New Year’s Round sees Perth finally able to get their season underway
THE Christmas break is done, and the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) is back. Among this weekend’s matches, the Perth Lynx are finally getting their season underway. Border closures meant a delay the start to their season by about a month. Both teams will be desperate to win this one, after only registering one win […]
Maley’s Spirit not enough to contain Sykes’ Capitals
THE UC Capitals bounced back from their loss to Adelaide Lightning by defeating Bendigo Spirit 100-88, despite an outstanding performance from Anneli Maley. It did not take long for the Spirit to get on the board in the first term after Leilani Mitchell’s layup went in. The Capitals didn’t take long to respond when Brittany […]
WNBL Round 4: Can the Fire finally ignite against Flyers?
THREE Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) clashes tip off in Round 4 of the competition over the next two days in what should be some fascinating action. We take a look at the clashes between the Sydney Uni Flames and Melbourne Boomers, UC Capitals and Bendigo Spirit, and Southside Flyers and Townsville Fire. Since their […]
2021/22 WNBL Round 3 Team of the Week
AFTER another round of exciting WNBL action, there were plenty of star performances across all teams and all the games. Let us take a look at who the star players were that made this week’s Team of the Week. Point Guard – Lindsay Allen (Melbourne Boomers) Lindsay Allen was on fire in front of the […]
Flyers and Boomers to reignite rivalry
AFTER border closures and COVID-19 cases meant a lot of fixture changes, this weekend Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) fans will finally get a full weekend of basketball to enjoy. Southside Flyers vs Melbourne BoomersSaturday at 5pmDandenong Stadium This is the second time these two sides have met this season, having met previously only a […]
2021/22 WNBL Team of the Week: Round 2
IN this series each week, we take a look at the strongest performing players at each position to create the league’s Team of the Week. Although there was one game cancelled due to a Covid case last round, there was still plenty of enthralling action to keep fans entertained. Point Guard – Lauren Nicholson (Townsville) […]
Bendigo finally have winning Spirit again
AFTER 676 days the Bendigo Spirit are finally back on the WNBL winners list, after defeating the Melbourne Boomers by five goals, 63-58. It was the Boomers who got first possession and the first score on the board after Cayla George was fouled. The Spirit then got on the board moments later after Anneli Maley […]
2021/22 WNBL Team of the Week: Round 1
IN this series each week, we take a look at the strongest performing players at each position to create the league’s Team of the Week. Over the most recent weekend, the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) returned, with two matches taking place over the span of two days. There were some stirring performances and entertaining […]
Flyers begin championship defence with Spirited win
AN entertaining opening match of the 2021/22 WNBL season saw the reigning champions the Southside Flyers account for a plucky Bendigo Spirit side by 13 points, 94-81. Pre game it was revealed both sides had a huge out. Rachel Jarry (Southside) and Demi Skinner (Bendigo) were both ruled out with injury. The opening term was […]
Flyers and Spirit to open WNBL 2021/22 season
The 2021/2022 Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) season kicks off this weekend, and after a condensed hub season in 2020 things are getting back to normal this season. With border closures still causing headaches for all involved, only two matches are fixtured for the opening weekend. On Saturday the Southside Flyers kick off their title […]
