2026 AFLW U18s Preview | South Australia vs. Vic Metro
A POTENTIAL title- deciding clash between South Australia and Vic Metro takes place at Alberton Oval tomorrow in what promises to be a ripping contest. The winner will automatically eliminate a couple of teams from contention – based on the head-to-head decider – with just one game apiece left for these sides at the national […] The post 2026 AFLW U18s Preview | South Australia vs. Vic Metro appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
PREVIEW | 2026 SANFLW: Round 9
ROUND 9 of the SANFLW delivers the standout clash of the season so far, with ladder leaders Woodville-West Torrens hosting in-form Norwood off the back of the Redlegs’ boilover win over South Adelaide. The reigning premiers will look to respond from just their second loss of the year against a rejuvenated Sturt, while at the […] The post PREVIEW | 2026 SANFLW: Round 9 appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
PREVIEW | Top teams clash as Round 11 action heats up
THE action heats up across the northern states this weekend as Round 11 arrives. In the AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division, the match of the round sees the two form teams of the competition, Manly Warringah and Sydney University, go head-to-head in a blockbuster clash. Meanwhile, the QAFLW features a massive top-of-the-table showdown between reigning […] The post PREVIEW | Top teams clash as Round 11 action heats up appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Rising Stocks: Metro interceptors stand tall
ANOTHER round of Under 18 National Championships action has seen plenty of movement amongst the depths of the draft pool. Intercept defenders, tall goalkickers and state skippers headlined those to elevate their stocks over the weekend. We outline a dozen prospects who impressed across the two games. > > Rolling Rankings: Top 30 AFL Draft prospects RISING STOCKS […] The post Rising Stocks: Metro interceptors stand tall appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
RMC MEDAL | Challengers start to emerge during national carnival
WHILE the Talent League Girls competition rolls on, it gives the chasing pack the opportunity to bridge the gap with the run-away Rookie Me Central Medal leader in Matilda Lange. The bottom-age Tasmanian star had raced out to a five-vote lead against any player who could poll further votes at the end of the Northern […] The post RMC MEDAL | Challengers start to emerge during national carnival appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Those Who Missed Out – AFLW U18s: Round 2
ONLY four teams took part in Round 2 of the AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships, with plenty of impressive individual performances to put their hands up for their respective state sides over the next couple of weeks. We looked at those who took to the field across various competitions. ALLIES: Giants Academy: Billie Hamilton, Lauren […] The post Those Who Missed Out – AFLW U18s: Round 2 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.
