Preseason Q&A: Thomas McGuane (Western Jets)
COLLINGWOOD fans are rejoicing the impending arrival of yet another father-son gun in Thomas McGuane. The son of 152-game premiership Pie and ever-present footy brain Mick, McGuane junior projects as a prolific on-baller with crafty skills and high footy IQ. McGuane, who represented Vic Metro at Under 16 and 17 level, is part of the […] The post Preseason Q&A: Thomas McGuane (Western Jets) appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
AFLW Draft Q&A: Lily Baxter
ONE of four South Australians in the National Academy, South Adelaide wing Lily Baxter is a player to watch in 2025. The hard-running Panther started her career as a dynamic attacking forward, but after developing her defensive work the last 12 months, is a fully fledged wing who can hurt opposition teams both ways. We […] The post AFLW Draft Q&A: Lily Baxter appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Tigers end PINT’s three-peat dream
REIGNING back-to-back premier PINT’s dream of a three-peat is over after Nightcliff caused a boilover in the preliminary final, sending the Queen Ants out of the NTFL Women’s Premier Division finals series in straight sets. Nightcliff won by 18 points at TIO Stadium on Saturday night, coming from a point down at quarter time to […] The post Tigers end PINT’s three-peat dream appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
WAFLW 15 to Watch in 2025: #9 Juliet Kelly
HARD-running West Australian Juliet Kelly is growing in confidence at stature at senior level, having gotten better as the year went on in her bottom-age campaign. The star dual-sport athlete, who also competes internationally at rowing, recorded the highest yo-yo test in the state 12 months ago. While missing out on the national championships due […] The post WAFLW 15 to Watch in 2025: #9 Juliet Kelly appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2025 SANFLW team preview: West Adelaide
WEST Adelaide is looking to keep games within its own control according to coach Bruce Dawes as the Bloods eye off continuing their development, with hopefully a touch more luck on the injury front. While star talent Iilish Ross was unfortunately a casualty to the dreaded anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear over the preseason, Dawes […] The post 2025 SANFLW team preview: West Adelaide appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: Bolstered Swans stay undefeated in Summer Series
SYDNEY Swans Academy have taken out more senior opposition twice in as many weeks after dispatching the AFL Sydney U22s by 19 points at Blacktown International Sportspark on Saturday. The Swans were challenged but led at every break despite less accurate goalkicking to move to a 2-0 record. Bolstered by the return of National Academy […] The post Scouting Notes: Bolstered Swans stay undefeated in Summer Series appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Preseason Q&A: Harley Hicks (GWV Rebels)
GREATER Western Victoria (GWV) Rebels speedster Harley Hicks impressed at the weekend’s Coates Talent League preseason testing event, posting the competition’s top standing vertical jump (88cm). A dynamic athlete native to Deniliquin, he’s looking to earn more midfield minutes as a top-ager in 2025. We chatted to Hicks about the year ahead, his strengths as […] The post Preseason Q&A: Harley Hicks (GWV Rebels) appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Demon dares to dream in desert
AUSSIE dynamo Alex de Minaur blitzed Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz in the third round of Indian Wells, winning 10 of the last 11 games of the match to dismantle the 21st seed, 6-4 6-0 in an hour and 14 minutes. The Australian notched up win number 50 at ATP Masters 1000 level thanks to the result, […] The post Demon dares to dream in desert appeared first on Tennis Rookie Me Central.
NBL25 Next Star review – Malique Lewis
CEMENTING his spot in the starting lineup throughout the 2024/25 National Basketball League (NBL), Next Star Malique Lewis certainly did his NBA Draft chances no harm with a strong campaign as a member of the SEM Phoenix. Lewis was well-utilised by mid-season coaching appointee Josh King, and saw plenty of court time throughout both the […] The post NBL25 Next Star review – Malique Lewis appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
PREVIEW | 2025 NSL: Loughborough Lightning
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 today’s preview, it is time to take a look […] The post PREVIEW | 2025 NSL: Loughborough Lightning appeared first on Netball Rookie Me Central.
