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.
Womens Basketball
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.
‘We can’t change it’: Injury-hit United rise to test against WNBL title contender
Geelong United may have lost their captain for the season but managed to still put up their best performance against a WNBL big three in narrow loss.
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Olympic medallist and dual WNBA champion eyeing first home title
She’s a dual WNBA champion and Olympic medallist, but at her third WNBL team, Sami Whitcomb is on the hunt for her first national title.
The WNBA growth blueprint Australia needs to follow
Opals coach Sandy Brondello has witnessed the explosion of the WNBA first-hand, now she reveals how the WNBL can follow a similar trajectory. Find out more.
‘Bold new direction’: Media guru set for WNBL’s top job
A leader in media and entertainment is set to take the reins on the WNBL’s top job, with incoming owners, Robyn Denholm’s Wollemi Capital Group Syndicate and the NBL taking a ‘bold’ approach.
‘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.
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