2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Beth Morris
BENDIGO Pioneers midfielder Beth Morris is a tough inside ball-winner who earned a spot in the Vic Country hub off the back of some consistent Talent League Girls football. Set to play a number of roles in 2026, Morris will look to take her game to another level. We spoke to Morris at the recent […] The post 2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Beth Morris appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2026 WAFLW 15 to Watch: #13 Tiama Collard
ANOTHER season of WAFLW Women’s action is just around the corner, with the season kicking off on March 28. As we did with the SANFL Women’s competition, Rookie Me Central will count down 15 players to watch in the upcoming year, focusing on either top-age or bottom-age prospects to keep in mind. We continue our […] The post 2026 WAFLW 15 to Watch: #13 Tiama Collard appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2025/26 NBL Next Star season review – Dash Daniels
ONE OF the most hyped young talents to come through the National Basketball League (NBL) Next Star program, local talent Dash Daniels was given plenty of playing time in his first season in the competition as a member of Melbourne United. Coming from impressive basketball pedigree, the younger brother of reigning NBA Most Improved Player […] The post 2025/26 NBL Next Star season review – Dash Daniels appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Sydney sneaks past pesky Perth to go one up
ALTHOUGH they suffered a massive scare from a brave Perth Wildcats outfit, the Sydney Kings were still good enough to get the job done, claiming a one-point win to kick off the 2026 NBL semi-final series between the sides. The Kings came into the clash as favourites to get the job done at Qudos Bank […] The post Sydney sneaks past pesky Perth to go one up appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Wildcats look to upset Kings in playoff series
IT WILL be a tall order for the Perth Wildcats when they face off against the ladder-leading Sydney Kings in a 2026 National Basketball League (NBL) playoff series, which is set to begin at Qudos Bank Arena on Wednesday night. The Kings ended the season on top spot, while the Wildcats only recently secured their […] The post Wildcats look to upset Kings in playoff series appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Cotton crushes Phoenix as Sixers take series lead
GAME ONE of the first semi-final series in the 2026 National Basketball League (NBL) playoffs is in the books, with reigning MVP Bryce Cotton leading his Adelaide 36ers to a seven-point win over the SEM Phoenix. The series kicked off on Tuesday night, and was the most anticipated matchup of the 2026 postseason to date, […] The post Cotton crushes Phoenix as Sixers take series lead appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Massive playoff series begins as Sixers face Phoenix
IN THE pick of the 2026 National Basketball League (NBL) semi-final matchups, battle will commence between the SEM Phoenix and the Adelaide 36ers with a spot on the Championship Series on the line as two contenders lock horns. The Sixers and Phoenix have been two of the best sides throughout NBL26, and it is fitting […] The post Massive playoff series begins as Sixers face Phoenix appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Wildcats win to book final playoff spot
THE FINAL play-in match in the 2026 National Basketball League (NBL) saw the Perth Wildcats keep their championship aspirations alive after defeating Melbourne United by 18 points at home on Saturday night. The two teams had one more chance to book a spot in the semi-finals with an elimination clash at RAC Arena on Saturday, […] The post Wildcats win to book final playoff spot appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Wildcats welcome United for spot in semi’s
THE 2026 National Basketball League (NBL) postseason resumes tomorrow night with another elimination clash taking place, as Melbourne United travel across the Nullarbor to take on the Perth Wildcats for a spot in the semi-finals. Both sides are fresh off play-in matches over the last couple of days, and will be experiencing short turnarounds heading […] The post Wildcats welcome United for spot in semi’s appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
United eliminate Jackies to keep season alive
THE POSTSEASON picture in the 2026 National Basketball League (NBL) now features one less team, after Melbourne United eliminated the Tasmania JackJumpers with a 14-point win in Thursday night’s do-or-die clash. United hosted the JackJumpers at John Cain Arena last night, adding another chapter to one of the competition’s best rivalries of the past five […] The post United eliminate Jackies to keep season alive appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
United, JackJumpers renew rivalry in elimination clash
THE FIRST elimination match of the 2026 National Basketball League (NBL) postseason has arrived, with the Tasmania JackJumpers travelling across the Bass Strait to face off against Melbourne United at John Cain Arena tonight. The fifth and sixth placed teams on the ladder at season’s end, United and the JackJumpers have enjoyed some classic battles […] The post United, JackJumpers renew rivalry in elimination clash appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Perth powerless against flawless Phoenix
THE SEM Phoenix have punched their ticket to the 2025/26 National Basketball League (NBL) semi-finals after defeating the Perth Wildcats by 17 points when the two sides went head to head in a seeding match last night. The NBL postseason officially kicked off on Wednesday night when the Phoenix welcomed the Wildcats to John Cain […] The post Perth powerless against flawless Phoenix appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
