2025 CTL Girls: Murray Bushrangers season preview
EDUCATION and culture are what the Murray Bushrangers are looking to build in 2025, as the Coates Talent League Girls program prepares for its first season under new coach Tyson Saunders. The incoming mentor has an abundance of talent at bottom-age level, alongside a couple of key returning over-agers and a mix of top-age prospects […] The post 2025 CTL Girls: Murray Bushrangers season preview appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes | 2025 Vic U16s Girls trials
VICTORIA Country and Metro selectors got a look at the potential players for the upcoming AFLW Under 16s Development Championships over the weekend with a couple of trial matches. Following the conclusion of the Coates Talent League Girls Under 16s competition, the best players from the Country and Metro regions were split into four teams, […] The post Scouting Notes | 2025 Vic U16s Girls trials appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2025 WAFLW club preview: South Fremantle
SOUTH Fremantle is eyeing off a return to finals after a disappointing year in 2024 resulted in the Bulldogs missing the postseason series. A loss to Peel Thunder – the only side to suffer defeat to the wooden spooners – compounded the defeat as they fell short of finals despite having quality on the list. […] The post 2025 WAFLW club preview: South Fremantle appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
NBA Comparisons – Ace Bailey
ONE OF the best players in the 2025 NBA Draft Crop, Ace Bailey has firmed as a top-five selection in June and is one of the brightest wing prospects of the past few years. Standing six-foot-10, Bailey has the tools to play four positions, and has explosive traits that certainly benefit him on both ends […] The post NBA Comparisons – Ace Bailey appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: Centrals hold off Sturt surge
CENTRAL District notched its first win of the new SANFL Under 18s season, holding off Sturt by the barest of margins at X Convenience Oval on Sunday. The Bulldogs made a hot start with five goals to one in the opening term, but were soon reigned back and held their nerve during the tense closing […] The post Scouting Notes: Centrals hold off Sturt surge appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2025 SANFLW Team of the Week: Round 2
A SECOND successive win for West Adelaide to open the 2025 SANFL Women’s season saw the Bloods become the most represented side in our Round 2 Team of the Week. West Adelaide boast four players in our 24-strong squad, with fellow winners and unbeaten sides Central District and Woodville-West Torrens having three. > > MOTR: Central […] The post 2025 SANFLW Team of the Week: Round 2 appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2025 Coates Talent League: Tasmania Devils season preview
SEASON 2025 will look slightly different for the Tasmania Devils, who face an altered fixture and less travel throughout the year. With two prospects among the Allies’ preseason squad and some former representatives returning, we preview the Devils’ year with help from head coach Jeromey Webberley. PRESEASON “It’s been really good. We’ve been in since […] The post 2025 Coates Talent League: Tasmania Devils season preview appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
SCOUTING NOTES | Alabama vs. Saint Mary’s
AN EMPHATIC first half performance helped set up the Alabama Crimson Tide for a 12-point win over the Saint Mary’s Gaels and book a spot in the Sweet 16 in the NCAA National Tournament on Monday afternoon. The Crimson Tide came into the match looking strong, having built a balanced roster that is capable of […] The post SCOUTING NOTES | Alabama vs. Saint Mary’s appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Preseason Q&A: Sam Grlj (Oakleigh Chargers)
OAKLEIGH Chargers speedster Sam Grlj is looking forward to a new challenge in 2025, set to take up increased midfield minutes. The top-ager has cut his teeth across half-back and aims to bring his “brand” to each level this season. We chatted to him at the Coates Talent League preseason testing day. > > Q&As: Jack […] The post Preseason Q&A: Sam Grlj (Oakleigh Chargers) appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Sabres superb to start the season
IN THE Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) Under-18 Girls VC Ashe, the Sandringham Sabres have again proven themselves to be the team to beat after continuing their red hot start to the season with another win in Round 3. The Sabres entered the 2025 fixture looking to bounce back from a preliminary final loss to […] The post Sabres superb to start the season appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
