Geelong United moves closer to signing WNBL coach
A WNBL championship winning coach is moving closer to being appointed as Geelong United’s senior mentor and two high profile players are being targeted.
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Geelong United close to signing inaugural WNBL coach
Geelong United is set to announce its new senior mentor for its debut WNBL season as the organisation’s chief executive outlines what’s next for the budding franchise.
Anstey’s push for Gold Coast based NZ team blocked by BA
NBL legend Chris Anstey has been left ‘disappointed ’ following a push for a Gold Coast team to play in the New Zealand women’s league which was blocked by Basketball Australia.
Boomers players left in limbo and without answers
Boomers forward Penina Davidson is undecided if she will play for another WNBL team or return home to New Zealand after Melbourne Boomers was forced to transfer its WNBL licence.
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Discovering voice after Cambage’s foul-mouthed rant
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Culture vultures: Opals poach hockey legend
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Seal of approval: Opals great backs Magden to drive new era
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Women’s WC organisers tipping huge windfall
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