Looking for a lifeline: 2025 Rookie Draft prospects
WHILE 58 fresh faces found a home across two nights during the National AFL Draft, many more are still looking for their opportunity at the elite level. They won’t have to wait long for a potential chance, with this afternoon’s Rookie Draft offering a lifeline for those who slipped through the cracks. > > NATIONAL DRAFT: […] The post Looking for a lifeline: 2025 Rookie Draft prospects appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Phoenix power past Bullets with big win
IT WAS an impressive blowout victory in the National Basketball League (NBL) on Thursday night, as the SEM Phoenix handed Brisbane Bullets a 27-point loss when the two sides went head to head at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre. The Phoenix came into the clash heavily favoured to get the job done against an undermanned Bullets […] The post Phoenix power past Bullets with big win appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
AFL DRAFT | 2025 Night Two fallout
AFTER a whirlwind opening round on Wednesday evening, the 2025 National AFL Draft concluded with an additional 45 selections made on night two. Among them were 43 fresh faces, a quartet of mature-agers, and plenty more surprises throughout the order with many highly regarded talents left overlooked. > > EVERY PICK: 2025 National AFL Draft > > NIGHT […] The post AFL DRAFT | 2025 Night Two fallout appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
YOUR CLUB’S PICKS | Night two draft order
AFTER 25 players had their AFL Draft dreams realised on night one, many more are expected to do the same tonight. North Melbourne holds the keys to the opening pick of round two, while the likes of Collingwood, Port Adelaide, and St Kilda are poised to make their opening selections. > > NIGHT ONE: Every pick […] The post YOUR CLUB’S PICKS | Night two draft order appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
What they said | 2025 AFL Draft: Night 1
NIGHT one of the 2025 AFL Draft threw up plenty of surprises, and that wasn’t lost on the latest batch of draftees. Several of the attending players were put to the media mere moments after having their names called out, and we’ve compiled quotes from each press conference. > > NIGHT ONE: Every pick | All […] The post What they said | 2025 AFL Draft: Night 1 appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Bullets bring Phoenix to Brisbane in Thursday encounter
THE ACTION continues tonight in the National Basketball League (NBL) for Round 10 of the 2025/26 season, as the SEM Phoenix travel north to take on an undermanned Brisbane Bullets at Brisbane Entertainment Centre. After last night’s Ignite Cup clash which saw the Adelaide 36ers defeat the Illawarra Hawks, the hoops roll on and move […] The post Bullets bring Phoenix to Brisbane in Thursday encounter appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
The Next 10: Top draft prospects left on the board
AFTER 25 players were selected on night one of the AFL Draft, there is plenty of talent left on the board for clubs to fight over early on night two. We highlight 10 prospects set to be in the frame for those second-round picks, including several more club-tied talents. > > NIGHT ONE: Every pick | […] The post The Next 10: Top draft prospects left on the board appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Bryce goes bonkers as Sixers stump Hawks
ANOTHER dominant performance from MVP favourite Bryce Cotton led the Adelaide 36ers to a come from behind win over the Illawarra Hawks in the National Basketball League (NBL) Ignite Cup action last night. Cotton delivered an astounding performance on his home deck at Adelaide Entertainment Centre on Wednesday night, despite the fact that his team […] The post Bryce goes bonkers as Sixers stump Hawks appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
PRESS CONFERENCES | 2025 AFL Draft
A TOTAL of 12 draftees fronted the media following them realising their dreams at last night’s AFL Draft. We were on hand to bring you the first words from the players after being selected. WEST COAST: Pick 1 – Willem Duursma (Gippsland Power/Vic Country) Pick 4 – Cooper Duff-Tytler (Calder Cannons/Vic Metro) GOLD COAST: Pick […] The post PRESS CONFERENCES | 2025 AFL Draft appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
AFL DRAFT | 2025 Night One fallout
NIGHT one of the 2025 AFL Draft is in the books, with 25 players realising their dreams of reaching the elite level. West Coast wielded pick one and, as expected, selected Gippsland Power utility Willem Duursma. He was presented his new jersey by Eagles star and 2023 pick one, Harley Reid. > > 100+ PROFILES: View the 2025 […] The post AFL DRAFT | 2025 Night One fallout appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Sixers, Hawks set to duel in battle of contenders
IT IS a blockbuster instalment of the National Basketball League (NBL) Ignite Cup for the 2025/26 season tonight, when the Adelaide 36ers host the Illawarra Hawks in South Australia as two heavyweights of the competition collides. It will be a matchup full of star power, headlined by a battle between the two MVP favourites in […] The post Sixers, Hawks set to duel in battle of contenders appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Borlase brilliant in return to Adelaide
ONE OF the biggest signings in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) over the off-season returned to her old side last night, as Isobel Borlase led the Bendigo Spirit to an eight-point win over the Adelaide Lightning. Borlase and the Spirit headed south to take on the Lightning at the South Australia State Basketball Centre […] The post Borlase brilliant in return to Adelaide appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
