Liam Badkin

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2021/22 WNBL: Stats Corner – Flames vs Fire

ROUND 10 of the 2021/22 WNBL season resumed on Sunday afternoon, with the Sydney Uni Flames welcoming the Townsville Fire to Qudos Bank Arena as the two sides went head-to-head. The Flames entered the clash as underdogs, given they had only emerged victorious once this season, but were hopeful of causing a boilover against a […]

Capitals ground Flyers with big win

OVER the weekend, the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) held its 10th round of matches for the 2021/22 season. There were some cracking contests across a number of courts and the action continued on Saturday night with the UC Capitals hosting the Southside Flyers at the National Convention Centre in Canberra. The home side entered […]

2021/22 WNBL: Team of the Week – Round 9

IN this series each week, we take a look at the the strongest performing players at each position, to create our Team of the Week. ROUND 9 of the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) saw some cracking contests take place around Australia, with a number of standout performers leading their respective sides to victory. There […]

Breakers stun competition with huge boilover

ROUND 10 of the 2021/22 National Basketball League (NBL) season got underway on Wednesday night, with the New Zealand Breakers welcoming the Illawarra Hawks to their ‘home away from home’ at MyState Bank Arena. The Hawks entered the match heavily favoured, given their strong start to the season and the form slump of the Breakers […]

2021/22 NBL: Team of the Week – Round 9

IN this series each week, we take a look at the strongest performing players at each position to create the National Basketball League (NBL)’s Team of the Week. Round 9 of the 2021/22 NBL season saw some cracking contests and surprising results across a number of courts. It appeared to be the week of the […]

Underdogs look to continue trend of upsets

THE 10th round of the National Basketball League (NBL) is set to kick off, with seven clashes set to take place over the next six days, as the competition looks to ramp up its workload. COVID has already caused some havoc preparations this week, with the clash between the Brisbane Bullets and the Adelaide 36ers […]

2021/22 NBL: Stats Corner – JackJumpers v Breakers

ROUND 9 of the 2021/22 National Basketball League (NBL) wrapped up on Sunday evening, with the New Zealand Breakers taking on the Tasmania JackJumpers at MyState Bank Arena (despite it being a Breakers home game). The league’s bottom two sides went head-to-head in an intriguing matchup, given both sides have shown a bit over recent […]

NBL Player Focus – Adams does it all to tame Wildcats

IN what was one of the biggest upsets of the season to date, the Sydney Kings were able to emerge victorious in their clash against the Perth Wildcats at Qudos Bank Arena on Sunday afternoon. Despite the Wildcats being heavily favoured entering this match, the Kings were able to put on a show in front […]

Three Magic Moments: 36ers v United

FANS of the National Basketball League (NBL) were treated to a thrilling match on Sunday afternoon, with the Adelaide 36ers hosting Melbourne United at Adelaide Entertainment Centre. The 36ers were coming off a tough loss to the Tasmania JackJumpers earlier in Round 9, and came into this match as underdogs against a United side that […]

Creek’s big first half leads Phoenix to victory

THIS past weekend saw plenty of exciting action across the National Basketball League (NBL)’s scheduled matches, and Saturday night hosted a clash between the Brisbane Bullets and the SEM Phoenix at Nissan Arena. It was an intriguing matchup heading into the clash, with the Bullets knocking on the door of the top four in recent […]

2021/22 WNBL: Team Focus – Perth Lynx

ROUND 9 of the 2021/22 Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) season resumed on Saturday evening, with the Perth Lynx taking on the Bendigo Spirit. This was shaping up to be a one-sided clash, with Lynx having won six of their eight games, while the Spirit have won just the one game all season. However, things […]

2021/22 WNBL Stats Corner: Fire v Lightning

THE Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) resumed its ninth round of action on Friday night, with the Adelaide Lightning travelling north to take on the Townsville Fire at Townsville Stadium. The home side had a tough task ahead of them, given Adelaide’s form this season has seen them sit atop the standings. However, the Fire […]

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