Scouting Notes: Dragons topple ladder-leading Knights
SANDRINGHAM Dragons have bounced back onto the winners list in a big way, toppling Talent League frontrunners the Northern Knights by 13 points at Preston City Oval on Saturday. The Dragons led at every break and rallied after Northern levelled the scores early in term four, kicking the final two goals. Both sides went into […] The post Scouting Notes: Dragons topple ladder-leading Knights appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Swans take their point back to book grand final berth
SWAN Districts has settled a 12-month score in the most fitting way imaginable, holding off reigning back-to-back premiers Claremont by a solitary point to storm straight into the WAFL Women’s Grand Final, 5.4 (34) to 4.9 (33), at Steel Blue Oval. Just 12 months on from losing the decider to the same opponent by the […] The post Swans take their point back to book grand final berth appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Around the Country: Finals field set as Sharks end regular season in style
THE QAFL Women’s regular season has come to a close, with all six finalists confirmed heading into the post-season. Southport and Coorparoo will meet in the qualifying Final next week, with the winner heading straight to the Grand Final. Bond University will face Aspley and Morningside will take on Wilston Grange in the two elimination […] The post Around the Country: Finals field set as Sharks end regular season in style appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 SANFLW R14 wrap: Redlegs blast Eagles to set up double chance rematch
NORWOOD bounced back from a shock draw to non-finalists West Adelaide by producing the performance of the Redlegs’ year and beating Woodville-West Torrens by 38 points at Coopers Stadium on Friday night. While the Eagles had sewn up top spot and the minor premiership, Norwood needed to win and win well to make sure the […] The post 2026 SANFLW R14 wrap: Redlegs blast Eagles to set up double chance rematch appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: Jets soar in premiership quarter
WESTERN Jets have chalked up their ninth win on the bounce, overcoming a slow start to defeat Eastern Ranges by 11 points in their Round 21 clash at Avalon Airport Oval on Saturday. The visitors led at the first two breaks, only for Western to soar into the lead with five goals to one in […] The post Scouting Notes: Jets soar in premiership quarter appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
PREVIEW | 2026 WAFLW: Week 1 Finals
FINALS action is on the cards out west as the first week of the post-season series kicks off in the WAFL Women’s competition. The league becomes the first state competition to enter finals, with the clear top two teams doing battle at Steel Blue Oval, while there is no coming back for the loser of […] The post PREVIEW | 2026 WAFLW: Week 1 Finals appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Kings ascend to NBL throne once again
SYDNEY Kings celebrated their third NBL title in five seasons after overcoming Adelaide 36ers by 12 points in an action-packed game five of the Championship series at Qudos Bank Arena on Sunday afternoon. In front of almost 20,000 fans, the Kings came from seven points down at the final break to equalise and send the […] The post Kings ascend to NBL throne once again appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Rocci rips though Raiders as Thunder win
AN ENORMOUS triple-double and the game-winner from Maddison Rocci was the catalyst for the Keilor Thunder recording a one-point victory over the Knox Raiders in Round 1 of the 2026 NBL1 South Women’s season over the weekend. Rocci and the Thunder opened their account for the 2026 season by hosting the Raiders at Keilor Stadium […] The post Rocci rips though Raiders as Thunder win appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Sixers keep season alive by forcing game five
IN FITTING fashion, the 2026 National Basketball League (NBL) Championship Series is going to game five after the Adelaide 36ers defeated the Sydney Kings by one point at Adelaide Entertainment Centre in another dramatic encounter on Wednesday night. The Kings were on the brink of taking out the championship when they travelled to South Australia […] The post Sixers keep season alive by forcing game five appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Fa’ale leads CoE to opening round win
AN EXCELLENT performance from Jai Fa’ale has helped the Basketball Australia Centre of Excellence (BA CoE) claim its second win of Round 1 of the NBL1 East Men’s competition, this time defeating the Bankstown Bruins. Fa’ale had top-scored for the Centre of Excellence when they toppled the Penrith Panthers earlier in the weekend, indicating he […] The post Fa’ale leads CoE to opening round win appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Kings look to deliver knockout blow in Championship Series
THE SYDNEY Kings have the opportunity to take out the 2025/26 National Basketball League (NBL) title tonight when they face off against the Adelaide 36ers in game four of the Championship Series in South Australia. The Kings took a 2-1 series lead in game three in Sydney on Sunday afternoon, and have moved within one […] The post Kings look to deliver knockout blow in Championship Series appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Sebasio stars in debut as CoE crush Panthers
IT WAS a promising first match from the Basketball Australia Centre of Excellence (BA CoE) in the opening round of the 2026 NBL1 East Women’s season over the weekend, with Jay Sebasio impressing in a massive win over the Penrith Panthers. As is the case every season, it was a different looking CoE team to […] The post Sebasio stars in debut as CoE crush Panthers appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
