NBL25 Next Star review – Izan Almansa
SEASON 2024/25 of the National Basketball League (NBL) saw Perth Wildcats Next Star Izan Almansa make his mark as a solid frontcourt contributor that has the tools to make it at NBA level in the future if selected. While he is not the flashiest player around, Almansa is productive in the more traditional sense, playing […] The post NBL25 Next Star review – Izan Almansa appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Youth the name of the game as ‘A’ squads announced
WHILE attention will squarely be in New Zealand for the senior series between Australia and New Zealand, there is still plenty of top level women’s cricket in Australia before the end of the season. The now annual Green vs. Gold multi day exhibition match is happening again this year, this time in Canberra, while Australia […]
PREVIEW | 2025 NSL: London Pulse
THE 2025 Netball Super League season is a mere fortnight away, and in the lead up to the competition Rookie Me Central will be previewing each of the teams and taking a look at how they might go in this new era of English netball. In this preview it is time to take a look […] The post PREVIEW | 2025 NSL: London Pulse appeared first on Netball Rookie Me Central.
Condon continues charge with career-night
AUSSIE big man Alex Condon has continued his charge up the NBA Draft rankings with a huge performance on Thursday in the NCAAM, leading the Florida Gators to a five-point win over the Alabama Crimson Tide. Condon posted a huge double-double of 27 points and 10 rebounds in what is his best performance at College […] The post Condon continues charge with career-night appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Mumbai momentum restored as finals hopes reignited
THE MUMBAI Indians have taken one step closer to qualifying for this year’s Women’s Indian Premier League finals after a comfortable win over the UP Warriorz last night. Chasing 151 for victory, the Indians almost ran out of time to get the job done, but reached the target with nine balls to spare. The start […]
AFLW Draft Q&A: Abby Hobson
GIPPSLAND Power forward Abby Hobson opted for Aussie rules over tennis because of the “team atmosphere”, and now the contested marking talent enters her top-age season as one to watch from the Power as she strives to make the Vic Country side and go on to achieve her ultimate dream of reaching the AFLW. We […] The post AFLW Draft Q&A: Abby Hobson appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Khawaja’s day one ton puts Bulls in box seat
USMAN Khawaja posted his 43rd First Class century yesterday to have Queensland well poised after day one of its Sheffield Shield clash against Tasmania. The 38-year-old was dismissed late in the day for 127, spearheading the visitors’ ongoing total of 6-309 at Bellerive Oval. >> SCROLL to see all scores in progress After a lean […]
WAFLW 15 to Watch in 2025: #12 Maya Louvel-Finn
ATHLETIC and powerful top-ager Maya Louvel-Finn joins the countdown in our WAFL Women’s ones to watch for 2025, having had a much improved bottom-age season as she prepares for her draft year. Louvel-Finn is best known for her one-on-one ability but also her ability to break away from opponents with a great blend of speed […] The post WAFLW 15 to Watch in 2025: #12 Maya Louvel-Finn appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Birthday boy Colton cracks Cobolli code
AMERICAN college graduate Colton Smith celebrated his 22nd birthday in style with a maiden ATP Tour maindraw win at Indian Wells on day one of the ATP1000 event. Smith stunned Top 40 talent Flavio Cobolli to discard the Italian from a set down to win 3-6 6-2 6-2 in an hour and 53 minutes. The […] The post Birthday boy Colton cracks Cobolli code appeared first on Tennis Rookie Me Central.
2025 SANFLW team preview: South Adelaide
PLAYING with freedom will be key to South Adelaide’s premiership defence, now the “redemption piece” is no longer there for the Panthers according to coach Rick Watts. The Noarlunga side won the 2024 premiership after falling one kick short the year before, and Watts said his side is ready for a new challenge in 2025. […] The post 2025 SANFLW team preview: South Adelaide appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Star Turn: Patterson puts speed on show
REPRESENTATIVE football presents the chance not only for prospects to show their wares on the big stage, but also for states to showcase their talent pool. Queensland did so last year with a win over Vic Metro in the Under 17 Futures trials, unveiling a raft of stars to the wider footballing audience. One of […] The post Star Turn: Patterson puts speed on show appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2025 NSW/ACT Summer Series Round 1 Scouting notes: Giants Academy
GWS GIANTS Academy shook off a late second term comeback from the AFL Sydney Under 22s to kick four unanswered goals in the second half to win their Round 1 NSW/ACT Summer Series match. Both sides were level at 3.3 (21) apiece by the main break, but a second half of 4.5 (29) to 0.3 […] The post 2025 NSW/ACT Summer Series Round 1 Scouting notes: Giants Academy appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
