing to trade into next year’s cohort which will be a stronger and deeper pool. The Roos still got the player they were after at Pick 37, and then picked up a couple of surprise packets to round out the list […] The post 2025 AFLW Draft review: North Melbourne appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Sizzling Sydney knocks off Sixers in overtime
FOR THE second match in a row, the Sydney Kings have got the job done in overtime in the National Basketball League (NBL), this time defeating the ladder-leading Adelaide 36ers by four points in the Ignite Cup last night. It was shaping as a blockbuster clash coming in, with the Sixers sitting comfortably atop the […] The post Sizzling Sydney knocks off Sixers in overtime appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
2025 AFLW Draft review: Melbourne
MELBOURNE was one win away from another AFL Women’s Grand Final, and while the Demons lost a key forward over the off-season and are searching for a new coach, were able to bring in a pair of National Academy members and proven ball-winners at high-value selections. > > EVERY PICK: National Draft > > 100+ PROFILES: View the 2025 AFLW Draft Guide […] The post 2025 AFLW Draft review: Melbourne appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2025 AFLW Draft review: Hawthorn
HAWTHORN essentially removed itself from the 2025 AFLW Draft and then with its two picks, selected a couple of unknowns who could prove to be shrewd calls. The Hawks made the minimum two selections and picked up a couple of cross-coders with another Irishwoman and a father-daughter basketballer brought onto the list. > > EVERY PICK: National Draft > > 100+ […] The post 2025 AFLW Draft review: Hawthorn appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2025 AFLW Draft review: GWS
GWS GIANTS had a local feel for the most part to their AFLW Draft focus, bringing in a trio of talented players, two of which came from the Giants’ own Academy. The weighing up of local prospects against interstate ones was always going to be a feature, and in the end the Giants brought in […] The post 2025 AFLW Draft review: GWS appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2025 AFLW Draft review: Gold Coast
THOUGH the least surprising AFLW Draft haul, it was no less impressive as the Gold Coast Suns brought in a massive eight Academy athletes to their AFLW program. Building a massive war chest of picks to match early bids, the Suns were able to bring in all the players they were targeting and even passed […] The post 2025 AFLW Draft review: Gold Coast appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Johnstone’s draft day like few others
BOOM Essendon recruit Maggie Johnstone experienced a frantic draft day on Monday, which culminated in her name being called out at pick 10. The South Warrnambool export earned a late invite to the live event at Marvel Stadium, making for a race against the clock and reassurance she would be picked up. > > EVERY PICK: […] The post Johnstone’s draft day like few others appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
