2024 AFLPA AFLW 22 Under 22 Final Team Revealed
THE AFL Player’s Association (AFLPA) has announced the final team for the 2024 AFLW 22 Under 22 team, with plenty of new faces in the final team. Port Adelaide leads the way with four players making the final team, with crosstown rivals Adelaide not far behind with three players in the final team. Geelong, Gold […] The post 2024 AFLPA AFLW 22 Under 22 Final Team Revealed appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
REMAINING PICKS | 2024 National AFL Draft
NIGHT one of the 2024 AFL Draft delivered plenty of drama, and the turnaround is tight before action gets back underway on Thursday night at Marvel Stadium. Check out which clubs have what picks in the updated draft order ahead of the remainder of the National AFL Draft. > > NIGHT ONE: Every pick | Talking […] The post REMAINING PICKS | 2024 National AFL Draft appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
TALKING POINTS | 2024 AFL Draft: Night One
NIGHT one of the 2024 National AFL Draft is in the books, with 27 young athletes realising their dreams of becoming AFL footballers. The evenness of the crop was proven through the raft of surprise selections, though as expected, Richmond picked midfielder Sam Lalor first off the board. We recap all the key moments before […] The post TALKING POINTS | 2024 AFL Draft: Night One appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
EVERY PICK: 2024 National AFL Draft
NIGHT one of the 2024 National AFL Draft saw 27 young men realise their dreams of reaching the top level of Australian rules football. As expected, Richmond selected Greater Western Victoria midfielder Sam Lalor with pick one, though the first round was not without its surprises. See who your club picked. > > FREE: View our […] The post EVERY PICK: 2024 National AFL Draft appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Rapp rips through Long Beach as Portland pips win
HAVING started his freshman campaign with the Portland Pilots with some solid performances, Austin Rapp produced his best showing at college level in the win over Long Beach State Beach on Sunday. Having worked on his game as a development player for the SEM Phoenix in the National Basketball League (NBL), the stretch forward made […] The post Rapp rips through Long Beach as Portland pips win appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
RMC select: Our picks for you club’s top choice
THE SAYING goes, everyone has a plan until another club swoops in and picks the player you wanted. Or something like that. While targets have been firmly locked in for all 18 clubs, fans and experts alike have other ideas of what a successful intake looks like. Having scouted the 2024 crop over the span […] The post RMC select: Our picks for you club’s top choice appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Slovakia makes history by reaching BJK Cup final
A TRUE underdog tale is emerging in Malaga with world number 10s Slovakia – expected to essentially make up the numbers coming into the Billie Jean King (BJK) Cup Finals – reaching the decider for just the second time in the nation’s history. The small European country – least population of any nation at the […] The post Slovakia makes history by reaching BJK Cup final appeared first on Tennis Rookie Me Central.
Adelaide strikes down Perth to rise from ashes
THE ADELAIDE Strikers have moved off the bottom of the Women’s Big Bash League ladder after defeating the Perth Scorchers by 30 runs yesterday. Adelaide posted 6/169 from its 20 overs, before restricting Perth to only 8/139. The Strikers’ openers got off to a great start, with Smriti Mandhana and Katie Mack making a partnership […]
NBL25 Next Star Watch – Round 9
IN A drama-filled round of the National Basketball League (NBL), the Next Stars were as solid as ever across the span of the weekend. The next generation of basketballers are making a name for themselves at NBL level, and as the season has progressed, a more even spread of young guns are producing consistent performances. […] The post NBL25 Next Star Watch – Round 9 appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Dutch dash dream Rafa retirement party
THERE was no room for sentiment from the Dutch at the Davis Cup Finals, with Netherlands sending off 22-time Grand Slam winner Rafael Nadal by eliminating his Spanish side in the quarter finals. Going down to the deciding doubles tie, the experienced doubles talent of Wesley Koolhof worked well with Botic Van de Zandschulp against […] The post Dutch dash dream Rafa retirement party appeared first on Tennis Rookie Me Central.