Kings conquer Bull Sharks in Anzac Day special
COORPAROO is basking in the glory of an upset, taking down ladder leaders Bond University by a goal in a thriller on Anzac Day yesterday. One of two Anzac Day clashes on the menu – with Maroochydore also winning its first match of the season courtesy of a 46-point smashing of cellar dwellers Yeronga South […] The post Kings conquer Bull Sharks in Anzac Day special appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2024 SANFLW Round 8: Friday preview
AFTER Glenelg won last night to retain top spot on the ladder, all eyes will be on whether on not South Adelaide can keep just two points behind when they travel to The Parade to take on Norwood. The Redlegs will be desperate to bounce back following their loss to West Adelaide last week which […] The post 2024 SANFLW Round 8: Friday preview appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
SQUADS | Young Guns vs. Vic Country
MID-SEASON Draft hopefuls will continue to take centre stage as the Young Guns series comes to a close on Sunday morning. The squad, comprised of 2005-born prospects from the VFL and Coates Talent League, takes on Vic Country at Highgate Recreation Reserve. > > SCROLL to see the full squads The second and final game of […] The post SQUADS | Young Guns vs. Vic Country appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2024 AFL Sydney Women’s Premier preview: Round 4
AN UNLUCKY Parramatta Goannas side will be raring to get back on the winners list against a Pennant Hills team keen to impress in the opening match of the AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division. We preview that clash along with the other three featured matches tomorrow. PARRAMATTA GOANNAS vs. PENNANT HILLS DEMONSSaturday, April 27 @ […] The post 2024 AFL Sydney Women’s Premier preview: Round 4 appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Rafa rout – Nadal smashes teen in Madrid mauling
IT MIGHT have only been his third tournament of the year and is 21 years his opponent’s senior, but Rafael Nadal wasted no time storming past 16-year-old American Darwin Blanch in the opening round of the 2024 Madrid Open. The greatest clay courter of all time has had a horrid run with injuries and been […] The post Rafa rout – Nadal smashes teen in Madrid mauling appeared first on Tennis Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: 2024 VFLW – Round 5
IT was another big weekend of VFLW action and as we have each week, we took a look at some of the standouts from the VFLW-listed players in each match. Williamstown 7.4 (46) defeated Western Bulldogs 3.7 (25) Williamstown: #6 Emily Eaves (Midfielder)18/04/2001 | 165cm Stats: 15 disposals, eight clearances, four tackles, two goals Another […] The post Scouting Notes: 2024 VFLW – Round 5 appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
PREVIEW | AFL Academy vs. Footscray Bulldogs
THE AFL Under 18 Academy will step out for the second of its two showcase games on Saturday, taking on Footscray at Whitten Oval. After going down to Coburg by 26 points a fortnight ago, the nation’s brightest group of draft age players faces a daunting task against the VFL’s ladder leader. > > SCROLL for […] The post PREVIEW | AFL Academy vs. Footscray Bulldogs appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2023/24 NBL Team Wrap – Tasmania JackJumpers
THE 2023/24 National Basketball League (NBL) season was one of the most entertaining in recent memory, with all teams performing at a high level and making a genuine run at some postseason action along the way. All 10 teams were in the hunt for a spot in the finals and play-in until the penultimate round, […] The post 2023/24 NBL Team Wrap – Tasmania JackJumpers appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Osaka eases into Madrid second round
JAPANESE Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka made it through to the second round of the 2024 Madrid Open overnight with a dominant 79-minute win over Belgian lucky loser, Greet Minnen. The former world number one is still returning to the WTA Tour, but gained her first clay court win in two years at the WTA […] The post Osaka eases into Madrid second round appeared first on Tennis Rookie Me Central.
Scouting Notes: 2024 Coates Talent League Girls – Round 3
SEVEN matches played out in Round 3 of the Coates Talent League Girls competition, with the NSW/ACT Academies coming to the party. We cast our eye across each of the games and took note of some of the players with a focus on those in Victorian hubs or others that shone. As always, notes are […] The post Scouting Notes: 2024 Coates Talent League Girls – Round 3 appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.