2025 AFLW Under 16s Championships preview
A FIRST look at the 2027 and 2028 AFLW Draft crops begins at a national level on Sunday, with the first of 10 matches across the next 12 days. In an expedited schedule, the National Under 16s Development Championships sees 10 teams – including the four Northern Academies – play two matches across the next […] The post 2025 AFLW Under 16s Championships preview appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
PREVIEW | 2025 AFL Sydney Women’s Premier: Round 2
A HIGHLY anticipated match between a couple of title contenders is on the AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division menu for Round 2, amongst a host of potential blowouts. Three teams play their first games of the year after the grand final rematch was postponed, while St George has the bye. UNSW-ES BULLDOGS vs. PARRAMATTA GOANNASSaturday, […] The post PREVIEW | 2025 AFL Sydney Women’s Premier: Round 2 appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
NBA Comparisons – Khaman Maluach
ONE OF the premier big men in the 2025 NBA Draft crop, Khaman Maluach offers plenty of size and two-way impact, and is one of several Duke Blue Devils expected to be taken in the top 10 in a few months’ time. Maluach stands an impressive seven-foot-two, but is very mobile for his size, and […] The post NBA Comparisons – Khaman Maluach appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Mid-Season Draft Watch: CTL prospects search for second wind
WITH this year’s AFL Mid-Season Draft officially slated for May 28, eligible Coates Talent League over-agers will have eight rounds to stake their claims for higher honours. Some prospects made bright starts in Round 1, and there are plenty of interesting stories out of the potential 2025 crop. > > Scouting Notes: 2025 Coates Talent League […] The post Mid-Season Draft Watch: CTL prospects search for second wind appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2025 QAFLW Season Preview
A NEW ERA is upon Queensland women’s football with two additional clubs joining the top flight to make an even 10 teams in the QAFL Women’s. Along with the existing eight sides from last season, Moreton Bay and Morningside both join the competition, expanding the league from four matches to five. CLUBS SEASON STRUCTURE The […] The post 2025 QAFLW Season Preview appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Onto the Radar: 2025 Coates Talent League – Round 1
WITH the 2025 Coates Talent League season getting underway over the weekend, prospects are already staking their claims for representative honours. The first block of three rounds forms an important period in the selection process, with plenty of players from outside the Vic Country, Vic Metro, and Allies summer squads able to press their case. […] The post Onto the Radar: 2025 Coates Talent League – Round 1 appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2025 WAFLW Quarter in Focus: Olivia Wolmarans
A STRONG marking athletic forward is as valuable as any other role on the field, and Subiaco’s Olivia Wolmarans fits the bill perfectly. Winning MVP for her side at last year’s Under 17 Futures match, the National Academy member had a day out against West Perth booting four goals from 18 disposals and seven marks. […] The post 2025 WAFLW Quarter in Focus: Olivia Wolmarans appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Fagan fantastic in season opener for CoE
ALTHOUGH the result fell the other way, Sitaya Fagan was excellent for the Basketball Australia Centre of Excellence (BA CoE) in their NBL1 East Women’s 2025 opener against the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles over the weekend. The two sides opened their accounts for the 2025 fixture at the AIS on Saturday afternoon, with the CoE […] The post Fagan fantastic in season opener for CoE appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
AFLW Draft Q&A: Dekota Baron
TALENTED key forward/ruck Dekota Baron is regarded as one of the top prospects in this year’s AFLW Draft. Having seriously developed over the last couple of years, the experienced Southport junior heads into her top-age season as a contested marking star and one who can improve even further. We spoke to Baron at the Queensland […] The post AFLW Draft Q&A: Dekota Baron appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
CTL Player Focus: Lachy Dovaston (Eastern Ranges)
EASTERN Ranges livewire Lachy Dovaston was integral to his side’s thrilling three-point victory over Northern Knights on Sunday. The speedy goalsneak booted three majors, including what ended up being the sealer as he looks to stamp his claim as the competition’s premier small forward. We put his performance under the Player Focus microscope. PLAYER FOCUS […] The post CTL Player Focus: Lachy Dovaston (Eastern Ranges) appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
