Boomers and Flyers to renew rivalry in Round 2
AFTER an enthralling first weekend of WNBL action, there’s plenty more action coming up this weekend. One match of Round 2 has already taken place, with the Bendigo Spirit ending their winless streak after 676 days as the beat the Melbourne Boomers on Wednesday night. There will only be two of the Round Two matches […]
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 […]
Opals squad announced for the 2022 World Cup
IN a much-anticipated release this morning, the 2022 Opals squad for next year’s World Cup in Sydney was announced. The 24-strong squad is full of talent. It includes the likes of Tokyo 2020 squad members Jenna O’Hea, Marianna Tolo, and Sara Blicavs, and Asia Cup squad members Keely Froling, Darcee Garbin, and Maddison Rocci. This […]
WNBL 2021/22 Season Preview – Melbourne Boomers
THE 2021 Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) returns on December 4, meaning it is time for our season previews to begin. Today is the Melbourne Boomers, who finished fourth in 2020. Melbourne Boomers 2020 Finish: 4th Recruits: Lily Scanlon, Lindsay Allen (WNBA), Lou Brown, Sophie Burrows (Diamond Valley Eagles), Tess Heal, Tiffany Mitchell (WNBA) Squad […]
WNBL Team Watch: Melbourne Boomers
THE teams of the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) are edging closer and closer to the commencement of the 2021 season. Some sides will be setting high expectations for themselves following last season, and the Melbourne Boomers are one of these teams. They were a strong side throughout the home-and-away season in 2020, with their […]
NBL1 North: 2021 League MVP’s announced
WITH the National Basketball League (NBL)1 North season wrapped up in both the men’s and women’s competitions, the league has announced the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award for each division. With plenty of talent across the league delivering eye-catching seasons, the league would have had a tough decision to make, but they ultimately settled on […]
Spartans and Thunder reach grand final in tantalising NBL1 North women’s decider
THE two powerhouses of the National Basketball League (NBL)1 North women’s division have reached the grand final, with the Southern Districts Spartans and Logan Thunder winning their respective semi-finals on the weekend. The Spartans toppled the Mackay Meteorettes, while the Thunder accounted for the Townsville Flames, to book a tantalising best-of-three grand final series starting […]
2021 NBL1 North women’s finals preview: Week 2
THE semi-finals have rolled around in the National Basketball League (NBL1) North women’s competition with two games set to be played on Saturday to decide who makes is through to the grand final. Southern Districts Spartans vs. Mackay Meteorettes Both the Southern Districts Spartans and Mackay Meteorettes are coming in off convincing wins and will […]
2021 NBL1 North women’s finals wrap: Week 1
THE first week of finals are done and dusted with just four of the eight teams progressing through to the semi-finals in the National Basketball League (NBL1) North Women’s. There were a number of blowout games, along with a couple close encounters making for an exciting round of finals. Southern Districts Spartans (108) defeated Northside […]
2021 NBL1 stats: Top performers
FINALS are just around the corner in the National Basketball League (NBL1) West and Central competitions while both South and North have been put on hold due to current COVID-19 restrictions. Nonetheless, Draft Central casts an eye over the top statistical performers from each competition as the seasons edge closer to the end. Men’s: North: […]
