Hollick helps in a big way as Lakeside topple Slammers
TIM HOLLICK was one of many players to stand out for the Lakeside Lighting as they claimed an impressive win over the South West Slammers in the NBL1 West Men’s over the weekend. Coming into the clash at Eaton Rec Centre on Thursday night, both sides were yet to record a win, with Lakeside having […] The post Hollick helps in a big way as Lakeside topple Slammers appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes | 2025 WAFLW State Academy: Round 4
SUBIACO continued its unbeaten streak alongside Claremont, who inflicted South Fremantle’s first loss of the WAFLW season in Round 4 as most clubs had to overcome the loss of some key State Academy members. As always, we took a look at how those in action performed. > > WAFLW Round 5: Round wrap | Player Focus […] The post Scouting Notes | 2025 WAFLW State Academy: Round 4 appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
NBA Comparisons – Liam McNeeley
UCONN forward Liam McNeeley is an impressive shooter on the wings and will be able to fit into any offensive set up, which adds to his value ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft where he looms as a lottery selection. The Huskies gun has made a name for himself as a sharpshooter throughout his time […] The post NBA Comparisons – Liam McNeeley appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
State Academy notes: 2025 SANFLW – Round 5
RETURNING from a league-wide bye due to AFL Gather Round, the SANFL Women’s got back into full swing on Good Friday, with a host of the title-winning Under 16s prospects also returning to their League sides. As always we took note of those players from the South Australian State Academy. The post State Academy notes: 2025 SANFLW – Round 5 appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
SANFL U18s Player Focus: Noah Roberts-Thomson (Sturt)
STURT’S midfield has been humming in the early part of the SANFL Under 18 season, largely thanks to the combination of Richmond father-son prospect Louis Kellaway and Noah Roberts-Thomson. The latter is yet to drop below 20 disposals across five rounds as the Double Blues sit pretty atop the ladder. A 180cm on-baller who works […] The post SANFL U18s Player Focus: Noah Roberts-Thomson (Sturt) appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Camp squad announced for Under 19 World Cup
THERE are plenty of familiar names in the initial squad for the Australian Emus ahead of the 2025 Under-19 World Cup, with the Aussies looking to continue their hot streak of qualifying for the tournament. Since 1979, Australia has qualified for the tournament on 15 out of a possible 17 occasions, and remains a steadfast […] The post Camp squad announced for Under 19 World Cup appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
State of Play: 2025 Coates Talent League – Rounds 1-3
THE FIRST block of the Coates Talent League season has been completed, with Victorian prospects going on to trial for their spots in the Country and Metro squads. Sandringham Dragons and Gippsland Power remain unbeaten at 3-0 apiece, though things can quickly chance in the mid-season period. Catch up on where things stand before the […] The post State of Play: 2025 Coates Talent League – Rounds 1-3 appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2025 AFLW U16s | Swans Academy review
SYDNEY Swans Academy took bragging rights over their state-based rivals the Giants by winning Pool B of the 2025 AFL Women’s Under 16s Development Championships. The Swans accounted for both Tasmania (34 points) and Northern Territory (54) to boast the highest percentage from the two games. RESULTS: Swans Academy 8.15 (63) def. Tasmania 4.5 (29) […] The post 2025 AFLW U16s | Swans Academy review appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Ball continuing brilliance in NZNBL
ONE OF the brightest young talents in New Zealand basketball, Jackson Ball has continued to impress in the NZNBL and remains a consistently strong performer for the Hawke’s Bay Hawks throughout the 2025 season. At 17 years of age, Ball has truly emerged as one of the premier young basketball talents in Oceania, thriving in […] The post Ball continuing brilliance in NZNBL appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
2025 SANFLW Team of the Week: Round 5
PANTHER pride is in full force throughout our SANFL Women’s Round 5 Team of the Week, with South Adelaide recording a league-high six players in the squad. South and North Adelaide (five) provide almost one half of the team, while other winners Woodville-West Torrens and Sturt, and loser West Adelaide have three. > > MOTR: Sturt […] The post 2025 SANFLW Team of the Week: Round 5 appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2025 VFLW Player Focus: Tahlia Sanger (Collingwood)
HARD-NOSED Collingwood midfielder Tahlia Sanger put together a complete performance in the first game of the VFLW 2025 season, starring in a tough contest against the Casey Demons. A relentless competitor around the stoppages, Sanger showed her trademark work rate and physicality to lead the way through the middle, offering composure under pressure and impact […] The post 2025 VFLW Player Focus: Tahlia Sanger (Collingwood) appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Hunt heroics prominent despite tough loss
ALTHOUGH the Cockburn Cougars fell five points short in their clash against the Mandurah Magic in Round 3 of the NBL1 West Men’s over the weekend, rising talent Josh Hunt was one of the better performers. The two sides had enjoyed two very different starts to the season, with the Cougars searching for their first […] The post Hunt heroics prominent despite tough loss appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
