Q&A: Maddison Albrecht (Calder Cannons)
CALDER Cannons top-ager Maddison Albrecht is a tenacious utility who can play both through the middle and up forward, and impressed as a bottom-ager last year. She averaged 14.9 disposals and 4.9 tackles throughout 14 games, becoming a regular component of the Cannons’ midfield while pumping the ball inside 50 on average 3.5 times per […] The post Q&A: Maddison Albrecht (Calder Cannons) appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
SANFLW earns bragging rights with 16-point win over WAFLW
SOUTH Australia has proved too good for Western Australia in the battle of the women’s state leagues, as the SANFLW withstood a third quarter challenge from the WAFLW to come away with a 16-point win at Optus Stadium yesterday. In an entertaining contest, it looked like being a one-sided blowout at the early stages of […] The post SANFLW earns bragging rights with 16-point win over WAFLW appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Swiatek sores maiden Madrid title in three-set thriller
WORLD number one Iga Swiatek overcame defending champion Aryna Sabalenka in the 2024 Madrid Open final overnight, winning in a three-hour and 11-minute epic contest. The Polish star had to pull out everything she had to defeat her rival, winning 7-5 4-6 7-6. The WTA 1000 title was the 20th of her young career, as […] The post Swiatek sores maiden Madrid title in three-set thriller appeared first on Tennis Rookie Me Central.
PREVIEW | 2024 CTLG Round 5 – Sunday
AFTER the New South Wales Academies played today, the Queensland Academies are set for tomorrow, with both playing away matches for the first time this season. The Suns take on the Dandenong Stingrays as the Lions face the Eastern Ranges, while two other contests take place in Werribee and Ballarat. FORM: Since going down to […] The post PREVIEW | 2024 CTLG Round 5 – Sunday appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2024 WAFLW vs SANFLW State Game preview
STATE representative action is back on the menu for a massive footballing rivalry when the WAFLW hosts the SANFLW at Optus Stadium tomorrow. A curtain-raiser for the West Coast-Essendon AFL men’s match, the two sides led by Jack Schwarze and Courtney Cramey respectively are looking to put on a fast, open display in what both […] The post 2024 WAFLW vs SANFLW State Game preview appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Rublev reaches Madrid Open final
RUSSIAN Andrey Rublev showed just how quickly one can turn around their form by reaching the final of the 2024 Madrid Open. After having a forgettable run of first-up losses across the last three tournaments and winning just one of his past four matches dating back to Indian Wells, Rublev is now one win away […] The post Rublev reaches Madrid Open final appeared first on Tennis Rookie Me Central.
PREVIEW | 2024 CTLG Round 5 – Saturday
THREE matches hundreds of kilometres apart is what confronts Coates Talent League Girls spectators tomorrow. Clubs from three states go head-to-head, with the games taking place in Wodonga, Morwell and Blacktown, and feature both New South Wales Academies. FORM: Murray Bushrangers regained some talent last week and put it right up to the undefeated Bendigo […] The post PREVIEW | 2024 CTLG Round 5 – Saturday appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Schwarze seeks “open flowing exciting” game for WAFLW state match
WESTERN Australia will look to open up its match against the SANFLW tomorrow, with coach Jack Schwarze hoping a “Claremont plus” gamestyle that the WAFLW state side has been training behind the scenes will see a fast moving, high-scoring game. “I’m super excited,” Schwarze said. “I really just want it to be an open flowing […] The post Schwarze seeks “open flowing exciting” game for WAFLW state match appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Vasiljevic vital in mid-week clash
TYPICALLY in the National Basketball League (NBL)1 South Men’s competition, the action takes place over the weekend. However, a Tuesday night clash between the Waverley Falcons and Dandenong Rangers saw Dejan Vasiljevic produce a match-winning performance. Round 5 of the 2024 season started earlier than usual, with the Falcons and the Rangers locking horns at […] The post Vasiljevic vital in mid-week clash appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
SANFL state Under 20 squad announced
THE SANFL has released this year’s state Under 20 squad, set to take on South Australia’s Under 18 side in the annual State Youth Match on Saturday May 18. Among the 29 players selected are several SANFL League regulars, overlooked AFL Draft prospects, and former junior state representatives. > > SCROLL to see the full squad […] The post SANFL state Under 20 squad announced appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.