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WNBL 2021/22 Season Preview: Southside Flyers

02/12/2021 Alex Catalano 0

Reigning champions the Southside Flyers have lost two of their most dynamic playmakers, but will still be aiming to challenge again.

WNBL 2021/22 Season Preview: Townsville Fire

30/11/2021 Alex Catalano 0

After stumbling at the final hurdle in 2020, the Townsville Fire have made slight tweaks to their squad to make the championship push again.

WNBL 2021/22 Season Preview: University of Canberra Capitals

28/11/2021 Hamish Spence 0

Despite falling short of a three-peat and losing key players, the University of Canberra Capitals are still a force to be reckoned with.

WNBL 2021/22 Season Preview: Melbourne Boomers

27/11/2021 Jordan Janssen 0

For the last couple of seasons, the Melbourne Boomers have been around the mark. They will be hoping WNBL22 is the year they can put it all together and capture their second-ever championship.

WNBL 2021/22 Season Preview: Sydney Uni Flames

23/11/2021 Alex Catalano 0

The Sydney Uni Flames had an almost year in 2020. Can they push the top teams in WNBL22 and make a return to finals?

WNBL 2021/22 Season Preview: Adelaide Lightning

21/11/2021 Ben Filosi 0

After a rollercoaster 2020 campaign, the Adelaide Lightning will be hoping for more continuity in the 2021/22 WNBL season.

WNBL 2021/22 Season Preview: Perth Lynx

19/11/2021 Jasper Chellappah 0

The Perth Lynx will be out to compete for their second-ever championship in WNBL 2021/22, and they have the team to go all the way.

WNBL 2021/22 Season Preview: Bendigo Spirit

17/11/2021 Jason Irvine 0

The Bendigo Spirit weren’t able to find a win last season, but with some WNBA-level experience entering the mix, they’ll look to change their fortunes in 2021/22.

Liz Cambage reprimanded for Opals vs Nigeria scrimmage altercation

05/11/2021 Jasper Chellappah 0

Australian superstar Liz Cambage has received a ‘formal reprimand’ for her part in an altercation with Nigerian players during a scrimmage on the eve of the Tokyo Olympics.

‘It all aligned’: Alex’s Sharp rise in 2021

28/10/2021 Alex Catalano 0

Perth Lynx guard Alex Sharp’s past six months have seen her reach the edge of basketball stardom. An NBL1 MVP, now an Opal, a strong WNBL22 season could put her dreams in reach.

Ryan Petrik: From fan to coach to Rockingham drought-breaker

01/09/2021 Alex Catalano 0

The Rockingham Flames have been a part of coach Ryan Petrik’s life since he was 12 years old. Now, he has the chance to deliver the club’s first men’s NBL1 championship after doing the same with the women’s side in 2014.

Adelaide beginning to feel like home for well-travelled Whittle

18/07/2021 Alex Catalano 0

Recently re-signed Adelaide Lightning guard and Victorian Marena Whittle hasn’t settled into the city yet, but is ready to call Adelaide home.

Basham bashing down the Lightning’s door for another year

09/07/2021 Alex Catalano 0

After making a splash in her debut season, Brooke Basham has earned another WNBL contract with the Adelaide Lightning for 2021/22.

WNBA up and comer Leaonna Odom signs with Sydney

25/06/2021 Elly McNerney 0

WNBA youngster Leaonna Odom has signed with the Sydney Uni Flames ahead of the WNBL21 season, joining a very talented roster.

Playing WNBL in 2020: Amelia Todhunter

23/01/2021 Elly McNerney 0

Amelia Todhunter has a decorated career to date, but the 2020 WNBL season was something she will never forget.