2024 AFLW Week 7 Preview: Saturday
THERE is another quartet of matches to enjoy today in the AFL Women’s, as the race for finals heats up. The post 2024 AFLW Week 7 Preview: Saturday appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2024 T20 Spring Challenge: Day One
ON DAY one of Cricket Australia’s inaugural T20 Spring Challenge, it was Laura Harris‘ maiden T20 century scored for the Brisbane Heat that was the standout. Sydney Thunder 8-151 (20.0) defeated by Brisbane Heat 1-157 (12.2) It was the Brisbane Heat that got the first ever T20 Spring Challenge victory with their massive nine-wicket win […]
Bombers breeze past Bulldogs but tough fixture taking toll
ESSENDON made it four wins in a row in the AFLW last night with a comfortable win over the Western Bulldogs out at the Whitten Oval. After it was all said and done, Bombers coach Nat Wood described the result as “a really gritty win”. “We had the wind in the first quarter, and they […] The post Bombers breeze past Bulldogs but tough fixture taking toll appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Aussies punish Pakistan but at a cost
AUSTRALIA remains undefeated at the Women’s T20 World Cup, but is counting the cost of its win over Pakistan with injuries to two of its stars. After bowling Pakistan out for just 82, Australia then went on to reach that target with nine overs to spare to win by nine wickets. Despite the Aussies losing […]
Breakers’ bravery on display in Thunder loss
ALTHOUGH it was not exactly the trip to the United States they were hoping for, the New Zealand Breakers delivered their best performance yet in the loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday morning. The clash marked the last of the NBL x NBA preseason clashes, with the Breakers missing the last two rounds […] The post Breakers’ bravery on display in Thunder loss appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
2024 AFLW Week 7 Preview: Friday
ANOTHER new match up gets added to AFL Women’s history tonight as the Western Bulldogs and Essendon meet under the lights of the Whitten Oval. The post 2024 AFLW Week 7 Preview: Friday appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Cotton’s class pushes Perth to upset win
THURSDAY night’s action in the National Basketball League (NBL) saw the Perth Wildcats get their season back on track with a tremendous and gutsy win over the Cairns Taipans at Cairns Convention Centre to kick off Round 4. The Wildcats had lost their previous three games, and headed across the country to take on a […] The post Cotton’s class pushes Perth to upset win appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Port powers past Pies to historic treble
PORT Adelaide has won its third match in a row this AFL Women’s season after defeating Collingwood last night. “It certainly felt like a gritty win, if that’s probably the best way I can describe it at this point,” Power coach Lauren Arnell said post match. “Really pleased with our midfield to stick it out […] The post Port powers past Pies to historic treble appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Zheng zips into Wuhan quarters
PROVIDING a local chance in the final four, fifth seed Qinwen Zheng overcame Leylah Fernandez for the first time in three meetings. The Chinese hope has reached the last eight in her past three tournaments, being the US Open, China Open and now Wuhan Open, the latest coming from a huge 5-7 6-3 6-0 triumph […] The post Zheng zips into Wuhan quarters appeared first on Tennis Rookie Me Central.
Windies waltz past Bangladesh to take step towards semis
THE WEST Indies have jumped to the top of Group B at the T20 World Cup after an eight wicket win over Bangladesh. Bangladesh was restricted to 8/103 from its 20 overs, before the West Indies reached the target on the penultimate ball of the 13th over. Bangladesh made an okay start to its innings, […]