Semi-Finals start with old-fashioned rivalry
THE WNBL semi-finals have arrived, and there are just four teams left in contention to take out the ultimate prize and hold up the championship trophy in the coming weeks. With two matchups set to determine who books a place in the Grand Final series, which will follow the same format as the semi’s and […]
Southside flies into top two in blockbuster clash
IN ONE of the most important games in the WNBL fixture, the Southside Flyers have secured a spot in the top-two after defeating the Melbourne Boomers 81-67 at State Basketball Centre on Wednesday night. The latest instalment of the Melbourne Derby had plenty of anticipation, given the stakes for both sides on the eve of […]
Capitals look to lock up top four in WNBL Round 13
WITH one game down already, Rookie Me Central takes a look at the remaining four matches in Round 13, with every team featuring over the weekend. with finals fast approaching, the top four sides seem well on top in that regard, but there is still some chance for an unlikely run in the final couple […]
2021/22 WNBL Round 10 preview: Top 3 clash to round out weekend
ROUND 10 of the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) kicks off tomorrow in a six-game fixture that splits over two weekend. The first four games take place this weekend, with an additional two happening on Saturday, February 12. In this preview, we will dive into the four games happening over the next two days.
Flyers find spark in comeback over Flames
A Sunday afternoon of a triple header of Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) hoops saw the Sydney Uni Flames host the defending champions, Southside Flyers at Qudos Bank Arena. The Flames were coming off a tough 32-point loss to the UC Caps earlier in the round, whilst the Flyers wanted to come into the game […]
Lynx pounce on Flyers to continue winning run
PERTH Lynx continued their good run of form last night, beating theSouthside Flyers to extend their winning run to three in a row thanks to an 85-78 victory. The first quarter was a very tight affair. Both sides went toe to toes and the margin never got out to more than four points. At the […]
2021/22 WNBL Team of the Week: Round 7
THE seventh round of the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) has wrapped, and despite a couple of games suffering COVID-related postponements, there were still four cracking games taking place across the courts. Among these matches were some terrific individual performances that caught the eye of fans and peers around the country. In this series, we […]
Boomers emerge victorious in thrilling finish
BASKETBALL fans across the fans were treated to a nail-biting clash at Melbourne Sports Centre on Saturday night. The eighth round of the Women’s National Basketball League has been in full swing over the weekend, and the clash between the Melbourne Boomers and the Southside Flyers was no exception. In what was a back and […]
Flyers, Lynx and Boomers to double-up in Round 7
AFTER Covid chaos ensured no basketball was played last weekend, fans should finally see some WNBL action this weekend. This weekend sees only four matches on the cards at this stage, with Perth Lynx having a very busy schedule as they try and catch up to everyone else having not played any matches in the […]
Flyers produce epic comeback in grand final rematch
IN the last match of Round 4 before the Christmas break, Southside Flyers hosted Townsville Fire. The match was always going to epic, with both teams meeting for the first time this season. Just 12 months earlier, they faced off in the 2020 WNBL Grand Final in the Queensland hub. The defending champions Flyers were […]
