Not enough: NBL’s plan to tap AFL, NRL on Indigenous stars
The NBL has admitted there aren’t enough Indigenous players in the league and has vowed to grow the number, with a plan to tap the AFL and NRL for help.
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‘Fortnite kept me sane’: Aussie basketball star’s rehab secret
Young Sydney Flame Shaneice Swain relocated to Sydney and then quickly got struck down with injury. Now she reveals what kept her going through a ‘very challenging’ period of her career.
‘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.
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.
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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.
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.
SHOCK LOSS: Townsville Fire announces departure of two stars
The Townsville Fire have been dealt a double blow with two of the club’s cornerstone players announcing they will not return for the 2024/25 WNBL season. Find out where they’re heading.
‘Kate is a hero’: Why Opal owes so much to her partner
While a life on the road with two young kids at home can be tough for veteran Opal star Sami Whitcomb, she says she wouldn’t swap being a mother for any job in the world as she reflects this Mother’s Day.
Geelong lands another national sporting franchise
Geelong United has officially been unveiled as the WNBL’s newest franchise. Here’s the potential impact locally and those who made the bid possible.
End of an era: Parting BA shot as Boomers’ move sealed
A frustrated Boomers chairman Tony Hallam has fired a parting shot at Basketball Australia after confirmation the WNBL’s oldest club’s license would transfer to Geelong.
WNBL stars in limbo as CBA stalemate delays free agency
A host of WNBL players, headlined by the legendary Lauren Jackson, have been left in limbo after the free agency period was delayed for a second time in just months. Find out why inside.
Opals star’s push for WNBL and NBL to join forces
An Opals star says the WNBL is at a critical juncture and it’s time Australia’s premier basketball women’s league and the thriving NBL have more of a symbiotic relationship.
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