‘Enjoy the hype’: Why Queensland is embracing nationals pressure
An ultra-talented line-up and recent winning pedigree has Queensland primed to attack the Under-20 National Championships. Read the full women’s state-by-state preview.
Womens Basketball
How the Townsville Fire landed hometown favourite Alex Fowler
Alex Fowler was always destined to return to her beloved hometown team. Read how Townsville secured its local product, plus key match-ups ahead of the Fire’s clash with the Sydney Flames.
From NYC to WNBL: New CEO reveals plans for league’s ’rebirth’
Only two weeks in to her role, new CEO Jennie Sager has opened up on her plans to ‘rebirth’ the WNBL. The media guru revealing how she’s building her army to lead the league into a fresh era.
Shelley trusts instincts on new position, leadership call
Jaz Shelley is looking on the bright side of a positional change in the WNBL this year, as the star guard looks to lead Geelong United to a possible top four finish in year one.
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‘Come in with a chip’: Jones confident United can bounce back
Haley Jones may be the second youngest on Geelong United’s roster but her WNBA experience makes her invaluable to the fledgling WNBL franchise. Plus, how United plan to tackle road challenge.
United looking to fill roster spot but won’t sign just anyone
While an off night on the offensive end of the court saw Geelong fall to its third loss of the WNBL season, reinforcements may be a while away.
NBL boss calls out ‘privileged’ courtside fans amid investigation
Amid the ongoing investigation of round nine’s ugly fan/player altercation, NBL boss Larry Kestelmen has sent a clear but firm message to the ‘privileged’ courtside seated fans.
WNBL housemates ride wave of confidence into Caps test
A Geelong United rookie has been turning heads after a series of poised performances, as the new franchise aims to maintain its recent home court dominance against a fired up UC Capitals.
‘Extremely disappointing’: Fire coach delivers brutal reality check
A visibly frustrated Shannon Seebohm didn’t pull his punches in the press conference, accusing Townsville of playing without passion. Read why the eight-point defeat wasn’t up to standard.
From ‘hustle energy’ to hard work, Elsworthy earns way back into WNBL
Five years after last playing in the WNBL, Sarah Elsworthy is back as part of Geelong United’s inaugural squad. She opens up on her road back as she prepares to take on former club Adelaide.
WNBL champion to return to her roots in ‘full circle’ move
The Sydney Flames are set to welcome back a former team champion, with Tahlia Tupaea to wear the Sydney colours once again.
How the Fire will contain red-hot former captain Sami Whitcomb
Australian Opals guard Sami Whitcomb will step into the Fire Pit on Saturday night for the first time since Townsville’s shock semi-final defeat to Perth last season. Read what she can expect to find.
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