‘We don’t care’: United unfazed by threat of veteran WNBL line-up
Days after a historic first WNBL win, Geelong United face their next big test against a “stacked side” coach Chris Lucas is firmly betting will be top four this summer.
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Inside Geelong United’s historic first WNBL win
Geelong United found the perfect response to its round 1 rout with a statement first win in the WNBL, as guard Gemma Potter reveals the words which helped sparked the turnaround.
Froling and Maley foul out in fiery WNBL contest in Perth
Townsville has claimed victory in a physical battle in Perth as captains of both teams fouled out. Catch up on the game and read why Perth coach Ryan Petrik said his team was “beaten up.”
Geelong United seek response but another omission bites
Geelong United faced a major learning curve in their WNBL debut but there is little time to dwell as the reigning champs await. But in a major blow, they’ll be down another player.
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Fire young gun Saffron Shiels’ stunning rise to the WNBL
Saffron Shiels had to juggle her Opals and WNBL debuts while completing year 11. Read about her incredible rise and the key match-ups and burning questions ahead of Sunday’s Sydney game.
Cayla George puts Opals bond aside as Flames honour GOAT
Lauren Jackson was Cayla George’s childhood hero and then Opals teammate, but on Sunday, they’ll be WNBL rivals for the last time.
‘Wanted to quit’: Opals star finally back on path to Paris
Look up resilience in the dictionary and you’ll find a picture of Kristy Wallace. After back-to-back ACL’s, the Opal almost quit the sport. So a meniscus injury’s a walk in the park, right?
‘I’m done’: GOAT Jackson calls it quits as Opals head to Paris
The legendary Lauren Jackson helped the Opals qualify for a tenth Olympic campaign, but will not be there when the Opals play for it all in Paris later this year.
Opals survive late scare to grind out win in first Olympic qualifier
The Opals overcame a raucous home crowd, late Brazilian charge and even a court invasion by a rogue cat to grind out victory in their first Olympic qualifying match.
Future Opals gun reveals full extent of serious knee injury
Australian rising star Isla Juffermans could face a lengthy stint on the sidelines but the worst fears have been allayed following her gruelling injury end at the Under-20s National Championships.
‘She will have a statue’: Time to immortalise Lauren Jackson
Lauren Jackson is one of the WNBA’s and Australia’s greatest. Storm coach Noelle Quinn is in Australia and says a statue of the hoops legend in Seattle is inevitable. But what about at home?
WNBL slammed over embarrassing fixture bungle
When the WNBL released its fixture, something wasn’t quite right. Here’s how an ‘embarrassing’ double booking confused three clubs across two leagues and left one owner seething.
Townsville Fire round 10 hub: Community spirit fuels Reid’s fire
Steph Reid has only played for the Fire for four years, but her rise to the top has been meteoric. Read her story along with key match-ups and burning questions ahead of their round 10 clash.
How Whitcomb stepped up to sink former club
Sami Whitcomb ensured the Fire began 2024 atop the WNBL standings with a basketball masterclass against her former club on Sunday night. Find out why Perth aren’t making excuses.
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