Cotton, Sixers face red-hot Kings in Ignite Cup
THE 13th round of the 2025/26 National Basketball League (NBL) season kicks off with a blockbuster matchup tonight, with the Adelaide 36ers heading to New South Wales to take on the in-form Sydney Kings. Both teams are in strong form of late, claiming impressive wins over fellow contenders in recent weeks to set up a […] The post Cotton, Sixers face red-hot Kings in Ignite Cup appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
2025 AFLW Draft review: Geelong
IN TERMS of value, Geelong’s haul was one of the best in the AFLW Draft, scooping up two potential top 10 players – and first round locks – with top 30 selections, while also adding another readymade midfielder early in the third round. > > EVERY PICK: National Draft > > 100+ PROFILES: View the 2025 AFLW Draft Guide DRAFT HAUL Pick […] The post 2025 AFLW Draft review: Geelong appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Wildcats win big on the road to stay in touch
BOUNCING back from a disappointing loss earlier in the round, the Perth Wildcats were simply too good for the Brisbane Bullets when the two sides clashed in the National Basketball League (NBL) over the weekend, cruising home to a 24-point win. The Wildcats came into the clash as favourites, but were also on a two-game […] The post Wildcats win big on the road to stay in touch appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Adelaide-bound Bown ready to meet high standards
ADELAIDE draftee Chloe Bown is a born winner, and took out just about every individual award imaginable throughout her top-age campaign. It is only fitting, then, that the Oakleigh Chargers graduate has ended up at arguably the most successful club in AFLW history. > > EVERY PICK: 2025 AFLW Draft Speaking to media on the morning […] The post Adelaide-bound Bown ready to meet high standards appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2025 AFLW Draft review: Fremantle
FREMANTLE brought in a variety of of player types from outside Western Australia with a pair of Croweaters and a Tasmanian added to the Purple Army. Filling the need for a versatile tall and some smart ball users transitioning from midfield to attack, Dockers fans can come away pleased with the overall outcome of the […] The post 2025 AFLW Draft review: Fremantle appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Kings win ugly to pile misery on Melbourne
IT WAS a fourth consecutive loss for the formerly ladder-leading Melbourne United over the weekend, falling to the Sydney Kings by six points in an overtime National Basketball League (NBL) clash in Round 12. United were once looming as a side that may not drop a game all season following a 10-0 start, but have […] The post Kings win ugly to pile misery on Melbourne appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
2025 AFLW Draft review: Essendon
ESSENDON only took the minimum two selections in the 2025 AFL Women’s Draft, but got bang for its buck considering only one was in the top end of the draft. The Bombers scooped up a pair of best friends and Essendon childhood supporters, making it a feel-good all-round story. > > EVERY PICK: National Draft > > 100+ PROFILES: View the 2025 […] The post 2025 AFLW Draft review: Essendon appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2025 AFLW Draft review: Collingwood
PLAYERS who are largely capable of making an immediate impact and driving standards at the Pies were the underlying factor between most of Collingwood’s half a dozen draftees. Filling several needs along the way, the bottom four side brought in a new group of fresh faces who hope to turn the club’s fortunes around. > > EVERY […] The post 2025 AFLW Draft review: Collingwood appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Sobey stars with 36 to lead Phoenix past Breakers
IN WHAT was looming as a potential danger game in Round 12 of the National Basketball League (NBL), Nathan Sobey erupted on the offensive end to lead his SEM Phoenix to a 12-point win over the New Zealand Breakers. Both teams were in strong form coming into Saturday night’s clash at Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports […] The post Sobey stars with 36 to lead Phoenix past Breakers appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Sixers stump United in overtime to stay on top
IN A blockbuster clash between the top two sides in the National Basketball League (NBL), the Adelaide 36ers emerged victorious in their matchup against Melbourne United, although it took overtime to separate the teams. After starting the season with 10 consecutive wins, United have endured a bit of a form slump of late, and lost […] The post Sixers stump United in overtime to stay on top appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Sapphires make it four in a row at Oceania Cup
THE AUSTRALIAN Sapphires continued their dynasty at the FIBA Women’s Under 17 Oceania Cup, with team winning their fourth consecutive title after defeating New Zealand in the gold medal match. The Sapphires are yet to lose a game at the U17 Oceania Cup, and continued that trend in the Cook Islands over the weekend, proving […] The post Sapphires make it four in a row at Oceania Cup appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
JackJumpers grind out win over Taipans up north
ALTHOUGH they had to come from behind to get the job done, the Tasmania JackJumpers were able to overcome a strong start from the opposition and defeat the Cairns Taipans by 13 points in the National Basketball League (NBL) over the weekend. The Taipans hosted the JackJumpers at Cairns Convention Centre, fresh off their most […] The post JackJumpers grind out win over Taipans up north appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
